MA (Honours) Classical Studies and Modern History in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Modern History equips you to examine historical events from the last five centuries through a contemporary lens. You'll select from diverse optional courses spanning broad chronological, geographic and thematic scopes. Covering approximately 1450 to the present day, the program offers studies on Britain, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and parts of Africa and the Americas. Available topics include intellectual, political, cultural, military, religious, gender, social and economic history. This four-year program, administered by the School of History, trains students in critical source analysis, material evaluation and academic research methods. In your first year, you'll study two supplementary subjects alongside modern history, typically continuing with at least one into second year. The analytical skills developed through examining primary and secondary sources prepare you for advanced historical study in years three and four, where you can explore global modern histories. Your final year includes opportunities for specialized research. The curriculum values interdisciplinary learning, requiring sub-honours students to take modules in complementary fields like English, art history or geography. St Andrews modern history graduates emerge with comprehensive historical understanding and the ability to draw connections across eras and cultures.