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Arabistik und Islamwissenschaft M. A.

Leipzig University

Duration

4 semesters

Language

German

Tuition

No tuition fee

Deadline

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About this program

In the Master's program in Arabic Studies and Islamic Studies, you will deepen and expand your existing knowledge of Arabic. You will engage in research-oriented work in the three subject areas of Culture and History, Islamic Law, and Arabic Language and Translation Studies. Your degree qualifies you for a doctorate or serves as a basis for transitioning into various professional fields. The goal of the program is to enable you to independently engage with regional problems and thematic areas at a high academic level, also on a project basis, through an interdisciplinary study offer and a deepening of your existing Arabic language skills. It is a more research-oriented degree program. Historical, cultural, and Islamic studies as well as legal and humanities insights, theories, and methods are at the center. The subject of study is the Arab and Islamic world according to the thematic focus areas: History and Culture of the Islamic World, Arabic Language and Translation Studies, and Islamic Law. To prepare for professional entry, you should establish contacts with potential employers during your studies and gain initial experience through internships. Furthermore, you will develop your scientific skills so that after successful completion of the program, you will either qualify for a doctorate or find a suitable and demanding professional field.

ECTS

120 ECTS

Campus

Leipzig

English-taught

0%

Specializations

History and Culture of the Islamic World
Arabic Language and Translation Studies
Islamic Law
Culture and History
Islamic Law
Arabic Language and Translation Studies

Career paths

Diplomacy (Federal Foreign Office)
Science and Research
Public Service (Federal, State, Municipalities)
Political Consulting and Business (Diplomatic Service, national and international NGOs)
Activity in intercultural contexts (e.g., development cooperation, work with migrants, German Corporation for International Cooperation)
Crisis and Conflict Prevention
Anti-racism and Anti-discrimination work
Management and consulting positions related to the Arab-Islamic world
Journalism and Media
Tourism
Cultural Institutions (e.g., Goethe-Institutes)
Foundations and Associations at home and abroad
Museums
Educational Institutions
Doctoral studies and subsequent academic activity
Politics
Society
Economy
Culture
Diplomacy
Public Service
NGOs
Development Cooperation
Media
Tourism
Cultural Institutions
Foundations
Associations
Museums
Education

Program details

  • Thesis required
  • Study abroad possible
  • PhD track possible

Required documents

General requirements for Master programs in Germany. Program-specific requirements are shown once you start a journey for this program.

  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Certified translation of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Certified transcript of records (all semesters)
  • Valid passport (photo page copy)
  • Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)

Academic requirements

Recognized prior bachelor's degree

A completed bachelor's (or equivalent) that the university recognizes for master's admission. Check anabin and the specific program. Dreemli does not issue denklik or admission decisions. Recognition is decided by anabin, uni-assist, and/or the university.

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