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Arabic and Persian (MA Hons)

Undergraduate · Social

Arabic and Persian (MA Hons)

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this programme

This wide-ranging joint honours programme is your opportunity to learn the languages spoken by more than 470 million people worldwide. Together, Arabic and Persian open the door to a fascinating and varied region taking in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. They are also your gateway to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam.Arabic is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Persian is the national language of Iran, where it is indigenously known as Farsi, and spoken as Dari in Af

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Social
Duration
4 years · 4 years
Tuition
£29,600 / year
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September
Deadline
13 January 2027

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (3)

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