MA Persian and Social Anthropology
About this course
MA (Hons) in Persian and Social Anthropology, an interdisciplinary degree combining Middle Eastern language studies with anthropological approaches to human society and culture. The course includes an optional year abroad. The second year covers options across business, economics and informatics, politics, international relations and social policy, art and architectural history, history, classics and archaeology, Celtic and Scottish ethnology, linguistics and language sciences, and philosophy, divinity and law. The third year provides student support through the Student Wellbeing Service, Student Counselling, Student Disability and Learning Support, and a University emergency helpline available 24 hours a day. The fourth year focuses on advanced study through a course in Persian literature, covering either classical or modern works, and a course in Persian or Middle Eastern culture depending on individual interests.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) 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%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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
- business, economics and informatics
- politics, international relations and social policy
- art and architectural history
- history, classics and archaeology
- Celtic and Scottish ethnology
- linguistics and language sciences
- philosophy, divinity and law
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- a course in Persian literature - either classical or modern
- a course in Persian or Middle Eastern culture, depending on your area of interest
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Persian and Social Anthropology at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £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 £6,000 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of MA Persian and Social Anthropology at University of Edinburgh do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Persian and Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.