Studying Middle Eastern or East Asian Studies can lead to a range of fascinating careers, both conventional and unexpected.
- The languages we teach are in high demand.
- The cultural knowledge and understanding you gain as an essential part of your studies prepares you to immerse yourself in life in the Middle East and East Asia.
- We encourage the development of transferrable skills in confident and coherent written and verbal communication and independent thinking
- You will have gained experience in research, sourcing, examining and interpreting evidence and in solving problems creatively and effectively.
- You may discover and develop areas of interest, which might otherwise never have occurred to you.
It's no wonder that our graduates have moved into a wide range of interesting careers:
- Commerce - particularly in the emerging markets of the Middle East and East Asia.
- International relations - working for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or international agencies.
- Development and charity - working on humanitarian projects.
- Media - putting their skills to work reporting, researching or other careers in journalism and related areas.
- Cultural sector - for example working in museums and galleries, writing or film making.
- Education - sharing their knowledge with others.
- Academic - continuing their studies to post-graduate level and beyond.