Academic degree: Bachelor of Humanities
Duration: 4 years
Languages of instruction: Kazakh/Russian/Chinese/Japanese/Korean/Arabic/Turkish
Second foreign language: English
Graduate employment rate — 78%
The educational program “Oriental Studies” is aimed at training professionals in the field of Oriental studies who speak two foreign languages, as well as have knowledge of the history, politics, economics, and culture of the countries of the East. The educational program has been developed in accordance with the requirements of employers and provides graduates with the competencies necessary to carry out the professional activities of an expert in the languages and cultures of the East.
The program's unique advantages include complete immersion in the linguistic and cultural environment of Asian countries, as well as comprehensive training for Oriental studies specialists. Students study Eastern languages, the history and culture of Asian countries, politics and diplomacy, economics and modern business processes, religious and spiritual traditions, and development models of Eastern states. The uniqueness of the program "6B02201 - Oriental Studies" is ensured by the specializations: "Specialist in media culture and creative industries of the East" (micro-credentials: specialist in media culture of the countries of the East, analyst of creative industries of the Eastern region) and "Analyst of the Eastern direction of global foreign economic policy" (micro-credentials: analyst of foreign economic policy of the countries of the East, expert in trade and economic cooperation with the countries of the East). The program is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, practical focus and use of interactive teaching methods, as well as continuous study of Eastern and English languages.
Additional benefits of the program include opportunities for academic mobility to leading partner universities in China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, and Arab countries; pre- graduation internship at government organizations and large companies; and the opportunity to obtain additional language and professional certifications.
The faculty includes professors, PhD holders, and master's degree holders who use a variety of teaching methods, such as situational modeling, discussions, case studies, and individual and group work, which help develop students' critical thinking, strategic planning, and analytical skills.
Graduates of the 6B02201 — Oriental Studies program can work in the following fields and organizations:
Public sector:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Local and central government bodies;
- Analytical and expert bodies;
International and business environment:
- International companies and corporations;
- Large and small logistics companies;
Analytics and science:
- Research institutes;
- Think tanks and consulting organizations.
Graduates of the Oriental Studies program can pursue the following professional careers:
- Research and analytical careers;
- Diplomatic and consular service and international relations specialist;
- Consultant on international economic and foreign policy activities;
- Translation activities;
- Scientific and research activities;
- Teaching activities
Elective subjects: Foreign language/World history
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