Study Languages and Comparative Literature at St Andrews

Study Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, or Comparative Literature with the School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews.

Learn more about the School of Modern Languages' undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Top in Scotland for languages and linguistics

The University of St Andrews was ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for languages and linguistics by the Guardian University Guide 2026. The ranking reflects the excellence of language, cultural, and comparative literature studies at the School of Modern Languages - one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK.

Front entrance to the Buchanan Building
Guardian Guide 2026

Studying at St Andrews

Located in a coastal town where the medieval meets the cosmopolitan, St Andrews provides a truly diverse and vibrant student community with a global outlook. Home to just over 8,000 undergraduate students, learn from leading academics and immerse yourself in your chosen field whilst exploring additional subjects through our flexible degree structure.

Why St Andrews