Master of Arts in Digital Humanities and Societies

Graduates of this program will be equipped to:

• contribute to cutting-edge theory and timely intellectual conversations about digital cultures in the Middle East and other regions.
• pursue careers in different fields such as higher education administration, library or cultural heritage organizations, research centers, communication, media and marketing firms, or digital start-ups.
• choose between an internship or project.

Applicants seeking admissions to the MADHS program should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4) from a recognized university.

Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Applicants can be exempt from this requirement if they meet one of the conditions listed below:

• The applicant completed their studies at an institution in a country where English is the official language.
• The applicant provides an official letter from the university where they completed their studies confirming that they obtained their degree from an institution where the medium of instruction is English (if not otherwise exempt).
• The applicant’s first language is English

First Year – First Semester

DHS 622 – Digital Communication and Media – 3 Credit Hours
DHS 623 – Methods in Digital Humanities – 3 Credit Hours
ME 611 – History, Politics and Cultures of the Middle East – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

DHS 624 – The Global Digital Transformation – 3 Credit Hours
ME 613 – Social, Economic and Development Theory – 3 Credit Hours
SS 612 – Research Methods – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Elective Course 1 – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course 2 – 3 Credit Hours
DHS 691 – Internship – 3 Credit Hours
OR
DHS 669 – Independent Research Project – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

DHS 695 – Master’s Thesis Hours – 6 Credit Hours

Non-Course Requirement

699 – Thesis Defense