MA Persian and English Literature
About this course
MA (Hons) in Persian and English Literature, a joint honours degree exploring Persian and Middle Eastern culture alongside English literary texts and theory. The programme includes an optional year abroad. The first year covers domestic transformation, international challenges, post-war independence and conflict, poetry, drama, and prose. The second year introduces Islamic and Middle Eastern Cultures alongside the religion of Islam - an exploration of the religion's branches, key texts, central beliefs and rituals. The third year focuses on Persian and Middle Eastern literature and culture and English literature, including reading theory.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: English Literature or combined English at B) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 38%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 28%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
Modules
- domestic transformation
- international challenges
- post-war independence and conflict
- poetry
- drama
- prose
- the religion of Islam - an exploration of the religion's branches, key texts, central beliefs and rituals
- Islamic and Middle Eastern Cultures - an introduction to the literary, aesthetic and intellectual culture of the Middle East, from the eve of Islam to the modern period
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- Persian and Middle Eastern literature and culture
- English literature, including reading theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Persian and English Literature at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £48,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Persian and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Persian and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does MA Persian and English Literature at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Persian and English Literature at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.