About the course
If youre fascinated by the Middle East and Central Asia, transform your passion into a qualification at Australias premier institute for studies of the region. Leading experts from the ANU Centre for Arab &, Islamic Studies will take you on a journey through the politics, international relations, modern history and political economy of the Middle East and Central Asia, drawing on our links with major counterparts in the Arab and Muslim world, as well as in North America and Europe. Please be aware that any courses taken as part of the 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU list will not count towards the advanced degree should you decide to transfer. This is because the advanced degree has no free electives, as they are in practice replaced by a 24 unit thesis. , A MMECAS will advance 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.Intake Months
FEBRUARY, JULYDelivery Locations
CanberraEnglish language requirements
Academic entry requirements
Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program;
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The Australian National University is a national research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and their region.
ANU is regarded as one of the worlds leading research universities and is ranked as the number one university in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere by the 2021 QS World University Rankings.
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See all The Australian National University CampusesANU Main Campus - The Australian National University
Ellery Crescent, Acton Canberra 0200 Australia
Open in maps See all courses at this campusThe Acton Campus is well renowned for its landscape setting, with many remnant and planted trees and an obvious commitment to maintenance of open space. ANU maintains over 10,000 trees, including over 500 considered to be of exceptional significance because of their age, history or species and over 300 remnant trees predating European occupation of the area. The areas of Sullivans Creek and University Avenue are key features of the Acton Campus providing major avenues across the campus that contribute to its park like nature and are also nationally and internationally recognised features of the Acton campus.