Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East (ISME)
Freie Universität Berlin
Program Overview
Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East (ISME) is a two-year, tuition-free, full-time Master’s programme taught in English on campus in Berlin. Freie Universität's expertise in cultural studies of the Middle East – represented by Arabic Studies, Iranian Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Kurdish Studies, Ottoman Studies, Semitic Studies, and Turcology – comes together for this Master's programme to offer students the possibility to approach this fascinating and complex region from multi-faceted and interregional perspectives, taking into account the diversity of languages, literatures, societies, religions, and cultures of this region. As a consecutive programme, it builds on knowledge about the Middle East and skills from the fields of humanities, cultural studies, and philologies that have been acquired in the course of a Bachelor's programme or through professional qualification. Are you curious about cultures of the Middle East ? Are you eager to explore new areas of interest and to study independently ? Can you prove excellent English language skills (level C1 CEFR or equivalent)? Do you hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 60 ECTS in ISME-related courses? Are you proficient in at least one of the following programme-related languages : Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Kurdish, Ottoman, Persian, Syriac-Aramaic, or Turkish (level B1 CEFR or equivalent)? Then our Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East Master's programme may be of interest to you.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €70,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
You must provide proof of proficiency (at least level B1 CEFR or equivalent) in one of the following languages: Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Kurdish, Ottoman, Persian, Syrian-Aramaic, or Turkish. This requirement pertains to native speakers, too; being subject to a specific state (i.e. being a national of any country) is NOT equivalent to an academic language proof. See the details on the ISME website. You must provide proof of excellent English language skills (at least level C1 CEFR) if you have not obtained your first university degree in a programme where English is the language of instruction. No German language proficiency is required, though it is recommended (and possible) to learn German during the programme, and German language skills definitely give students an advantage in getting along in Berlin and at Freie Universität.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
To be eligible for admission to the Master’s programme, you need to fulfil the following requirements: 1. You must hold a first university degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s degree) comprising at least 180 credit points (ECTS) and you must have EITHER earned 60 ECTS or more of this first degree in courses that are relevant to interdisciplinary studies of the Middle East in the sense of cultural studies in fields such as Arabic Studies, Iranian Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Semitic Studies, or Turkish and Ottoman Studies OR acquired equivalent qualifications in addition to the first university degree (e.g. education other than a university programme, professional experience, knowledge of relevant languages). 2. You must provide proof of proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Kurdish, Ottoman, Persian, Syrian-Aramaic, or Turkish. See further details below. 3. You must provide proof of excellent English language skills. See details below. For an explanation of the admission process, please visit the programme website or refer to the detailed admission regulations.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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