Turkish Studies

Specialisation of: Middle Eastern Studies
Degree: Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60842
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If you are interested in Turkey in the widest sense, ranging from history to linguistics, from literature to art and material culture, this MA specialisation offers excellent opportunities to deepen your knowledge and academic skills in Turkish Studies. You can gain insight into the dynamics of modernisation in Turkey, with an eye to the legacy of the past as well as the long term political, social, economic and cultural developments.

Through our links with the Turkish academic and intellectual world you will have the possibility to participate in a continuous exchange of up-to-date knowledge of the field. With its wide range of topics and its international student body, the programme creates an interesting and stimulating international study environment for anybody interested in pursuing a degree in Middle Eastern Studies with a focus on Turkish Studies.

Career

As a graduate of the MA in Middle Eastern Studies, you will be qualified to work in a wide variety of careers requiring specialist language or cultural knowledge. For example, within the diplomatic service, policy-making positions at ministries, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service, positions in the educational sector or NGOs involved in development cooperation projects, but also within international organisations, the cultural tourism or socio-cultural sectors.

Some figures about graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies

How successful are they in finding a job?

  • 90 % found a job within six months.
  • 90 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.

In which sector do they find jobs?

  • Research: 30
  • Teaching: 13
  • Publishing / book sector: 13
  • Idealistic organisation: 13
  • Communication: 4
  • Business services: 4
  • Other: 22

What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)

  • Writing / Editing / Translating: 46
  • Research: 36
  • Counselling / coaching: 27
  • Policy-making / preparation: 18
  • Providing advice: 14

Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )