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The MA (Hons) in English program trains students to analyze texts across diverse genres and historical periods, exploring the ideas, values, and historical contexts that have influenced literature. Throughout the degree, you'll examine a broad array of literary works spanning from Old English and Older Scots medieval texts to Renaissance drama, groundbreaking 19th-century fiction, modern poetry, and beyond.
The MA (Hons) in Medieval History equips students to examine advanced intellectual traditions across medieval Europe and the Middle East. You'll tackle intricate historical questions while developing a firm grasp of how past events shape our modern world. Medieval history scholars explore various historical themes and regions, from early Islamic Persia to Anglo-Saxon Britain, medieval political philosophy, or the role of queens. StAndrews boasts one of the UK's largest Medieval History departments, with over five decades of teaching expertise in this field.