Iranian Studies

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  • University/Institute Name SOAS University of London
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJul 2026

Position Details (Master's)

The MA Iranian Studies from SOAS University of Londonenables students to Immerse into the intricate tapestry of Iran's contemporary history, culture, politics, language and international relations within the Middle East and beyond and become an expert on Iran and its wider region.

TheMA Iranian Studies from SOAS University of London in a vibrant academic community and take advantage of opportunities to learn Persian and other Middle Eastern languages. This unique program is offered by only a handful of universities worldwide, placing SOAS at the forefront of Iranian Studies.

Employment

Graduates of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.Recent School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics graduates have been hired by:

  • Africa Matters
  • Amnesty International
  • Arab British Chamber of Commerce
  • BBC World Service
  • British High Commission
  • Council for British Research in the Levant
  • Department for International Development
  • Edelman
  • Embassy of Jordan
  • Ernst & Young
  • Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Courses include:
  • Comparative Literature: Methodology and Critique
  • Comparative Literature: A New Era
  • Gender, Protest, and Revolution in the Middle East
  • Queering Migrations and Diasporas
  • Gender, Law and Society in The Middle East and North Africa
  • Iran, History and Politics

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026