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What is Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations?

Judaism and Islam have been deeply influential in the development of European, Middle Eastern, North African and North American societies. Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations is the study of their historical origins and cultures, providing students with an insight into the challenges of diversity and multiculturalism in an increasingly globalised world.

Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations: The course for you?

If you are interested in ancient and modern history, in literature, in religion and philosophy, in the Middle East and its relationship with the Western world, this course would be of great interest to you. If you find yourself asking how societies develop their values and perspectives, you will be able to explore how they do so over the course of some of the most exciting periods of human history.

Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations @ Trinity

Trinity is the only university in Ireland that offers a course in Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations. It attracts students of social and cultural diversity from Ireland and abroad. Our graduates in Ireland and internationally include lecturers working in European, UK and US universities, as well as graduates working in other areas including museum work, journalism, international relations, human rights and law. The degree in Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations is offered by the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies which is part of Trinity’s School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, ranked in the world top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).

Graduate skills and career opportunities

This broad humanities degree in Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations provides the ideal foundation for those aspiring to careers in public services, foreign affairs, diplomacy, journalism and education. Many of our graduates can be found in these and in other professions. Students receive a rewarding education in Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic history and culture, but also instilled are more general skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, skills which are highly attractive to potential employers.