Master of Arts (Honours) Latin and Modern History

The MA (Hons) in Latin is a four-year course run by the School of Classics. In the first year, if you have not studied Latin previously, you will be introduced to Latin language and literature from scratch. If you have already studied Latin at a higher level, in your first year you will undertake more advanced study in language and literature in modules that integrate the study of literary texts with linguistic and translation exercises. In second year, all students take modules that extend and refine their knowledge of Latin literature and its background, covering prose and poetry both from the Republic and from the imperial period, while continuing to incorporate progressive work on Latin language skills in preparation for Honours-level study. This programme will involve study of Latin and Modern History at an advanced, research-led level in which students will gain an understanding of how knowledge is created, advanced and renewed. The programme will encourage in all students a desire to pursue independent learning with curiosity, integrity, accuracy and intellectual rigour. This is a 48-month programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts (Honours). As with all St Andrews programmes, it is made up of credit bearing modules. Students must earn 480 credits over the duration of the programme, with 120 credits normally earned each academic year. Typically, the first two years of study include core modules specific to the programme as well as other modules chosen from a range of options (in some cases, including modules from a different Faculty). The remaining years offer advanced research-led learning through modules that provide a programme-specific curriculum.

Standard entry grades: AAAB, including A in a foreign language. Minimum entry grades: AABB, including B in a foreign language. Gateway entry grades: Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes. GCE A-Levels Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in a foreign language. Minimum entry grades: ABB, including B in a foreign language. IB points Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in a foreign language. Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in a foreign language. IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 7.0, with 6.5. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). TOEFL iBT - 94 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-20, Reading-19, Writing-24, Speaking).