Persian Studies (MA Hons)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this programme
Persian is one of the major languages of the Middle East and Central Asia. Its modern form has three variants which, collectively, are the first language of over 120 million people. It is the national language of Iran, indigenously known as Farsi. It is known 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 textilesOur programme is also your gateway to understanding modern Iran, a dynamic society at the crossroads of Europe an
- 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)
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- The Defne-Muhtar Kent Education Foundation ScholarshipPartial funding
- Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh ScholarshipLiving stipend