Career opportunities
Former students at work
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Information Adviser
“Language skills are important, but it’s even more important to have something to say”. Henrik studied Japanese, and says that versatility is the best asset of the area studies at UiO.
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Journalist
The media crave expertise on China, and journalists who can read Chinese and who have a Chinese network are very much in demand, explains Ragnhild.
Most relevant industries
Master's graduates from Asia and Middle East studies work in these industries:
The term Business* covers the following industries: IT, ICT, internet and telecom, Banking, finance and insurance, Consulting and business services and Oil, energy, power and gas.
Start developing your career
In the third semester you can choose to have an intership in a relevant organisation or company as part of your degree. You can also write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students.
Further studies
Read more about reserarch training at the Faculty of Humanities