Prospective students

The School of Economics and Finance brings understanding and excitement from the latest research into the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Students who join the School are welcomed into a warm and friendly learning environment.

The School offers both Economics and Finance undergraduate courses, postgraduate taught Masters courses, and doctoral study opportunities. Students at St Andrews are proud of the School's excellence and expertise.

Economics at St Andrews is ranked third in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2021.

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Undergraduate

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Postgraduate taught

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Postgraduate research

Study Economics and Finance at St Andrews

Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading research and teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism or research, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.