Programme Focus:
The programme "Foreign Regional Studies (Field of study “Middle East”) is aimed at training of highly qualified professionals with fundamental knowledge and expertise in the field of foreign regional studies (Field of study “Middle East”).
- Providing the necessary skills used in the analysis of international and domestic problems of the Middle East countries in the context of globalization and the transformation of the modern system of international relations.
- Giving an adequate idea of the actual problems of the development of the Middle East;
- Revealing the specifics of the scientific approaches in the foreign regional studies and methodology for solving problems in the Middle East in the current context;
- Providing skills of using methods of humanitarian, social, economic, political sciences, allowing to make science-based predictions about the prospects of the Middle East development as well as cross-border regions taking into account their interests and perspectives.
The programme is meant for professionals with higher education and is focused on the formation of a new generation of specialists having profound knowledge of the Arabic language, broad knowledge of history, geography, domestic and foreign policy, economics, demography and culture of the region, relationship between different population groups and different religions of the Middle East.
Admission requirements:
- All applicants to the programme are required to take the written interdisciplinary exam on "Foreign Regional Studies" in writing.
Applicants must submit:
Higher education document with supplement or course record transcript confirming your qualification (Bachelor, Master or Specialist).
Graduates’ expertise and career opportunities:
Graduates of the programme get profound knowledge of general problems of modern regional studies, regional economic and legal problems, acquire skills in the sphere of applied analytics of international political profile considering the needs of both state bodies of the Russian Federation and representatives of private sector of economy engaged in international activity.
The programme is aimed for people working or seeking to work successfully in:
- State bodies,
- Diplomatic institutions of Russia and foreign countries,
- The educational system of Russia and foreign countries,
- Embassy, diplomatic and consular services,
- Trade missions,
- International organizations,
- Research and development centres,
- Think tanks,
- Non-governmental organizations,
- Business structures
- Journalism
