Arts - Asian Studies (Hons) University College Cork

Overview

Asian Studies examines the many different countries that constitute this vast continent, from the Middle East to India and the Himalayan States, to Southeast Asia region and the Far East. The 21st century has been dubbed the "Asian century" because of the rapidly rising economic, cultural and political importance, on the world stage, of Asian countries, especially China, Korea, and Japan. Yet in Ireland our knowledge and understanding of this vast area is generally lacking.

Asian countries are very different from each other. The  Arts - Asian Studies (Hons) course from  University College Cork   focuses on contemporary Asia, beginning with an overview of the entire region, including Asian diasporas worldwide. In subsequent years you will choose modules from a variety of disciplines focusing on Asia, allowing you to study particular countries or regions in more depth. You will also have the option to study one or more Asian language.

Career Opportunities

As Asia plays an ever more important role in the world, the number of domestic and international companies and institutions that are doing business, or working with, Asia is increasing. All of these organisations are increasingly recruiting graduates with good Asian language skills and an in-depth understanding of Asia, its peoples, politics, business, culture and society. Examples of existing and future employers and careers include:

• governmental agencies and departments, including trade, import/export organisations such as Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland

• translation/ interpreting agencies

• diplomatic services

• multinational companies across every sector, particularly pharmaceuticals

• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean acquired/owned companies located in Ireland and the rest of the EU