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Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Interest in the Middle East and North Africa has increased with the recent developments in the regions. This has resulted in an increasing need for people with knowledge about the contemporary developments in the Middle East and North Africa.

Subject description

During your studies of Middle Eastern and North Africa Studies you will learn about the region’s history, religions, social life, literature, culture, media, economics and politics, as well as research methodology and critical thinking.

Career opportunities

Middle East and North Africa studies are highly relevant for those who want to work, or already have jobs, in government, industry, trade, civil society and the media, where good knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa's history, religions, culture and politics is required.

Courses and programmes

Degree

To receive a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Lagugages and Cultures, you enrol in our freestanding courses or one of the programmes listed under “Education”.

To receive a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Lagugages and Cultures, you enrol in the master’s programmes listed under “Education”.

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Research

Stockholm University conducts research in the fields of literature, history, religion and sociolinguistics.