MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Pre-Modern Jewish History and Culture) 11 months Postgraduate Program By University of Cambridge |Top Universities

MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Pre-Modern Jewish History and Culture)

Subject Ranking

# 3QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

11 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,933 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

16 May, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The  Hebrew and Pre-Modern History and Culture pathway is designed for highly motivated  students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pre-modern Jewish history and culture of North Africa and the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Cairo Genizah manuscripts, 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 pre-modern Middle Eastern language. 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.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The  Hebrew and Pre-Modern History and Culture pathway is designed for highly motivated  students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pre-modern Jewish history and culture of North Africa and the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Cairo Genizah manuscripts, 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 pre-modern Middle Eastern language. 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 necessary for the taught papers and dissertation research they plan to undertake (usually at least equivalent to two years full-time study of the language).

16 May 2024
11 Months
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

30,627 GBP
-

International Students

48,933 GBP
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