Graduate Certificate of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

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. The degree includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars with leading global experts on the Middle East and Central Asia. This degree can also be your pathway into further graduate study, such as our Master of Middle East and Central Asian Studies.Employment OpportunitiesA 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.