This Bachelor’s programme in Persian and Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Edinburgh offers comprehensive training in both classical and modern Persian language skills, enabling students to access and interpret a wide array of original texts and cultural materials. The curriculum combines linguistic proficiency with cultural, historical, and contemporary studies, preparing graduates for diverse career paths related to the Middle East and Central Asia.
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This Bachelor’s programme in Persian and Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Edinburgh offers comprehensive training in both classical and modern Persian language skills, enabling students to access and interpret a wide array of original texts and cultural materials. The curriculum combines linguistic proficiency with cultural, historical, and contemporary studies, preparing graduates for diverse career paths related to the Middle East and Central Asia.
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Starting 2026-09-01
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Year 1 In Year 1 you will study basic Persian grammar, vocabulary and conversational skills. You will also take courses in Islamic history and in Modern Middle Eastern History. Year 2 You will continue with your language study and take courses in the religion of Islam, and Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures. You could study, or continue to study, an additional Middle Eastern Language, or choose other option courses from IMES and/or from other subject areas. Year 3 If international travel restrictions allow, you may have the option of spending Year 3 in a Persian-speaking country or at an approved institution elsewhere, improving your language skills and undertaking independent study. Options may include a semester on exchange at a Middle Eastern university. Year 4 You will continue to develop your translation and conversational skills and will write your Honours dissertation.
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Applicants must meet the standard entry criteria, which include: SQA Highers with grades AAAA to AABB by the end of S5 or AAAA to AAAB by the end of S6; at least BBB in one year of S4-S6. A Levels with grades AAB to ABB. IB students require 36 points with 665 at HL or 34 points with 655 at HL. Additional requirements may include language proficiency and relevant academic background depending on the specific course prerequisites.
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