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

This program offers an in-depth exploration of International Relations and Social Anthropology through research-focused study, enabling students to comprehend how knowledge evolves, progresses, and is revitalized. It fosters independent learning among all participants, promoting curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous analysis. Spanning 48 months, the course culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules, requiring students to complete 480 credits total, typically earning 120 credits annually. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary Faculty selections). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program. The first two years blend core subjects with diverse electives (potentially from other Faculties), while later years emphasize advanced, program-centric research learning.