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University of St Andrews: Iranian Studies
Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
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Department | History |
Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
pghist@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462907 |
Study type | Taught |
MLitt
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in 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 university's international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in 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 university's international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The MLitt in Iranian Studies is a one-year taught programme run by the School of History.
**Highlights**
- Introduction to major themes, concepts and approaches including aspects of methodology and historiography, and questions of nationalism, religion and society, as well as an outline of Iran’s place in the region and the broader international community.
- Access to a unique range of expertise on Iran from Late Antiquity to the modern era, along with a rich research environment provided by the Institute for Iranian Studies and staff located in other Schools including Art History, Classics and Modern Languages.
- Benefit from the resources of the University Library which has some 6,000 Persian books, a distinctive collection and one of the best in the UK.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a strongly related discipline is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |

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