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This program offers an in-depth exploration of Modern Languages (Italian and Persian) alongside Ancient History, delivered through research-focused instruction that reveals how knowledge evolves and progresses. Students will develop the skills for autonomous learning, characterized by inquisitiveness, precision, and academic discipline. Spanning 60 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 540 credits total, typically earning 120 credits annually. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options, sometimes including interdisciplinary selections. Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program's academic objectives. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options, sometimes including interdisciplinary selections. Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program's academic objectives.