Perspectives

At Goethe University Frankfurt, students have the opportunity to build on the bachelor's program in Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia by pursuing a master's degree, such as the English-language master's program Southeast Asian Studies. This program is directly connected to the expertise acquired during the bachelor's studies and further deepens that knowledge. Another option is the interdisciplinary and also English-language master's program Modern East Asian Studies, which involves faculty from Frankfurt’s other Asia departments as well as experts in law, economics, and social sciences.

The bachelor's program in Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia provides students with a structured presentation of knowledge, relevance to practice (e.g., translation exercises, creating project work, or implementing an internship), and the development of a reflective approach to Southeast Asia-related sources. It equips students with the fundamentals of intercultural and comprehensive competence in the area of Southeast Asia. This program opens access to a wide range of career opportunities related to Southeast Asia in fields such as:

• Academic career (master's degree, doctorate)
• Educational institutions
• Business (foreign trade, banking, consulting)
• Cultural management
• Library studies
• Publishing editorial offices
• Advertising agencies
• Media, journalism

For an overview of potential career paths and professional fields, as well as interviews with alumni of Goethe University, visit the Career Service's "What to Become?" page.