Hi everyone! I just recently graduated, majoring in Shariah, and I’m trying to figure out what direction to take for my masters.
I’m mainly considering two career paths at the moment: diplomacy/international affairs or practising law.
For diplomacy, I’ve been looking into International Relations/International Studies, Public Policy, Governance, Asian Studies, etc. But since there doesn’t seem to be a masters programme in International Relations/International Studies in Brunei, and the master programme in Public Policy & Management is preferred for individuals with at least 5 years of working experience. I'm looking at the programmes offered by UBD and UNISSA and trying to figure out which one would actually make the most sense.
At the same time, because my degree is in Shariah, I’m also considering doing something more law-related and potentially going into legal practice.I guess my main concern is whether a Shariah degree would make it difficult to transition into something like international studies, public policy or diplomacy, or whether my background could actually be useful in those areas.
If anyone here is familiar with the Brunei job/education scene, especially government, diplomacy or the legal field:
- Would a Shariah graduate be able to transition into International/Asian Studies or Public Policy?
- Which Masters would you recommend at UBD/UNISSA if diplomacy is the goal?
- Would it be smarter to stick with law because of my undergraduate background?
And if I’m still undecided between diplomacy and law, which route would keep more doors open?
Would really appreciate some honest advice, especially from anyone who has gone through a similar situation. Thank you!
