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This program offers an in-depth exploration of Classical Studies and Mathematics through research-focused instruction, enabling students to comprehend how knowledge is developed, expanded, and revitalized. It fosters independent learning among all participants, promoting curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous scholarship. Spanning 48 months, the curriculum culminates in 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 focus on mandatory program-specific courses alongside elective options, which may include interdisciplinary selections. The final years emphasize advanced, research-driven education through specialized modules tailored to the program. The first two years combine essential core subjects with diverse electives, potentially from other faculties, while the latter stages concentrate on program-specific, research-oriented coursework.