Iranian Studies

University of St Andrews

Postgraduate MLitt Full-time 1 Year Languages

Iranian Studies MLitt is a postgraduate degree at University of St Andrews, based in St Andrews, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

The MLitt in Iranian Studies offers students the opportunity to study the history, politics and international relations of Iran in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.

The MLitt in Iranian Studies is a one-year taught programme run by the School of History.

The 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.

Highlights
- Gain access to a unique range of expertise on Iran from Late Antiquity to the modern era.

- Study in a rich research environment provided by the Institute for Iranian Studies and with staff located in other Schools including Art History, Classics and Modern Languages.

- Benefit from the resources of the University Library which has a distinctive collection of over 6,000 Persian books.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MLitt
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Languages