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    Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA)

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    Durham, USMAIn-person2 years
    $104,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    8
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $104,760.

    About the program

    Combines critical theory and area studies in Asian and Middle Eastern humanities, emphasizing visual and digital culture, performance culture, intellectual history, gender studies, cultural anthropology, migration studies, and empire studies, primarily in modern and contemporary periods. Includes humanities and interpretive social sciences coursework, language training to advanced proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, or Hebrew, and culminates in an MA thesis with oral defense.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 17, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants with TOEFL scores of 100 and above or IELTS scores of 7 and above are preferred.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Applicants with TOEFL scores of 100 and above or IELTS scores of 7 and above are preferred.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,182.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University is $104,760 across 30 required credits.
    Is Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University take to complete?
    Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required
    How large is the Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University cohort?
    Critical Asian and Middle Eastern Humanities (MA) at Duke University typically enrolls around 8 students per cohort.