MA (Honours) English and Social Anthropology in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

This program offers advanced study in English and Social Anthropology through research-focused coursework, enabling students to explore how knowledge is developed, expanded, and revitalized. It fosters independent learning among students, promoting curiosity, integrity, precision, and academic rigor. Spanning 48 months, the curriculum leads to 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 combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary Faculty selections). The final years emphasize specialized, research-driven study through advanced program-focused modules. The first two years blend core subjects with diverse electives (potentially from other Faculties), while the latter stages concentrate on tailored, research-oriented coursework.