Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) PhD  

Research, 3 years, Full-time

The University of Edinburgh

16593Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) PhD

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

These entry requirements are for the 2023/24 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2024/25 academic year will be published on 2 October 2023.

A UK 2:1 honours degree and a masters degree, or their international equivalents, in a related subject. We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience; please check with the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) before you apply.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder..

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/asia/bangladesh-nepal

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/asia/india

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

If you have a master’s degree from an HEC recognised university in Pakistan you can usually be considered for postgraduate research programmes.

* Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research)

* Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A research proposal is required in submitting your application.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

Degree Finder

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/asia/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/asia/bangladesh-nepal

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

Typically, entry to PhD study is based on a masters degree in an appropriate subject.

Entry requirements vary between degree programmes and you should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme, as well as contact details for the relevant School/Institute, in our degree finder.

We recommend you contact potential supervisors and discuss your intended research before you apply. You will probably have to write a research proposal to apply for your PhD. Talk to your supervisor about whether you need to do this.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/europe

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/africa/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Academic Requirements:

Application to some PhD/ programmes typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme. You can check the detailed entry requirements listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry/africa/ghana

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language