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Iranian Studies - online (Taught)

  • MLitt
  • 5 Years
  • Part-Time
  • 7 September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Distance learning
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2027-2028
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Course summary

This course introduces you to major themes, concepts and approaches including aspects of methodology and historiography. You will explore questions of nationalism, religion and society, as well as an Iran's place in the region and the broader international community.

  • Gain access to a unique range of expertise on Iran from late antiquity to the modern era

  • Benefit from the rich research environment of the Institute for Iranian Studies and with staff located across other Schools including Art History, Classics, and Modern Languages

  • Access the University's extensive digital collection of ebooks, journals, and electronic databases

Modules

Course Modules

Please see the Course Details section for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/middle-east-studies/iranian-studies-mlitt-online/

Assessment method

Modules are assessed through coursework.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance learning

Study options

  • MLitt • Part-Time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2027

Entry requirements

An 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in History or a subject-related area. Students do not need knowledge of the Persian language for admission. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

A 2.1 Honours degree in any other discipline; successful applicants from other disciplines will likely receive a conditional offer should they be unable to provide evidence of relevant professional experience or prior knowledge.

Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning such as professional qualifications or certifications.

English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 13

Recent Graduate Discount: The University of St Andrews offers a 10 percent reduction in postgraduate tuition fees for students who have graduated during the last three years and are now starting a postgraduate programme.
Further details on awards are available from our Fees and Funding webpages: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/scholarships/taught/

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