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This program offers advanced study of German, Italian, and Russian through research-focused coursework, enabling students to explore how knowledge evolves and expands. Participants will develop skills in independent learning characterized by curiosity, 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 480 credits total, typically 120 credits per year. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven study within the discipline. The first two years blend core program requirements with diverse elective choices (sometimes from other faculties), while later years emphasize advanced, subject-specific research learning.