Welcome to prospective students

Welcome to Prospective Undergraduates

Cross-cultural communication, a knowledge of other identities and high-level language skills are essential attributes in today's and tomorrow's world. International economic and political developments are constantly creating new opportunities for graduates with expert knowledge of other languages, societies and cultures. We warmly welcome Undergraduate applicants who share our ambition to promote intercultural understanding by combining multi-lingual, multi-cultural skills with analytical competence of the highest order. I invite you to discover in the following pages whether St Andrews is right for you.

Dr Julia Prest, Director of Teaching

Welcome to Prospective Postgraduates

Embarking upon postgraduate studies is an important and exciting step; it will shape your immediate future and have a considerable impact on your life. I am delighted that you are considering coming to St Andrews, a place of excellence in teaching and research, for this vital phase of your education. At the School of Modern Languages we are proud of the wide range of carefully-focused, challenging programmes we have to offer to you. Find out if they match your individual needs and aspirations by perusing our dedicated web pages - we want to help you make the right choice.

Dr Robert Wilson, Director of Postgraduate Studies