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

This program offers an in-depth exploration of Middle East Studies and Social Anthropology through research-focused coursework. Students will develop insights into how academic knowledge evolves, expands, and transforms. The curriculum fosters independent scholarship characterized by curiosity, ethical inquiry, precision, and academic excellence. Spanning 48 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree requires completion of 480 credits, typically 120 credits per year. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options, potentially including interdisciplinary offerings. Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven modules tailored to the program's academic focus. The first two years blend core requirements with diverse electives (sometimes cross-Faculty), while later years emphasize advanced, discipline-specific research learning.