Where might an area studies degree take you?
Explore career opportunities for graduates in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies.
Located at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, the Middle East has played a pivotal role on the world stage from ancient times. With increasing migration in response to changing global dynamics, there is high demand for our graduates both at home and abroad – you do not need to be based in the region to use your degree in a related career.
Graduating with an understanding of the Middle East, and of the Islamic world, is an excellent primer for a range of roles in policy and public affairs, diplomacy and international relations, as well as in the media, non-government organisations, industry, commerce, and education. It is particularly useful that our programmes give you language learning opportunities in your pre-honours years.
There are also opportunities to continue studying at postgraduate level, with Year 4 in particular developing the research skills you’ll need if you choose this path. Our options include a new one-year MSc in the Globalised Muslim World.