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Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS)
معهد الدراسات العربية والإسلامية
IAIS specialises in the study of the cultures, history, politics, societies, and economies of the Middle East and the wider world of Islam, and in Arabic, Persian and Kurdish language and literature. The Institute was ranked 3rd nationally in the recent Times subject ranking for Middle Eastern and African Studies. IAIS boasts exceptional library resources and its own striking building, and draws students and researchers from across the world. More.
World Class Research
Three Disciplinary Clusters:
History and Social Sciences; Islamic Studies; and Language, Literature and Material Culture – with special strengths in Politics, IR, Economy & Society; Modern History of the Gulf; Europe & the Middle East; Gender; Diaspora & Migration; Islamic History, Islamic thought, Theology, Philosophy & Law; Sufism; Shiism; Islam in Europe; Islamic Movements; Material Culture; and Arabic, Kurdish and Persian Language, Literature & Culture.
Particular Sub-Regional Specialist Clusters:
Gulf Studies, Kurdish Studies, and Persian/Iranian Studies.
Why Study at IAIS?
- International reputation of its staff and research.
- Ranked First in sector for employment prospects (2006 & 2007).
- Stunning study environment, with its own building reminiscent of Middle Eastern architecture, in choice position on UK’s most beautiful campus.
- Friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere; rich menu of extra-curricular events and national and international speakers.
- Undergraduates UK’s largest choice of 7 Single-Honours degree programmes, offering Arabic, Islamic, or Middle Eastern studies, or combined Persian /Arabic, in 3-year or 4-year (with year abroad) programme – plus a huge choice of combined degrees.
- Postgraduates choice of 7 MA programmes, and broad array of research areas at MPhil and PhD level, with opportunity at all levels to acquire a language (Arabic, Persian or Kurdish).
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Latest News and Events
The Conference, themed "The 21st-Century Gulf: The Challenge of Identity", proved a success beyond expectations for the 150 participants. The four day event featured the presentation of 65 research papers, the opening of the exhibition "Journey of a lifetime" and the launch of the Journal of Arabian Studies.
This conference forms part of the three year Global Uncertainties Project of the same name, under the directorship of Professor Robert Gleave.
Prof. Najim Kadhim, Visiting Professor at IAIS, has been presented with the prestigious YBA Kanoo prize 2010 in the category Arabic Literature.
The first Centre for Palestine Studies (CPS) in Europe has been established at the University of Exeter.
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