Iranian Studies – online

Entry requirements

• A 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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MLitt in Iranian Studies is an online taught programme run by the School of History. It offers students the opportunity to study the history, politics, and international relations of Iran in a diverse and intellectually stimulating way.

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
• Benefit from the rich research environment of the Institute for Iranian Studies and with staff located in other Schools including Art History, Classics, and Modern Languages
• Access the University’s extensive digital collection of ebooks, journals, and electronic databases. The University library is also home to a distinctive collection of more than 6,000 Persian books.

Careers

History postgraduates go on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:

• journalism
• publishing
• think tanks
• government
• law
• teaching

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Fees and funding

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Discover more about postgraduate scholarships and postgraduate loans that they offer.

If you have graduated from the University within the last three academic years, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on postgraduate taught tuition fees.