Overview

University of St Andrews 's 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 across other Schools including Art History, Classics, and Modern Languages

Access the University's extensive digital collection of ebooks, journals, and electronic databases

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes in Iranian History

Directed Reading in Iranian History

Medieval Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids

Iran and the World since 1921

Special Topic in Iranian Studies

Persian Language and Culture

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An 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.

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Tuition Fees

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27200 GBP / year

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12630 GBP / year

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Funding

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