MA (Honours) in History in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in History program guides students in exploring and examining the complete spectrum of human endeavors throughout time. By developing historical consciousness—which enhances modern understanding by connecting today's world with bygone eras—you'll learn to identify the cultural and social forces that have influenced civilizations worldwide. Your coursework will cultivate critical thinking abilities for assessing diverse forms of evidence while developing expertise in interpreting and conveying their importance to others. This four-year degree, offered by the School of History, begins with a wide-ranging curriculum covering multiple historical periods during the initial two years. The analytical techniques you master for working with primary and secondary sources will equip you for more specialized historical investigations in your third and fourth years. The final year particularly emphasizes focused study on a subject of your personal academic interest.