Postgraduate tuition fees
Postgraduate tuition fees for taught and research programmes at the University of St Andrews.
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Postgraduate Taught (Home)
Postgraduate fees are reviewed annually
The University reviews taught postgraduate tuition fees each year as part of its usual process. Changes to undergraduate fee structures do not affect postgraduate fees.
Postgraduate Taught (Home) – Band A
| Schools | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
|
Department of Economics (Business School)
|
£12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
|
Graduate School
|
£12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
Postgraduate Taught (Home) – Band B
| Schools | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£14,850 | £15,590 | £15,900 |
|
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
|
£14,850 | £15,590 | £15,900 |
|
Graduate School
|
£14,850 | £15,590 | £15,900 |
Postgraduate Taught (Overseas)
Postgraduate fees are reviewed annually
The University reviews taught postgraduate tuition fees each year as part of its usual process. Changes to undergraduate fee structures do not affect postgraduate fees.
Postgraduate Taught (Overseas) – Band A
| Schools | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£25,900 | £27,200 | £27,750 |
|
Department of Economics (Business School)
|
£25,900 | £27,200 | £27,750 |
|
Graduate School
|
£25,900 | £27,200 | £27,750 |
Postgraduate Taught (Overseas) – Band B
| Schools | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£29,990 | £31,450 | £32,700 |
|
Graduate School
|
£29,990 | £31,450 | £32,700 |
Postgraduate Taught (Exceptions)
Postgraduate fees are reviewed annually
The University reviews taught postgraduate tuition fees each year as part of its usual process. Changes to undergraduate fee structures do not affect postgraduate fees.
International Education Institute
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (PGCert)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £4,010 | £4,210 | £4,295 |
| Overseas | £8,650 | £9,065 | £9,250 |
| Online | £4,010 | £4,210 | £4,295 |
| Single module (15 credits) | — | — | £1,075 |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (PGDip)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £8,020 | £8,420 | £8,590 |
| Overseas | £17,270 | £18,135 | £18,500 |
| Online | £8,020 | £8,420 | £8,590 |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MSc)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
| Overseas | £25,900 | £27,200 | £27,750 |
| Online | £12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
International Education
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
| Overseas | £25,900 | £27,200 | £27,750 |
| Online | £12,030 | £12,630 | £12,880 |
School of Biology
Sustainable Aquaculture (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved September and October 2026 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £6,000 | To be confirmed |
School of Computer Science
Data Science (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved for September and October 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £6,000 | To be confirmed |
Global Digital Humanities (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved for September and October 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | - | £1,250 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £15,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | - | £1,250 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £10,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | - | £1,250 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £5,000 | To be confirmed |
School of Divinity
Bible and the Contemporary World (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLitt | - | £12,630 | £12,880 |
| PGDip | - | £8,420 | £8,590 |
| Single module (30 credits) | - | - | £2,150 |
School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Data Literacy for Justice (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved for September and October 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £6,000 | To be confirmed |
School of International Relations
Terrorism and Political Violence (MLitt) – not accepting new applications
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £2,475 by module £4,950 MLitt dissertation |
£2,595 by module £5,210 MLitt dissertation |
£1,325 by module (15 credits) £5,300 MLitt dissertation |
Terrorism, Extremism and Political Violence (MLitt, PGCert, PGDip) – online
Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice (MSc, PGCert, PGDip) – online
| Type | Approved for September and October 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|
| MSc | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PGDip | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PGCert | £1,500 per 15 credits with an estimated total fee of £6,000 | To be confirmed |
School of Medicine
Health Professions Education (online)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £15,800 | £15,800 | £15,800 |
| PG Diploma | £10,530 | £10,530 | £10,530 |
| PG Certificate | £5,270 | £5,270 | £5,270 |
School of Modern Languages
German and Comparative Literature (collaborative course with the University of Bonn)
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £6,930 | £6,930 | £6,930 |
| Overseas | £25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies
International Master in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies
Two-year programme fee
This fee covers the full cost of the two-year programme.
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £22,060 | £23,150 | £24,300 |
| Overseas | £46,145 | £48,450 | £50,870 |
School of Psychology
PG Certificate - The Psychology of Dementia Care
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | £2,900 | £2,900 | £2,900 |
| Single module | — | — | £965 |
Postgraduate Research (Home)
PhD, MSt (Res), EngD, MD, MSc (Res), DProf TESOL, DProf International Relations (Part-time)
| Degree | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD, MSt (Res), EngD, MD | £5,006 | £5,238 | Fees will be set by UKRI in spring 2028 |
| MSc (Res) | £7,126 | £7,568 | Fees will be set by UKRI in spring 2028 |
| DProf TESOL | £5,845 | £6,020 | £6,320 |
| DProf International Relations (Part time) | £2,503 | £2,619 | Fees will be set by UKRI in spring 2028 |
MPhil, MFA
MPhil and MFA programmes run over two years.
