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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
Europe’s first Centre for Palestine Studies (CPS) has been established at the University of Exeter. Housed within the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, the CPS will make a major contribution to current research into Palestine Studies through a series of research activities and events. Centre members will supervise students recruited to a unique PhD in Palestine Studies.
A report which explores the philosophical and theological perspectives on what it means to be a Muslim in Britain today has been published.
The study, entitled Contextualising Islam in Britain: Exploratory Perspectives, is being launched today (Tuesday, October 6th).
Professor Robert Gleave is awarded a Global Uncertainties Fellowship of £594,251 to study the justification of violence in Muslim jurisprudence.
Dr Leonard Lewisohn won a British Academy Research Development Award of £48,248 commencing January 2010 for a project entitled "Flowers of Persian Song and Verse: a Database Website for the Golha Programmes."
League table success
The Times Good University Guide has ranked Exeter 3rd in the UK for Middle Eastern Studies. The ranking is based on our performance in key areas such as graduate prospects, research quality, student satisfaction and entry requirements. See full story about the University's success.
supports scholarship, publication and research into the philosophical poetics, mystical teachings and legacy of Mawlana (an honorific meaning ‘Our master’) Jalal al-Din Rumi (d. 1273)
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