Dual Master's Programs
In addition to the MA in Middle Eastern studies, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offers seven dual degrees that allow graduate students to simultaneously earn an MA in Middle Eastern studies and a second degree from one of UT’s professional schools. Dual Degree students typically spend a third year at CMES (or a fourth, in the case of the Law dual degree). MA degree requirements remain the same for Dual Degree students as for non-dual degree students.
Fall 2024 Admissions Announcements:
For anyone applying to enter one of our M.A. programs in Middle Eastern Studies in the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Fall 2024, the GRE is optional. Any questions concerning this policy for M.A. applicants, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Taylor Peterson (taylor.peterson@austin.utexas.edu).
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Master's of Middle Eastern Studies / Master's of Global Policy
Our MA program sustains a consistent level of attention to the breadth of the study of the Middle East. Ensuring breadth in the MES graduate curriculum, faculty consistently offer courses in their respective areas of expertise in relation to the Middle East region. Their courses originate in diverse fields, including art history, Asian studies, history, sociology, government, anthropology, and religious studies.
Learn MoreMaster's of Middle Eastern Studies / Master's of Public Affairs
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offer a joint program leading to the Master of Public Affairs and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies. The program combines advanced policy studies with interdisciplinary area studies, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for policy specialists with a thorough understanding of the economics, geography, history, and culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
Master's of Middle Eastern Studies / Master's of Communication (Journalism and Media or Radio-Television-Film)
The College of Communication and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offer joint programs leading to the Master of Arts in Journalism and Media or Radio-Television-Film (RTF) and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies. This program combines advanced communication studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language courses. It responds to the increasing need for communication specialists with a thorough understanding of the culture, economics, geography, history, and politics of the Middle East and North Africa.
Master's of Middle Eastern Studies / Master's of Information Science
The College of Communication and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offer joint programs leading to the Master of Arts in Journalism and Media or Radio-Television-Film (RTF) and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies. This program combines advanced communication studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language courses. It responds to the increasing need for communication specialists with a thorough understanding of the culture, economics, geography, history, and politics of the Middle East and North Africa.
Master's of Middle Eastern Studies / Doctor of Jurisprudence
The program combines the study of law with interdisciplinary area studies and language courses. It responds to the increased need in both the public and private sectors for legal specialists with a thorough understanding of the economics, geography, history, politics, and culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
Master's of Middle Eastern Studies / Master's of Business Administration
In conjunction with The McCombs School of Business, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offers a program where a student can earn simultaneously the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies in three academic years. Individually designed curricula include MBA core courses and electives and courses on the Middle East. The program is intended to provide qualified students with the skills and perspectives to work effectively in business related to or in the Middle East.
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