Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies

Post Graduate

Dept. data last updated on :18/07/2026

Program Name :

M.A (International & West Asian Studies) One Year Programme

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

10 + Foreign Nationals

Degree Requirement :

Course Requirement :

Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The Program Educational Objectives describe what graduates of the Department are expected to achieve within a few years of their graduation. The PEOs of the Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies, AMU, are:

PEO 1: Demonstrate specialised, interdisciplinary knowledge of the political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural dimensions of the WANA region.

PEO 2: Attain proficiency in Arabic/other regional languages and communicate effectively in academic, professional, and cross-cultural contexts.

PEO 3: Produce and contribute original research to national and international academic and policy discourse.

PEO 4: Apply conflict and peace studies frameworks to analyse regional issues and engage with policy challenges.

PEO 5: Perform effectively in diverse professional roles with ethical responsibility, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.

Program Outcomes (PO's) :


PO 1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the political, economic, and socio-cultural dynamics of West Asia and North Africa.

PO 2: Attain advanced proficiency in Arabic for engaging with original regional sources and documents.

PO 3: Apply theoretical frameworks and research methodologies to analyze regional and international issues.

PO 4: Use conflict resolution and peace studies approaches to assess and address regional conflicts.

PO 5: Evaluate the political economy, development models, and economic transformations of WANA states.

PO 6: Analyze geopolitical and strategic dynamics, including energy politics and global power relations.

PO 7: Conduct independent research and produce scholarly work suitable for academic publication.

PO 8: Compare political, economic, and social trends across WANA sub-regions.

PO 9: Communicate effectively through academic writing, policy briefs, and scholarly engagement.

PO 10: Demonstrate professional readiness with ethical responsibility and global citizenship.


Table 1: Mapping of Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) with Programme Outcomes (POs) in BA Major (International Studies)


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PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

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The integrated PEOs–POs
matrix ensures alignment between programme objectives, learning outcomes, and course delivery, fostering knowledge, research, policy engagement, and professional competence.

Accreditation :

No

Program Name :

M.A (International and West Asian Studies)

Specialization :

Number of Seats :

10 + Foreign Students

Degree Requirement :

Course Requirement :

Jobs Prospects :

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :


The Program Educational Objectives describe what graduates of the Department are expected to achieve within a few years of their graduation. The PEOs of the Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies, AMU, are:

PEO 1: Demonstrate specialised, interdisciplinary knowledge of the political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural dimensions of the WANA region.

PEO 2: Attain proficiency in Arabic/other regional languages and communicate effectively in academic, professional, and cross-cultural contexts.

PEO 3: Produce and contribute original research to national and international academic and policy discourse.

PEO 4: Apply conflict and peace studies frameworks to analyse regional issues and engage with policy challenges.

PEO 5: Perform effectively in diverse professional roles with ethical responsibility, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.

Program Outcomes (PO's) :


Upon successful completion of the MA programme, students will be able to:

PO 1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the political, economic, and socio-cultural dynamics of West Asia and North Africa.

PO 2: Attain advanced proficiency in Arabic for engaging with original regional sources and documents.

PO 3: Apply theoretical frameworks and research methodologies to analyse regional and international issues.

PO 4: Use conflict-resolution and peace-studies approaches to assess and address regional conflicts.

PO 5: Evaluate the political economy, development models, and economic transformations of WANA states.

PO 6: Analyse geopolitical and strategic dynamics, including energy politics and global power relations.

PO 7: Conduct independent research and produce scholarly work suitable for academic publication.

PO 8: Compare political, economic, and social trends across WANA sub-regions.

PO 9: Communicate effectively through academic writing, policy briefs, and scholarly engagement.

PO 10: Demonstrate professional readiness with ethical responsibility and global citizenship.


Table 1: Mapping of Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) with Programme Outcomes (POs) in  MA West Asian and International Studies Programme

PEOs \ POs

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PEO 1




PEO 2






PEO 3



PEO 4

PEO 5




The integrated PEOs–POs matrix ensures alignment between programme objectives, learning outcomes, and course delivery, fostering knowledge, research, policy engagement, and professional competence.

Accreditation :

Yes