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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Persian and Social Anthropology (MA Hons)

Undergraduate · Social

Persian and Social Anthropology (MA Hons)

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this programme

Combining Persian with Social Anthropology, you will learn one of the major languages of the Middle East and Central Asia while studying human behaviour and ideas in a range of contexts:socialculturalreligiouspoliticalThe modern form of Persian is the first language of over 120 million people. It is the national language of Iran, indigenously known as Farsi. It is spoken as Dari in Afghanistan and Tajik in Tajikistan. To study Persian is to enter into a rich and diverse culture that has produced:major epic and Sufi poetsworld-class cinemaexquisite fine art and textil

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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