MA (Honours) English and Scottish History in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Scottish History offers a perfect foundation for comprehending Scotland's distinctive historical evolution and global significance. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of the nation's past, enriching your experience of living, learning, and working in Scotland. Offered by the School of History, this four-year degree enables students to examine Scottish History through multiple perspectives, investigating themes like conflicts, power struggles, governance, oppression, intellectual movements, societal challenges, and cultural heritage. The curriculum delivers advanced, research-focused instruction in both English and Scottish History, teaching students how knowledge is developed, expanded, and revitalized. It fosters independent scholarship characterized by inquisitiveness, ethical standards, precision, and academic discipline. This 48-month course culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree, structured around credit-based modules requiring 480 credits total (typically 120 credits annually). The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (potentially including cross-disciplinary subjects), while later years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program.