Improve your skills

Improving your skills is an important way to enhance your employability. Students can improve their skills by taking courses provided by IELLI (International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute). Staff can take professional development courses from OSDS (Organisational and Staff Development Services).

Saints Skills Awards

These awards can help you get and talk about the skills employers want. Open to all students, in any year of study.

Graduate attributes

The University's 20 graduate attributes frame the knowledge, skills and capabilities that the University helps students develop throughout their time at St Andrews.

Search for courses

See a full list of upcoming personal development courses for students and staff.

Santander Open Academy

As part of the University of St Andrews' partnership with Santander Universities UK, students can access this free digital learning platform.