- For year 1 fees, see the tuition fees for postgraduate taught programmes.
- For year 2 fees, the University charges the equivalent PhD research fee for 2027-2028. The University usually confirms this fee in early 2027. See the tuition fees for other research programmes above.
Postgraduate Research (Overseas)
DProf TESOL, DProf International Relations (Part time)
| Degree | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DProf TESOL | £5,845 | £6,020 | £6,320 |
| DProf International Relations (Part-time) | £10,785 | £11,110 | £11,550 |
MPhil, MFA
MPhil and MFA programmes run over two years.
- For year 1 fees, see the tuition fees for taught postgraduate programmes.
- For year 2 fees, the University charges the equivalent PhD research fee for 2027-2028. The University usually confirms this fee in early 2027. See the tuition fees for other research programmes above.
Faculty of Arts
Schools of:
- Art History
- Classics
- Divinity
- English
- Geography and Sustainable Development (Arts)
- History
- International Relations
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Modern Languages
- Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies
Departments of:
- Economics
- Department of Finance
- Department of Management
| Year of entry | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | £23,100 | |
| 2026 | — | £22,220 | — | 2026 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee-paying period of study |
| 2025 | £21,570 | £21,570 | — | 2025 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee-paying period of study |
| 2024 | £20,940 | £20,940 | — | 2024 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee-paying period of study |
| 2023 | £20,330 | £20,330 | — | 2023 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2022 | £19,360 | £19,360 | — | 2022 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2021 | £18,800 | £18,800 | — | 2021 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2020 | £18,250 | £18,250 | — | 2020 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2019 | £17,380 | £17,380 | — | 2019 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
Faculties of Science and Medicine
Schools of:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Geography and Sustainable Development (Science)
- Medicine
- Physics and Astronomy
- Psychology
| Year of entry | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | £28,140 | |
| 2026 | — | £27,060 | — | 2026 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2025 | £26,270 | £26,270 | — | 2025 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2024 | £25,500 | £25,500 | — | 2024 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2023 | £24,760 | £24,760 | — | 2023 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2022 | £23,140 | £23,140 | — | 2022 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2021 | £22,470 | £22,470 | — | 2021 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2020 | £21,820 | £21,820 | — | 2020 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2019 | £20,780 | £20,780 | — | 2019 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
University of St Andrews Stipend
The stipend rate paid to PhD students on University scholarships that are managed solely by the University.
| Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| £19,775 | £20,467 | This rate will be reviewed annually and published in advance of the academic year. |
Postgraduate continuation fees
PhD
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time students | £380 | £420 | £500 | For up to 12 months continuation after the end of standard fee-paying period and not pro rata. In line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
| Part-time students | £190 | £210 | £250 | For up to 24 months continuation after the end of standard fee-paying period and not pro rata. Fee is payable per year and may increase annually. In line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
MPhil and MFA
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time students | £190 | £210 | £250 | For up to 6 months continuation after the end of standard fee-paying period and not pro rata. In line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
| Part-time students | £95 | £105 | £125 | For up to 12 months continuation after the end of standard fee-paying period and not pro rata. Fee is payable per 6-month block and may increase annually. In line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
Postgraduate extension fees
PhD
| Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £380 per quarter | £420 per quarter | £500 per quarter | Up to a maximum of 12 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
MPhil and MFA
| Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £380 per quarter | £420 per quarter | £500 per quarter | Up to a maximum of 6 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
MSc (Res) and MSt (Res)
| Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £380 per quarter | £420 per quarter | £500 per quarter | Up to a maximum of 3 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
Thesis submission
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate thesis re-submission | £340 | £375 | £400 |
Staff fees
| Type | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff - tuition fee | £180 | £185 | £190 | Meeting eligibility criteria (PDF). |
| Staff - thesis submission fee | £340 | £375 | £400 | Meeting eligibility criteria (PDF). |
| PhD by portfolio - registration fee (Staff route) | £180 | £185 | — | |
|
PhD by portfolio - thesis submission fee (Staff route) |
£340 | £375 | — |