MA (Honours) International Relations and Middle East Studies in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

This program offers an in-depth exploration of International Relations and Middle East Studies through research-focused coursework, enabling students to comprehend how academic knowledge evolves and progresses. Participants will develop a commitment to self-directed learning characterized by curiosity, honesty, precision, and scholarly rigor. Spanning 48 months, this curriculum culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews degree programs, it consists of credit-based courses, requiring students to complete 480 credits total, typically earning 120 credits annually. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven instruction through tailored coursework. The first two years blend core disciplinary requirements with diverse elective choices (sometimes incorporating modules from other faculties), while later years emphasize advanced, program-specific research learning.