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The MA (Hons) in Medieval History equips students to analyze intricate concepts and forms of communication across medieval Europe and the Middle East. You'll examine challenging historical questions while developing a firm grasp of how past events shape our modern world. This course offers advanced, research-focused study of Latin and Medieval History, helping students comprehend how academic knowledge evolves and expands. The curriculum fosters independent scholarship characterized by inquisitiveness, precision, academic honesty, and thoroughness. Spanning four years (48 months), this program culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews degrees, it comprises credit-based modules requiring 480 total credits (typically 120 per year). Initial years combine program-specific core modules with elective options (sometimes including cross-faculty courses), while later years focus on specialized, research-driven study tailored to the discipline.