Asian Studies University College Cork

Overview

The Asian Studies  course at University College Cork  is designed to meet the different needs of a range of graduates with diverse interests in Asian Studies, Cultural Studies and International Relations. We offer a range of taught modules in Asian Studies across several disciplines – including politics, history, economics, business, culture, religion, literature, and linguistics including the option to spend a further study period in Asia.

Key facts

Course objectives:

• To increase understanding of Asia’s cultural, economic, and political significance in a connected world.

• To equip students with an appreciation for East Asian history, philosophical thinking, and languages.

• To create the ability to engage the diverse social, environmental, class- and gender-related aspects of Asian modernity.

• To provide the analytical tools for a successful international career in an Asia-related context.
• Our graduates go on to careers in diplomacy, the public sector, state-funded and international organizations involved in trade and cross-culture communication, multi-national companies based in Ireland, and elsewhere in Europe dealing with Asian partners, Asia-based companies and organizations dealing with Europe, and a range of non-government organizations.This is an excellent qualification to prepare you for a diverse range of professional fields and possible careers include: conference and exhibition managers and organisers; diplomacy and foreign affairs; intercultural communication and consultancies; international non-government organizations; journalists; overseas trade offices; policy and research; public relations professionals; teaching and other educational professionals; translators; and university research.