BA Iranian Studies (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

The subject Iranian Studies deals with the history, languages, culture and religions of the Iranian-speaking region. In addition to Iran, this also includes parts of present-day Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan as far as India in the east and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Iraq and Syria in the west. The study of social, religious and cultural issues such as ideas of religion and history, gender roles, Iranian literature and media or religious and ethnic minorities are part of the BA programme alongside the acquisition of the Persian language.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The most important language in Iranian Studies is New Persian, which is taught in a language course over 4 semesters. Much emphasis is placed on language practice.

Career pathways

Depending on the orientation and combination of studies and relevant internships, occupations are possible in the areas of journalism, the publishing industry, development cooperation, diplomacy or business administration, and in cultural or intercultural fields, for example as a translator. Related and consecutive/graduate programmes

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