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

The MA (Hons) in Economics offers a systematic, progressive, and thorough grounding in economic theories, fundamentals, analytical approaches, methodologies, and subject knowledge. This program enhances analytical and decision-making skills through instruction in quantitative and model-based analytical techniques. Economics students at St Andrews can specialize in areas such as macroeconomic theory, decision-making frameworks, global economics and development strategies, strategic interaction models, competitive markets and technological progress, as well as environmental economics. This course combines advanced, research-focused study of Ancient History and Economics, enabling students to comprehend how academic knowledge evolves, progresses, and revitalizes. The curriculum fosters independent scholarship among all participants, promoting inquisitiveness, ethical standards, precision, and academic discipline. Spanning 48 months, this program culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews degree programs, it comprises modular credit units, requiring students to complete 480 credits total, typically earning 120 credits per academic year. The initial two years generally consist of program-specific core modules alongside elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary courses). Subsequent years provide specialized, research-oriented education through program-specific advanced modules.