University of St Andrews Access Awards 2027

The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.

Depending on your household income, you could be eligible for a non-repayable guaranteed award for the duration of your undergraduate course.

Awards are open to applicants looking to study modern languages or comparative literature in the School of Modern Languages.

You can apply for the award after you have submitted your course application for a place at the University of St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award.

See the funding catalogue for more information about the St Andrews Access Award.

Undergraduate study in Languages and Comparative Literature

The University of St Andrews was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for languages and linguistics by the Guardian University Guide 2027.

The ranking reflects the excellence of language and cultural studies at the School of Modern Languages. The School of Modern Languages offers a truly global approach with academic staff working in eight languages – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, and Spanish – as well as Comparative Literature.

St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Learn more about the undergraduate degree options available through the School of Modern Languages.