Career Opportunities

	Careers in Asian Studies: Australia's future is indisputably linked with Asia, and Asia specialists are in increasingly high demand. Asian Studies with the language specialty opens up a wide spectrum of careers. Graduates may find employment opportunities in areas such as translation and interpreting, government, international corporations, journalism and teaching in Australia and overseas. They work in Australia and around the world. More about Asian Studies at Murdoch.
	Careers in English: Depending on the particular make-up of the degree, graduates in English would be trained for employment in several of the following professions: advertising, design, teaching, public administration, journalism, acting, stage direction, publishing, computer arts, and many fields of business.More about English at Murdoch.
	Careers in History: The discipline of history - the rigorous examination of surviving evidence and the critical testing of ideas and theories against that evidence - provides a uniquely valuable form of intellectual training with a wide range of occupational applications. The study of history promotes generic and applied skills (literary, analytical and communicatory) necessary for success in a wide range of occupations in business, industry, government and education. A degree in History is an international passport for all forms of employment where rational and informed decision-making is required and wisdom gained from knowledge of past experience is an asset. More about History at Murdoch.
	Careers in Philosophy: In today's work environment, flexiblity of mind, stategic thinking and solid education are in high demand. Philosophy graduates are, therefore, very attractive to the employment market. Jobs in Philosophy are wide ranging and include employment in the public sector, business and the professions where the ability to organise and analyse data and draw clear, sound judgements are highly valued. More about Philosophy at Murdoch.
	Careers in Politics and International Studies: Graduates in Politics and International Studies are suited to employment in parliamentary offices, public administration, journalism, teaching, research, international business and corporate management. More about Politics and International Studies at Murdoch.
	Careers in Public Policy and Management: Graduates of the public policy and management course will be suited for management positions in the public and private sectors. They will also enjoy careers as advisers to politicians and in journalism. More about Public Policy and Management at Murdoch.
	Careers in Sociology: In an era of widespread dislocation, sociological knowlegde and skills are increasingly important in a wide range of professions and occupations; furthermore, sociology also aids our understanding of all social processes beyond the workplace. Murdoch's Sociology graduates are planning, collecting information, communicating, leading teams, project managing, acting as catalysts, lobbying, training others, developing policy, and working with children. More about Sociology at Murdoch.
	Careers in Theology: In the workplace and community, Theology graduates are able to handle some of the hard questions about life. They provide leadership in, social justice, welfare, chaplaincies, counselling and other organisations of care. Studying Theology with a teaching degree broadens career opportunities into the Anglican and Uniting Church education sectors. Theology graduates also provide leadership in lay ministries and specialised ministries of congregations and religious organisations. Studying Youth Work units at edith Cowan University through cross enrolment will provide an academic foundation for a vocation in church youth work, youth chaplaincy and other related fields. More about Theology at Murdoch.
	Careers in Tourism University graduates in tourism can expect to seek employment in a wide variety of occupations in the accommodation, hospitality and tourism industries. In addition, the policy, planning and research orientation of the Murdoch degree means that students will be able to seek employment in the public sector, both directly in tourism and in other departments that also have tourism related functions. In Western Australia, that would include the Department of Environment and Conservation, especially National Parks. Libraries, museums and local government also have tourism related functions and are increasingly recognising the need for specialists. More about Tourism at Murdoch.

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