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Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
The Middle East and Central Asia, predominately the Muslim States and Societies, are rich in history, geographical wonders, political turmoil, and socio-cultural influence. The Middle East ranges from Turkey and Iran in West Asia to the Arab heartland as far as Morocco in North Africa. Central Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and the former Muslim republics of the Soviet. They are areas of constant domestic and international interest as events often unfold which have global relevance and significance. This program will take you through the topics, debates and developments in the Middle East and Central Asia. You will study the socio-cultural, political, historical and economic structures of these regions and develop a comprehensive knowledge of their relationship to global socio-cultural, political and economic trends.
Structure
- 144 units: Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies major (48 units)
- 1 language major (48 units) or 2 language minors (24 units each)
- elective courses (48 units)
Subjects
- Arabic
- Asian Studies
- History
- Human Rights
- International Communication
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Persian
- Political Science
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12
- There may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge of individual subjects
Study pathways
Credit may be granted for equivalent studies as appropriate at other universities.
Further information
This program can also be incorporated into a double degree through the Flexible Double - Arts, Social Sciences group or Flexible Double - Law group. This program can also be incorporated into a Flexible Vertical Double Degree - Postgraduate business, humanities and social sciences group.
