Overview

The Persian and Iranian Studies program at The University of Arizona offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum.

Key Features

Students in the Persian and Iranian Studies program at The University of Arizona can focus on:

1) modern or classical Persian literature and culture or
2) the history, religion, social organization and politics in Iran and other Persian-speaking societies.

The program includes core courses, electives, research methods and thesis research. You will write a thesis to graduate. Intermediate proficiency in Persian is required. The program can be a pathway to a Ph.D. or to immediately join the workforce.

After completing a M.A. in Persian and Iranian Studies students will be able to:

Speak, read, and write with superior proficiency in the Persian language.
Analyze the historical, artistic, and political debates most relevant to Persian and Iranian culture.
Articulate clear and critical distinctions between certain historical, cultural, and literary practices in Persian and Iranian studies and their implications for current and future debates on the region.
Apply various methodologies to study the regional and global implications of Persian and Iranian history, culture, and language.
Formulate and pursue research projects of scholarly importance to the field of Persian and Iranian studies.
Contribute through presentations, publications, and scholarly projects to knowledge-making in Persian and Iranian studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Middle East
Medieval India
History of the Iranian Plateu: 600-1501
Islamic Mysticism
Love, Sex and Desire in the Islamicate Imaginary
Kingship in Medieval Islami Iran
Shi'ism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 35 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

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3 Letters of recommendation from academic references preferable. Note: recommenders will be required to upload their letters through the graduate college website. Instructions on how this works are provided within the online application process- we do not have a recommendation form.

Statement of purpose

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Writing Sample (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)

The Roshan GIDP reviewers may ask for a virtual interview during the application review process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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