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Iranian Studies (MLitt) - online

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MLitt - Master of Letters

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 years

Course 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 way.

Course details

The MLitt in Iranian Studies is an online 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.


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 over 6,000 Persian books.

Assessment

The modules are assessed through coursework.

After your degree

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.

Application deadline

08 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,880per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    207 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    6th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    2nd

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