UCLA Middle Eastern Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Middle Eastern Studies transfers starts with AN N EA 10W, AN N EA 12W and AN N EA 14W; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Middle Eastern Studies Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Middle Eastern Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete 2 of these
- AN N EA 10W Jerusalem: Holy City
- AN N EA 12W Jerusalem: Holy City
- AN N EA 14W Medicine, Magic, and Science in Ancient Times
- AN N EA 15 Women and Power in Ancient World
- AN N EA 15W Women and Power in Ancient World
- AN N EA M60 Achaemenid Civilization and Empire of Alexander
- HIST 9D Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of Middle East
- IRANIAN 55 Gender and Sexuality in Arts and Literatures of Iran and Middle East
- IRANIAN M60 Achaemenid Civilization and Empire of Alexander
- ISLM ST M20 Introduction to Islam
- JEWISH M10 Introduction to Judaism
- M E STD M50A First Civilzations
- M E STD M50B Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- M E STD M50CW Making and Studying Modern Middle East
- NR EAST M20 Visible Language: Study of Writing
- NR EAST 65 Global Time Travel
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have a Middle Eastern Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Middle Eastern Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Middle Eastern Studies?
UCLA's Middle Eastern Studies major preparation includes AN N EA 10W, AN N EA 12W, AN N EA 14W, AN N EA 15, AN N EA 15W and AN N EA M60, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Middle Eastern Studies?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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