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Near Eastern Languages (M.A.)

At Wayne State University

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD15588

(2026)

Duration

4 Semester(s)

Next intake

11.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The Metro Detroit area is home to the largest Arab American community in the United States. A deep knowledge of the Arabic language is vitally important in the local economy and also important globally. Wayne State's M.A. in Near Eastern Languages provides advanced training in Arabic language and linguistics, as well as Near Eastern and Islamic studies. Applicants must demonstrate competency in Arabic. Students who complete the program are trained to use source texts in Arabic issued from a variety of contexts and gain specialized knowledge about Middle Eastern history and culture through coursework in history, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, sociology and the politics of the Middle East.

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Duration: 4 Semester(s)

Fees: USD15588

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2027	Detroit
Spring (May), 2027	Detroit
Summer (June), 2027	Detroit
Fall (August), 2027	Detroit
Winter (January), 2028	Detroit
Spring (May), 2028	Detroit
Summer (June), 2028	Detroit

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Admission Requirements consist of: Minimum undergraduate g.p.a. of 2.75 (‘C+’); and a minimum of two years of prior study in Arabic language, with a minimum g.p.a. in Arabic language courses of 3.5 (‘B’+). Prior coursework in Islamic and/or Near Eastern Studies is preferred. Candidates for the master's degree with concentration in either Hebrew or Arabic must have an adequate knowledge of at least one Semitic language and some knowledge of the culture of the Near East

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Wayne State University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.