The MLitt in Iranian Studies offers students the opportunity to study the history, politics and international relations of Iran in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. Introduction to major themes, concepts and approaches including aspects of methodology and historiography, and questions of nationalism, religion and society, as well as an outline of Iran’s place in the region and the broader international community. Access to a unique range of expertise on Iran from Late Antiquity to the modern era, along with a rich research environment provided by the Institute for Iranian Studies and staff located in other Schools including Art History, Classics and Modern Languages. You benefit from the resources of the University Library which has some 6,000 Persian books, a distinctive collection and one of the best in the UK. The taught programme includes a compulsory module introducing students to the study of Iran, with further module options in Iranian history, politics and language.One year full time.