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This program offers advanced, research-focused study of Arabic, Persian, and Russian, enabling students to comprehend how knowledge evolves, progresses, and transforms. It fosters independent learning among all participants, promoting curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous scholarship. Spanning 48 months, the course culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules. Participants must complete 480 credits over the program's duration, typically earning 120 credits per academic year. The initial two years generally involve core program-specific modules alongside elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary Faculty offerings). Subsequent years provide specialized, research-driven education through curriculum-tailored advanced modules.