Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Minimum	36 units
Academic Contact	Prof. Amin Saikal
Academic Plan	6104XGDMEC
CRICOS Code	028810B
UAC Code	832068(Gdip Middle east central Asia) 833068(Gdip Middle east central Asia) 835068(Grad Dip in Mid East)
Areas of Interest	Arab and Islamic Studies

The program is designed for those who seek academic preparation for a career in a professional area requiring a solid understanding of the Middle East and Central Asia, whether in diplomacy, the public service, teaching, journalism or business.

Prerequisites

Applicants for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies should have obtained a three-year Bachelor degree, or its equivalent, from an approved tertiary education institution, at an average grade of Credit or above. Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies may apply to transfer from that program to the Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies or the Master of Arts degree after completing at least four courses with an average across all courses of 70% or higher (ie: a Distinction average or higher).

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