Bachelor of Arts

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Middle East Studies

Only available to students who commenced in or prior to Trimester 1 2022

Unit Set Code

MJ-A000053 (major)

MN-A000053 (minor)


Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online


Overview

Middle East Studies provides a comprehensive understanding of the events and issues shaping one of the most politically complex and fascinating regions of the world. The core units pursue a variety of strategies to unpack the history and systems of the Middle East, leading students towards developing an improved comprehension of why situations such as the Syrian Civil War, the Israel-Palestine impasse and the War on Terror present the region and the wider world with so many challenges. Through exploring topic areas that include media representation, human rights and humanitarian intervention, as well as learning about specific states, the Middle East Studies major offers both depth and breadth in its coverage. Innovative assessment practices that include one of the world's largest political role-play simulations support the learning journey.


Career outcomes

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of sectors, including aid and development organisations, education, the defence forces, foreign affairs and trade, government departments (including immigration and border security), intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations and research roles.


Units

  • To complete a Major sequence in Middle East Studies complete eight (8) credit points comprising four (4) credit points of core units and four (4) credit points of sequence electives as outlined below:

Complete the following 3 credit points:

AIE153 History of the Middle East [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE254 Understanding Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE255 Critical Issues in Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE364 The Arab-Israeli Conflict [No longer available for enrolment]

Plus 2 credit points from:

AIR101World in Crisis

AIR102War, Terrorism and Humanitarian Responses

Plus 2 credit points selected from:

AIH264The Holocaust

AIR200Global Capitalism and Power

AIR203Human Rights in World Politics

AIS204Gender, Globalisation and Development

ASP216Ethics in Global Society

Plus 1 credit point selected from:

AIR349Diplomacy and the United Nations

AIE365 Middle East Study Tour [No longer available for enrolment]

  • To complete a Minor sequence in Middle East Studies complete four (4) credit points as outlined below:

AIE153 History of the Middle East [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE254 Understanding Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE255 Critical Issues in Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE364 The Arab-Israeli Conflict [No longer available for enrolment]


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