Overview

Key Features

Students of the Persian and Iranian Studies program at The University of Arizona can focus on a) modern or classical Persian literature and culture or b) Iranian (or other Persian speaking societies') history, religion, social organization, and politics. They also engage in a critical examination of contemporary ideas and methodologies in the field of Persian and Iranian Studies.

The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender Issues and Women's Literature in the Middle East

Iranian Cinema, Gender Issues, and Social Change

Iranian Culture and Society

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

Middle East

Mixed Methods in Applied Anthropology

Studies in Colonial and Post-Colonial Literature and Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Islamic Studies View 55 other Masters in Islamic Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

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 Fee

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International

34000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

14000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Tucson

830 - 1140 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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