Immerse yourself in a remarkable and complex part of the world. The Middle Eastern and Central Asian regions of the World are rich in history, geographical wonders, political turmoil, and socio-cultural influence. 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. To fully engage with the history and culture of the regions, you can also study a Middle Eastern or Central Asian language. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities Graduates may find work in policy development, foreign affairs, government, private business, tourism, trade, journalism and many other fields. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will be able to: Understand and evaluate historical and current events and developments that have shaped the Middle East and Central Asia, Identify and critique the contemporary socio-cultural and political systems of the Middle East and Central Asia, Analyze current debates relating to regional cooperation and unity in the context of tensions in traditions, Analyze the global significance of events and developments in the Middle East and Central Asia, and Communicate in a Middle Eastern or Central Asian language.