Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Bloomington, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

Arabic, English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures provides an in-depth understanding of the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Middle East. This program combines rigorous academic study with practical language skills, allowing students to engage with various cultures through historical and contemporary lenses. With a focus on languages and cultures, students will gain the tools necessary to analyze and interpret texts, media, and cultural practices across different societies in the region.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue careers in multiple fields, including education, international relations, and cultural consultancy. Additionally, alumni often find roles in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and cultural institutions. With language skills and cultural knowledge, they also qualify for positions in translation and interpretation, journalism, and research related to Middle Eastern affairs.

Would you like to develop a deeper understanding of the ancient, pre-modern, or modern Middle East? When you pursue a master's degree in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at HLS, you'll work with renowned faculty to expand your knowledge of the history, culture, and language of a part of this region of the world.

The M.A. is excellent preparation whatever career you choose--whether you intend to continue your education in a doctoral program, or enter a field that requires strong regional expertise and language skills.

The M.A. program consists of 36 credit hours in approved courses. There are two tracks in this program--the M.A. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, and the M.A. track in Egyptology.

With the M.A. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, you'll focus on two historical eras, as well as research methodology/theory in an academic discipline that you choose.

For the M.A. track in Egyptology, you’ll take courses in ancient Egyptian language and civilization, as well as electives.

Studying a language of the Middle East--whether Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish--is a key part of the M.A. program. Students in the Egyptology track will take courses in ancient Egyptian, as well as in scholarly French or German.

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