Classical studies
Undergraduate entry requirements 2013 - 2014.
The likely asking rates published here are based on the LIKELY MINIMUM GRADES which will be required for entry but candidates should remember that many factors are taken into account when making offers, including the Personal Statement and Reference on the UCAS application. No applicant is guaranteed admission on the basis of these grades alone. Actual offers may be higher or lower than the grades stated here. Candidates may also satisfy entrance requirements with other equivalent qualifications or by successful completion of recognised Access courses.
In addition to these entry requirements, candidates must possess the Faculty Entrance Requirements relevant to the degree subject.
More information on undergraduate Classical Studies courses at St Andrews.
| Course Name | UCAS Code |
Award | Advanced Highers |
Highers | A-Levels | IB | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History - Classical Studies | QV83 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Biblical Studies - Classical Studies | VQ68 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies | Q811 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Comparative Literature | Q890 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - English | QQ38 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 38 | English | |
| Classical Studies - Film Studies | QP83 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - French | RQ18 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Classical Studies - French (WIYA) | RQC8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Classical Studies - Geography | LQ78 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Greek | QQ87 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - International Relations | LQ28 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAA | AAA | 38 | ||
| Classical Studies - Italian | RQ38 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Italian (WIYA) | RQJ8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Latin | QQ86 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Mathematics | QG81 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 36 | Mathematics | |
| Classical Studies - Mediaeval History | QV81 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Middle East Studies | QT86 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Modern History | QVV1 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - New Testament | VQP8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Philosophy | QV85 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Scottish History | QVV2 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Social Anthropology | LQ68 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Classical Studies - Theological Studies | QV86 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AAAB | AAA | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and French) and Classical Studies | TQ68 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (Arabic and French) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | TQ6V | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Classical Studies | TRQ8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | TRQ5 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and Classical Studies | TR6R | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | TR6S | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Spanish) and Classical Studies | TP68 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Arabic and Spanish) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | TQPI | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (French and Italian) and Classical Studies | R38Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (French and Italian) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | R1Q8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (French and Russian) and Classical Studies | R17Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (French and Russian) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | R71Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (French and Spanish) and Classical Studies | R14Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (French and Spanish) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | R41Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | French | |
| Modern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Classical Studies | R37Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | R73Q | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Classical Studies | RRQ8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | RRQV | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Russian and Spanish) and Classical Studies | RQR8 | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 | ||
| Modern Languages (Russian and Spanish) and Classical Studies (WIYA) | RQRV | Master of Arts (Honours) | AABB | AAB | 36 |
Classical studies
- What is Classical Studies - why study it
- Classical Studies at St Andrews
- Degree options
- Programme requirements
- Modules: sub-honours
- Modules: Honours
- Undergraduate entry requirements
What the students say
"The Classics staff are very friendly and always accessible to students."
"The lectures are generally well delivered, and unlike many subjects the reading is a pleasure."
"All in all, if you are interested in gaining a good grounding in ancient thought and society, this course is extremely useful."
Undergraduate enquiries
All admissions queries should be sent to the University admissions department; they will forward relevant questions to our admissions officer.
