MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies) 11 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Cambridge |TopUniversities

MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies)

Subject Ranking

# 3QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

11 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,933 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

16 May, 2024Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Hebrew and Semitic Studies pathway  is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of Hebrew and related Semitic languages, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work to a high academic standard through engagement with primary sources in Hebrew or another relevant Middle Eastern language. Students will also have the opportunity to study comparative Semitic linguistics as part of the course. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, to use their skills and knowledge in the heritage sector, in education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills and high level critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Hebrew and Semitic Studies pathway  is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of Hebrew and related Semitic languages, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work to a high academic standard through engagement with primary sources in Hebrew or another relevant Middle Eastern language. Students will also have the opportunity to study comparative Semitic linguistics as part of the course. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, to use their skills and knowledge in the heritage sector, in education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills and high level critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed.

Admission Requirements

110+
7.5+
3.6+
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.

Applicants are expected to have an existing level of competence in Hebrew or another Semitic language necessary for the taught papers and dissertation research they plan to undertake (usually at least equivalent to two years of full-time study of the language).

16 May 2024
11 Months
Oct

Domestic
30,627 GBP
International
48,933 GBP

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