Duration
1 year
Starting Date
October
Tuition Fee
$12,640
Location
Tel Aviv, Israel
About this Program
Study in Israel and engage directly with the region through field-based learning, expert instruction, and immersive academic experience.
The Middle Eastern Studies program from Tel Aviv University is a one-year, English-taught master’s program rooted in a historical approach that connects past developments to contemporary realities in the Middle East. The program is an initiative of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, one of the leading research centers in the field, known for its work with policymakers and close engagement with regional and international actors.
Students examine key topics including:
- History of the Middle East and state formation
- Political systems and regional conflicts
- Religion, culture, and society in the Middle East
- Global actors and international relations in the region
Careers
Graduates of the MA in Middle Eastern Studies pursue careers across sectors where regional expertise is essential, including:
- Government and diplomacy (e.g., foreign affairs, policy advisory roles)
- International organizations and NGOs
- Security and geopolitical risk analysis
- Journalism and Middle East-focused media
- Academic research and PhD programs
Courses Include:
- Historiography and Research Methods
- Islam and Politics
- Middle East Geoeconomics
- The Palestinians and Israel
- The Islamic Republic of Iran: Ideology and Power
- Middle Eastern Networks: Society, Elites, and Radical Movements
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