Near and Middle Eastern Studies

A close-up of ornate stucco work and columns showcasing Islamic craftsmanship

A close-up of the ornate stucco work and columns in the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, Granada.

This hallmark of Islamic art demonstrates the mastery of geometry and craftsmanship during the Islamic rule in Spain.

A blue and gold mosaic depicting an image of Christ

A mosaic of Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.

This Byzantine masterpiece epitomizes the religious art that flourished during the Eastern Roman Empire.

The iconic façade of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey.

Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman architectural marvel once held over 12,000 scrolls, reflecting the intellectual and cultural wealth of the ancient world.

Undergraduate Postgraduate Research Evening Courses

Welcome to the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, offering the study of Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations from antiquity to the present.

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Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations

A four-year undergraduate programme studying the historical origins as well as the contemporary culture of a wide range of societies of the region.

Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures

The MEELC undergraduate degree equips students with excellent intercultural competencies, and to immerse themselves in the study abroad year.

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The Middle East in a Global Context (MPhil)

A flexible online postgraduate degree in the study of the Middle East, its histories, cultures, politics, and language.