The newly inaugurated Institute of Iranian Studies in the School of History now offers a taught postgraduate programme in Iranian Studies. The following options are available:

  1. The Graduate Diploma is a nine-month programme of study which runs from September to May each year. Students take three taught modules as described below.
  2. M.Litt is a 12-month programme which comprises the same taught element as the Diploma plus a 15,000 word dissertation which may be commenced after the successful completion of the taught elements and must be submitted by 31 August.
  3. M.Phil. is a two year programme consisting of the same taught element as the Diploma, plus a 40,000 word dissertation.