Overview

The Iranian Studies programme at the University of St Andrews 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 the rich research environment of 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

Enjoy access to the University's extensive digital collection of ebooks, journals, and electronic databases

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes in Iranian History

Iran and the World since 1921

Medieval Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids

Directed Reading

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Islamic Studies View 40 other Masters in Islamic Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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94

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76

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 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 international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV or résumé, which should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

a personal statement

a sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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