Prospective students

The University of St Andrews Business School brings together critical thinkers from academia and the public, private and third sectors. This collaboration fosters entrepreneurial, socially responsible and research-informed learning for the leaders of tomorrow.

  • You will be taught by a dynamic academic team, from the Business School's three component Departments of Economics, Finance and Management, with a diverse range of research interests and backgrounds.
  • The programmes will develop your communication and transferable skills and collaborative and integrated problem-solving competencies.
  • You will develop critical thinking, self-reliance, research skills and other graduate attributes that will enhance your employability.
  • The School offers a diverse and flexible range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including BA, BSc, MA, MLitt and MSc options. Students can choose from single, joint or even triple honours undergraduate degree routes, allowing for a tailored and enriching academic experience.
  • You'll be immersed in a vibrant global community, collaborating with renowned scholars and talented students from around the world.
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Awards

Top-ranked programmes

Complete University Guide 2026

  • 2nd — Business and Management Studies
  • 4th — Economics

Guardian University Guide 2026

  • 2nd — Business and Management
  • 2nd — Economics

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

  • 6th — Business, Management, and Marketing
  • 5th — Economics

Overall rankings

The University of St Andrews

  • 2nd — Guardian
  • 2nd — Times and Sunday Times
  • 4th — Complete University Guide

These outstanding rankings highlight St Andrews' excellence in economics, finance and management.

Studying at St Andrews

For more than six centuries, the University of St Andrews has cultivated a legacy as a global leader in research and education. Today, we continue this tradition by providing a flexible degree structure that adapts to your academic passions, fostering intellectual curiosity and a collaborative learning environment.