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The MA (Hons) in German is a four-year program offered by the School of Modern Languages, welcoming both beginners and advanced students with prior German qualifications like A-Level or SQA Higher. During the initial two years, participants will enroll in courses tailored to their current proficiency, enhancing their German language abilities while exploring diverse aspects of German literature, culture, and civilization. This advanced, research-focused curriculum combines German with Theological Studies, teaching students how knowledge evolves through scholarly inquiry. The program fosters independent learning characterized by curiosity, precision, and academic rigor. Spanning 48 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree requires completing 480 credits (typically 120 per year). The first half of the program features core subjects alongside elective options (sometimes from other faculties), while the latter years concentrate on specialized, research-driven coursework. The first half of the program features core subjects alongside elective options (sometimes from other faculties), while the latter years concentrate on specialized, research-driven coursework.