MA by Research in Languages, Cultures and Societies - Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

The MA by Research (MAR) program enables you to undertake independent original research, developing deep expertise in your chosen field. You'll receive guidance from a supervisory team of leading academics, participate in research training workshops, and maintain regular contact with your supervisors. This research-focused program serves as excellent preparation for PhD studies, as it contains no formal taught elements. As a top UK institution for language and cultural studies, we provide diverse MAR opportunities across numerous disciplines.

Our Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies department represents a dynamic, multidisciplinary research hub within the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. The prestigious Iqbal Centre operates within our unit, hosting public lectures and supporting Islamic studies researchers university-wide. Students benefit from supervision by field-leading scholars engaged in groundbreaking research across Middle Eastern history, Islamic studies, Arabic linguistics, and translation studies.