Persian and Iranian Studies (MA)

Master of Arts in Persian and Iranian Studies

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Persian and Iranian Studies prepares you to work in academic, private and public positions where extensive knowledge of Iran and other Persian-speaking societies such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan is required. M.A. students can focus on 1) modern or classical Persian literature and culture or 2) the history, religion, social organization and politics in Iran and other Persian-speaking societies. The program includes core courses, electives, research methods and thesis research. You will write a thesis to graduate. Intermediate proficiency in Persian is required. The program can be a pathway to a Ph.D. or to immediately join the workforce.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

75%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.06 Years