Middle East Studies
About this course
MA (joint degree) in Middle East Studies, a joint degree examining the history, politics, and culture of the Middle East region. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad.
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Entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 34%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.
What do graduates of Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews?
The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
Does Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Middle East Studies at University of St Andrews?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.