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Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies

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About This Programme

An 18-19 credit-hour certificate in the history, culture, society and politics of the Middle East, taken alongside an undergraduate degree at AUD.

Course Highlights

  • Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation as a certificate programme
  • Earned alongside an undergraduate degree, at an American-accredited university in the region
  • Covers Modern Standard Arabic, regional geography, history, religion, cultures and political systems

What You'll Study

Taken concurrently with an undergraduate degree at AUD, in person and in English, on the American credit-hour system. Also open to visiting and study-abroad students.

Certificate requirements (18-19 credit hours)

  • Required Arabic Language3 credits
  • Required courses6 credits
  • Humanities / Social Sciences3 credits
  • Religion3 credits
  • Area Studies3 credits

AUD publishes the certificate as an 18-19 credit-hour programme; the Arabic Language requirement is 3-4 credits depending on the course taken, which is the source of the range. Full course details and sequencing are in AUD's e-brochure.

Entry Requirements

Academic: Successful completion of ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and Research) or its equivalent for applicants from English-medium institutions, and satisfaction of all other AUD admission requirements. International applicants require recognition by an accrediting body.
English: TOEFL 550 with 4.0 on the TWE (CBT 213; internet-based TOEFL 79-80 with a writing sub-score of 24 or above) for applicants from institutions where English is not the language of instruction.

Careers

AUD states the certificate benefits graduates seeking employment in the region, whatever profession they enter, by grounding them in the cultural, historical and political factors that shape the Middle East.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

AUD is institutionally accredited in the United States by SACSCOC and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This certificate is listed as Active on the CAA register.

Programme Details

Award

Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies

Start Date

September (Fall) or January (Spring)

Typical Offer

Completion of ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and Research) or its equivalent, plus AUD's general admission requirements.

Duration

Taken alongside an undergraduate programme; AUD publishes no standalone duration

Qualification

Certificate

Subject Area

International Studies

Course Type

Certificate

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes
SepJan

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