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This program offers advanced, research-focused study of Arabic and German, enabling students to explore how knowledge is developed, expanded, and refreshed. It fosters independent learning among all participants, promoting curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous scholarship. Spanning 48 months, the course leads to a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules, requiring students to complete 480 credits (typically 120 per academic year). The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options, potentially including interdisciplinary modules. The final years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program's academic objectives. The first two years blend core subjects with diverse electives (sometimes from other faculties), while the later years emphasize advanced, discipline-specific research learning.