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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
|
Department of Economics (Business School)
|
£11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
|
Graduate School
|
£11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
Postgraduate Taught (Home) – Band B
| Schools | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£14,140 | £14,850 | £15,590 |
|
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
|
£14,140 | £14,850 | £15,590 |
|
Graduate School
|
£14,140 | £14,850 | £15,590 |
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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
|
Department of Economics (Business School)
|
£25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
|
Graduate School
|
£25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
Postgraduate Taught (Overseas) – Band B
| Schools | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£29,950 | £29,990 | £31,450 |
|
Graduate School
|
£29,950 | £29,990 | £31,450 |
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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £3,895 | £4,010 | £4,210 |
| Overseas | £8,630 | £8,650 | £9,065 |
| Online | £3,895 | £4,010 | £4,210 |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (PGDip)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £7,785 | £8,020 | £8,420 |
| Overseas | £17,250 | £17,270 | £18,135 |
| Online | £7,785 | £8,020 | £8,420 |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MSc)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
| Overseas | £25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
| Online | £11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
International Education
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
| Overseas | £25,880 | £25,900 | £27,200 |
| Online | £11,680 | £12,030 | £12,630 |
School of Biology
Sustainable Aquaculture (online) from 2024 entry
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £6,000 | To be confirmed |
| Non-graduating CPD | £1,650 per 15-credits | £1,650 per 15-credits | To be confirmed |
School of Computer Science
Data Science (online)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £6,000 | To be confirmed |
School of Divinity
Bible and the Contemporary World (online)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £2,595 by module £3,895 MLitt dissertation |
£2,670 by module £4,010 MLitt dissertation |
£2,805 by module £4,210 MLitt dissertation |
| Overseas | £5,750 by module £8,630 MLitt dissertation |
£5,750 by module £8,650 MLitt dissertation |
£6,045 by module £9,065 MLitt dissertation |
School of Geography and Sustainable Development
Data Literacy for Justice (online)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £18,000 | £18,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Diploma | £12,000 | £12,000 | To be confirmed |
| PG Certificate | £6,000 | £6,000 | To be confirmed |
School of International Relations
Terrorism Studies (online)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £2,355 by module £4,720 MLitt dissertation |
£2,475 by module £4,950 MLitt dissertation |
£2,595 by module £5,210 MLitt dissertation |
| Overseas | £4,990 by module £9,990 MLitt dissertation |
£5,000 by module £9,990 MLitt dissertation |
£5,240 by module £10,490 MLitt dissertation |
School of Medicine
Health Professions Education (online)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | £15,300 | £15,800 | £15,800 |
| PG Diploma | £10,200 | £10,530 | £10,530 |
| PG Certificate | £5,100 | £5,270 | £5,270 |
School of Modern Languages
German and Comparative Literature (collaborative course with the University of Bonn)
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £6,930 | £6,930 | To be confirmed |
| Overseas | £23,530 | £25,880 | To be confirmed |
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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £21,415 | £22,060 | £23,150 |
| Overseas | £46,145 | £46,145 | £48,450 |
School of Psychology
PG Certificate - The Psychology of Dementia Care
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | £2,820 | £2,900 | £2,900 |
Postgraduate Research (Home)
PhD, MSt (Res), EngD, MD, MSc (Res), DProf TESOL, DProf International Relations (Part time)
| Degree | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD, MSt (Res), EngD, MD | £4,786 | £5,006 | To be confirmed | Tuition fees for 2026-2027 to be confirmed by UKRI. |
| MSc (Res) | £6,711 | £7,126 | To be confirmed | Tuition fees for 2026-2027 based on fee yet to be set by UKRI |
| DProf TESOL | £5,620 | £5,845 | £6,020 | |
| DProf International Relations (Part time) | £2,393 | £2,503 | To be confirmed | Tuition fees for 2026-2027 to be confirmed by UKRI. |
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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DProf TESOL | £5,620 | £5,845 | £6,020 |
| DProf International Relations (Part time) | £10,470 | £10,785 | £11,110 |
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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £20,940 | 2024 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee-paying period of study |
| 2023 | £20,330 | £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 | £19,360 | 2022 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2021 | £18,800 | £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 | £18,250 | 2020 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2019 | £17,380 | £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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £25,500 | 2024 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2023 | £24,760 | £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 | £23,140 | 2022 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2021 | £22,470 | £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 | £21,820 | 2020 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
| 2019 | £20,780 | £20,780 | £20,780 | 2019 entrants - fixed tuition fees for the duration of the full fee paying period of study |
Postgraduate continuation fees
PhD
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time students | £365 | £380 | £420 | 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 | £180 | £190 | £210 | 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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time students | £180 | £190 | £210 | 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 | £90 | £95 | £105 | 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 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £365 per quarter | £380 per quarter | £420 per quarter | Up to a maximum of 12 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
MPhil and MFA
| Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £365 per quarter | £380 per quarter | £420 per quarter | Up to a maximum of 6 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
MSc (Res) and MSt (Res)
| Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| £365/quarter | £380/quarter | £420/quarter | Up to a maximum of 3 months in line with the Length of Study policy (PDF). |
Thesis submission
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate thesis re-submission | £315 | £340 | £375 |
Staff fees
| Type | Approved 2024-2025 | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff - tuition fee | £175 | £180 | £185 | Meeting eligibility criteria (PDF). |
| Staff - thesis submission fee | £315 | £340 | £375 | Meeting eligibility criteria (PDF). |
| PhD by portfolio - registration fee (Staff route) | £175 | £180 | £185 | |
|
PhD by portfolio - thesis submission fee (Staff route) |
£315 | £340 | £375 |