Creative writing in French - double student win!
Two students from the French Department have won first place prizes in the annual Creative Writing in French contest organised by the University of Durham
School news
St Andrews top in UK for French studies
French Studies 1st in the UK in 2026 Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide
Masters degrees - apply now for September 2026 start
Masters in Comparative Literature and Masters in Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures now accepting applications for 2026 entry
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Former student wins prestigious dissertation prize
Congratulations to School of Modern Languages graduate Sadie Golen who won the ASMCF Douglas Johnson Memorial Essay Prize
St Andrews top in Scotland for languages and linguistics
School of Modern Languages 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK in 2026 Guardian University Guide
Byre World Returns for 2025-26
The School of Modern Languages's Byre World programme returns for the new academic year
Orientation 2025
The School of Modern Languages welcomes incoming undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Vacancy - Office Coordinator
The School of Modern Languages invites applications for the position of Office Coordinator.
School of Modern Languages Celebrates 2025 Academic Promotions Success
Congratulations to Ana Barazal Barreira, Colette Lawson and Claire Whitehead on their academic promotions
Laura Albertini Wins 2025 Golden Dandelion Prize
Laura Albertini awarded 2025 Golden Dandelion Prize for commitment to sustainability in the curriculum