Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,096
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC) program focuses on examining the linguistic traditions, literary works, historical developments, and cultural practices of the Middle East across different eras. MELC provides language courses in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish, along with ancient scripts including Egyptian hieroglyphs, Sumerian cuneiform, Akkadian, and Aramaic. Learners can investigate the interconnected civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and surrounding regions, while also studying contemporary Middle Eastern literature and diverse cultural expressions. The curriculum encompasses both pre-modern and modern Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Students gain access to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary digital research opportunities through collaborative discovery programs.
Career Paths Include:
Academic Research
Diplomatic Services
Media and Reporting
Scholarly Investigation
Education
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country. Never been enrolled as a university student. GPA - 3.40.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 or better (Berkeley prefers 100). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 or better (Berkeley prefers 100). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5.
Tuition
USD
45,096