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This program offers advanced, research-focused study combining Russian and Geography, where students explore how knowledge evolves and expands. Participants will develop skills for independent learning characterized by curiosity, precision, and academic rigor. Spanning 60 months, it leads to a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules, requiring 540 credits total (typically 120 per academic year). The initial two years feature core program modules alongside elective options (sometimes including cross-faculty courses). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-driven modules tailored to the program. The first two years combine mandatory courses with selected electives (potentially from other departments), while later years emphasize advanced, discipline-specific research learning.