MA (Honours) Persian and Russian in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

This program offers advanced, research-focused study of Persian and Russian, enabling students to explore how knowledge is developed, expanded, and refreshed. It fosters independent learning among all participants, emphasizing curiosity, integrity, precision, and academic rigor. The 48-month 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 120 per academic year. The initial two years combine mandatory program-specific courses with elective options (sometimes including interdisciplinary Faculty selections). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven modules that deepen subject expertise. The first two years blend core program requirements with diverse elective choices (potentially spanning multiple Faculties), while later years concentrate on advanced, discipline-specific research learning.