Overview

Persian from University of St Andrews offers a good opportunity for comparative analyses between different languages, literatures, cultures, national cinemas, histories, politics and economics.

Quick Facts:

At St Andrews, the focus is on Modern Persian, with emphasis on language, literature, drama, visual culture and cinema, but students are also given the opportunity to become familiar with classical literary and historical texts.
Students taking Persian with another language will have the opportunity to apply to take an integrated year abroad between second and third year to a country in your other chosen language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Persian for Beginners
Intermediate Persian
Key Texts in Modern Persian Literature
Modern Iran through Cinema
Modernity and Iranian Drama
Songs of Love and Revolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

70

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 6 other Bachelors in Islamic Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

70

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAB

Minimum entry grades: AABB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAB

Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5)

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland £9,250
Channel Islands, Isle of Man £9,250

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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Scholarships Information

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