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University of St Andrews: Iranian Studies

Institution University of St Andrews View institution profile
Department History
Web www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Email pghist@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone 01334 462907
Study type Taught

Summary

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.

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The University of St Andrews

  • Scotland’s first university
  • Over 120 postgraduate courses.
  • Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
  • 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)


 

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