Continue your St Andrews journey

Not ready to leave? Stay one more year.

If your time here feels like it's gone too quickly, a Masters degree gives you the chance to stay, grow, and take your academic journey further. You already know the town, the people, and "The Bubble". Now you can deepen your expertise in a place where you feel at home.

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If you’re not ready for this journey to end, it doesn’t have to. One more year gives you the chance to deepen your knowledge, expand your experience, and take your skills further.

Why stay for one more year?

  • 15% alumni tuition fee discount A thank‑you for everything you've contributed to this community.
  • St Andrews graduates with a 2:1 or above are guaranteed entry, where places remain. Your hard work here opens the door to your next chapter.
  • 100+ one‑year Masters programmes A wide range of options to deepen your expertise or explore something new.

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If you're thinking about staying one more year but aren't sure where to start, we can help. Share a few details and we’ll send you information about programmes, funding, and next steps.

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Hear from graduates who stayed

Meet our postgraduate students

Staying in St Andrews for my postgraduate meant my entire world stayed stable. It allowed me to leverage the existing resources and build deeper relationships with professors and faculty, opening opportunities through the school.

Naomi Gibb - Masters in International Business and MA (Hons)
Naomi Gibb - Masters in International Business and MA (Hons)
- International Relations and Management

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