Interdisciplinary postgraduate Masters degrees

Learn across subject boundaries with a Masters degree from the Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies:

• Energy Policy and Finance MSc
• Gender Studies MLitt
• Global Social and Political Thought MLitt
• Global Sustainable Development MSc
• Health Data Science MSc
• Museum and Heritage Studies MLitt 
• Museums, Heritage and Society (PGCert, PGDip, MLitt) - online

For our in-person degrees you can apply for admission anytime from the September of the previous year, to August of the entrant year. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible if you need a visa to study in the UK.

For our new online self-paced degree in Museums, Heritage and Society starting in September 2025 please see the programme link above for details of deadlines and information sessions.

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Visiting days are held in November and March each year to give you a chance to explore St Andrews, find out about our degrees, and meet current postgraduates. Find details of upcoming visiting days.

Throughout the year the University also hosts online information sessions for Masters applicants.

If you are unable to visit St Andrews in person, it may be possible to arrange a telephone meeting or video call with the programme director or a member of the Graduate School team. To arrange a telephone meeting or video call, please email gradschool@st-andrews.ac.uk.