Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
Most subject areas do not have specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Political Science
Overview
The Palestine Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff and postgraduate research students are affiliated to one of our research centres, where they can share their research findings, participate in seminars, lectures and research projects.
Key facts
- Within a purpose-built space, it brings together anthropologists, archaeologists, literary scholars, linguists, political scientists, historians, sociologists and scholars of religion. Researchers collaborate within the Institute, as well as within disciplinary networks at Exeter, alongside their contributions at national and international levels. We strongly believe that the presence of a variety of disciplines, along with geographic and temporal specialisms, within one building enriches the work we produce as a collective.
- Postgraduates of the Palestine Studies programme from The University of Exeter have progressed on to a wide range of careers in the UK and internationally, helped by the reputation of the Institute. These positions span both the public and private spheres and have included academia, journalism, security and political roles.
- As a postgraduate at Exeter, you will be able to take advantage of the wealth of business contacts, support and training offered by our Career Zone.
- This includes our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme for research students which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your PhD and to act as a springboard for your research career.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Centre for Gulf Studies
- Centre for Persian and Iranian Studies
- Centre for Kurdish Studies
- European Centre for Palestine Studies
- Centre for the Study of Islam
- Centre for Islamic Archaeology
- Centre for Middle East Politics (forthcoming)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have, or be working towards, a Master's degree at Merit level or above in a subject area that aligns with the expertise of our staff. We also consider applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional or other relevant experience that would make them suited to undertake an MPhil/PhD with us.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 44,368 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,346 AUD / year (≈ 4,950 GBP / year)
Living costs
Exeter, United Kingdom: 1,225-2,052 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Palestine Studies.
Available Scholarships
- Sanctuary Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 01 May 2027
- University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime
- Sport Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant: 3000 GBP — Deadline: 31 May 2027
- Bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant: 750 GBP — Deadline: 31 May 2027
- Sport Performance Bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant: 3000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Family and Friends Discount — The University of Exeter — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime
- Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant: 2000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Anning-Morgan bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant: 2000 GBP — Deadline: 07 Aug 2027
- Crediton Parish Church — The University of Exeter — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton — The University of Exeter — Grant: 720 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — CIAPS — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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