Middle Eastern and African Studies in Canada

Higher academic qualifications in Middle Eastern and African Civilizations are available in many Canadian academic institutions. Several academic programmes in Middle Eastern and African Studies are conducted at the world renowned Canadian universities such as the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, the Carleton University, the University of Toronto, the York University and the McGill University.

Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and African Studies, Master of Arts in Middle Eastern and African Studies and PhD in Middle Eastern and African Studies are conducted at the University of Alberta while the University of British Columbia offers degree programmes such as Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern studies and Master of Arts in Near Eastern studies.

Various levels of qualifications in African studies such as Bachelor of Arts in African Studies, Master of Arts in African Studies and PhD in African Studies are available at the Carleton University, the York University, the University of Toronto and the McGill University. Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts honours degrees in Middle East studies are also available at the McGill University. Duration of bachelor programmes varies from three to four years while Master programmes can be completed within one to two years. Doctoral level programmes may be completed within three to four years.

University of Toronto is also popular for several programmes in Middle Eastern Studies such as Bachelor of Arts in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Master of Arts in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Master of Arts in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and PhD in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.

More details about these academic programmes on Middle Eastern and African Studies can be availed from the respective university websites. Application forms are also available for download for interested students.