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Unpack the politics and histories of the Middle East – learn about the key conflicts, ideological movements and societal pressures of this diverse region.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Why choose Middle East studies?
Middle East studies at Deakin explores the diverse culture and strategic importance of the region – making it a valuable subject to study for those interested in government, international relations and business.
Learn from the experts
Our staff are experts on the region. The Middle East Studies Forum in the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is an Australian leader in scholarship on the Middle East.
Gain cultural understanding
Learn about new and old cultures and how to create cross-cultural networks. Understand your place in the world and be prepared for career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.
Top professional roles in Middle East studies
You can expect to find local or international employment across a range of public and private sectors. Roles exist in diverse areas:
- aid and development
- defence forces
- education
- foreign affairs and trade
- immigration and border security
- intelligence
- management consultancy
- media
- multicultural services
- research.
#1 Victorian university for graduate employment
We’re proud to say that 90.8% of Deakin undergraduates find jobs within four months of completing their course.* At Deakin you can study with confidence and get the knowledge and skills you’ll need to progress your career.
I love that Deakin provides so many opportunities for students to make the most of their degrees as there is lots of help available for internships, networking, studying abroad and career advice.
Molly Dalrymple
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws, majoring in Middle East studies and international relations
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable for the jobs of the future.
Future-focused learning
Deakin courses focus on employability. With real-world experiences through our partnerships, peer mentoring and transition-to-work activities, you will graduate with the confidence and skills that employers want.
Study with the best
Our academic staff have extensive teaching and research experience and the desire to help you succeed. Year on year, students rate us as the #1 Victorian university for teaching quality and course satisfaction.^
Want to learn more?
Discover how studying at Deakin can prepare you for an exciting future.
Want to explore the world? Choose the right degree
Find a degree that lets you combine an interest in the arts with a love of exploring the world.
Unique career paths that begin with a Bachelor of Arts
Hear from two arts graduates who are using their arts degree as a foundation for career success.
Footnotes
*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on domestic undergraduates in the labour market finding employment 4–6 months after course completion equal overall employment rate with Monash University.
^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
Contact us
Got a question about our Middle East studies? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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