Graduate Certificate of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
The Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies is Australia’s premier location for studies in this field, with a high international standing and links with its major counterparts in the Arab and Muslim world, as well as in North America and Europe.
If you’re fascinated by the Middle East and Central Asia, transform your passion into a Graduate Certificate in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies at the ANU. Study in small groups with country experts and gain a deep regional grounding from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives, including contemporary politics, international relations, modern history, political economy, development studies, sociology, and religious and cultural studies. This degree can also be your pathway into further graduate study, such as our Master of Middle East and Central Asian Studies.
Study options
Available both full-time (FT) and part-time (PT).
The part time duration varies depending on how many courses are available each semester.
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Key facts
1 in Australia
11 for Politics in World*
#1 in Australia for graduate employability^
Career options
A Graduate Certificate in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies will enhance your career in any professional area requiring a solid understanding of the Middle East and Central Asia, whether in diplomacy, the public service, teaching, journalism, development or business. The program provides in-depth study of geopolitically significant regions including the Levant, North Africa, the Persian Gulf, Turkey, and Central Asia.
Fees, scholarships & apply
Tuition fees
Visit the handbook to see indicative fees and Commonwealth supported places for this degree.
Scholarships
ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.
How to apply
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