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
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Gain access to a unique range of expertise on Iran from Late Antiquity to the modern era.
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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.
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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:
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journalism
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publishing
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think tanks
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government
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law
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teaching.?
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September 2025
University of St Andrews
College Gate,
St Andrews,
KY16 9AJ, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.