Careers for Arab and
Islamic Studies graduates
Depending on the degree you take in
Arab and Islamic Studies from the
University of Exeter, you’ll be able to:
•achieve proficiency in reading, speaking and writing Arabic and Persian
•demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Arab societies, the Middle East and Islam
•identify, analyse and interpret complex information drawn from a variety
of sources
•prepare and present an argument coherently and with authority
•show independence, resilience and self-confidence through studying abroad
•demonstrate transferable skills relating to communication, organisation,
teamwork and critical reasoning.
www.exeter.ac.uk/careers
Where can your degree take you?
Skills, expertise and knowledge gained via an Arab and Islamic Studies degree are
relevant if you want to pursue a career in the media, business, finance, management,
all levels of government, NGOs and teaching.
Occupations
– English Teacher
– Marketing Assistant
– Customer Consultant
– Army Officer
– Charity Worker
– Social Media Manager
–Translator
Further study
– MA Palestine Studies
– MA Middle Eastern Studies
– MSc Marketing
– PGCE Secondary French and Spanish
– MA Arabic and Islamic Studies
– MA Iranian and Central Asian History
– MA International Relations
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Here is a snapshot of the jobs, employers,
and further study programmes that our
recent Arab and Islamic Studies students have
progressed to soon after graduation.
Employers
–Deloitte
– HM Government
– BME Global Ltd
–Jeppesen
– Anglo-Continental School of English
– Queen Elizabeth Hospital
– Coexist Foundation
A degree in Arab and Islamic Studies will
also equip you with skills that will allow you
to move in to other areas of employment.
www.exeter.ac.uk/careers