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Home to almost 500 million people, this region's diverse cultures and political landscapes often remain enigmatic to Western observers. Deepen your understanding of this globally significant area through Middle East and North African Studies, which takes a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the region. The Bachelor of Arts program emphasizes mastery of key regional languages (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew) while incorporating studies across various disciplines including religion, political science, history, literature, geography, sociology, archaeology, linguistics, and architecture. Students pursuing this degree typically demonstrate a sincere fascination with the region, frequently aiming for careers in government, academia, international commerce, or as foundational preparation for graduate studies in related fields.
Students must have high school equivalent to USA and entry requirements vary from country to country. International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. English proficiency may be proven by one or more of the following:
TOEFL iBT - 70
IELTS - 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 53
IB (English A – Higher Level) - 5 or higher
Cambridge English Scale (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) - 169
Cambridge GCSE, O Level or higher (English) - C or higher