The M.A. in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University is a two-year, multidisciplinary program aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the Near East. Governed by an interdepartmental committee, the program covers the languages, modern histories, religions, and contemporary institutions of the Near East and is suitable for students interested in careers not requiring a PhD, such as government, journalism, or business. Courses span Islamic scholarly tradition, Arabic and Persian literature, Islamic law and history, and digital humanities applications to the region.