Persian Studies
| Specialisatie van: | Middle Eastern Studies |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60842 |
Met de specialisatie Persian Studies in Leiden kies je voor de studie van Iraanse talen en culturen aan een universiteit met de meest gerenommeerde traditie in het westen op dit vakgebied. De klassieke en moderne Perzische literatuur wordt hier al bestudeerd sinds de oprichting van de universiteit, in de zestiende eeuw, en het onbetwiste hoogtepunt in de klassieke Perzische literatuur, Saadi’s rozentuin is hier vertaald.
Binnen de specialisatie kan je jezelf toeleggen op één van de verschillende onderwerpen of regio’s.
Career
As a graduate of the MA in Middle Eastern Studies, you will be qualified to work in a wide variety of careers requiring specialist language or cultural knowledge. For example, within the diplomatic service, policy-making positions at ministries, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service, positions in the educational sector or NGOs involved in development cooperation projects, but also within international organisations, the cultural tourism or socio-cultural sectors.
Some figures about graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies
How successful are they in finding a job?
- 90 % found a job within six months.
- 90 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Research: 30
- Teaching: 13
- Publishing / book sector: 13
- Idealistic organisation: 13
- Communication: 4
- Business services: 4
- Other: 22
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )

