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Ancient History MA (Honours)
Explores the history of Greece and Rome from the beginning of Greek writing and urbanism in the eighth century BCE through to the collapse of the western Roman empire in the fifth century CE, along with neighbouring peoples such as the Persians and Carthaginians.
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English MA (Honours)
Teaches you to closely read texts across a variety of literary genres from the Middle Ages to the present day, including specialist subject areas like Old English literature, literature and gender, literary theory, Shakespeare and race, Victorian culture, creative writing, Cold War writing, and world literature.
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History MA (Honours)
Combines elements from ancient, medieval, modern, Scottish and Middle Eastern history, teaching students to analyse the full range of human activity over time without chronological or geographical constraint.
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French MA (Honours)
Develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency through the study of French and Francophone language, literature and culture.
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German MA (Honours)
Develops your German language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency, and allows you to explore the language in the context of medieval studies, film, intellectual history, or literature, to follow your particular interests.
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Biology BSc (Honours)
Involves the study of life at all levels of organisation, from the molecular biology of virus replication to the study of how animals and plants behave and evolve in their natural habitats.
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Zoology BSc (Honours)
Involves a wide-ranging exploration of the animal kingdom, investigating the structure, development, evolution, classification, behaviour, and distribution of all types of animals, both living and extinct.
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Economics MA (Honours)
Students on this course will be provided with a structured, cumulative and rigorous foundation in economic concepts, principles, analysis, techniques and knowledge, with the potential to focus on topics covering macroeconomics, choice theory, behaviour economics, and a range of other areas within the field.
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Divinity BD (Honours)
A short postgraduate course intended for those who already have an undergraduate degree and are interested in focusing on theological and biblical studies.It is especially suited for those considering ordination within a Christian denomination.
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Gateway to Medicine
As a programme intended to promote the uptake of higher education, specifically the study of medicine, among those groups that are traditionally under represented at university, the Gateway to Medicine allows students resident in Scotland who have completed S5 or S6 at school to study medicine at first-year undergraduate level.
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Economics BSc (Honours)
Students on this course will be provided with a structured, cumulative and rigorous foundation in economic concepts, principles, analysis, techniques and knowledge, with the potential to focus on topics covering macroeconomics, choice theory, behaviour economics and a range of other areas within the field.
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Italian MA (Honours)
Develops your Italian language and communication skills to a high level of proficiency, and teaches you Italian literature, culture, history, politics and film.
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Russian MA (Honours)
Gain a deep understanding of Russian-language cultures, histories and societies, and learn to use Russian with grammatical accuracy and a high level of oral aptitude.
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Spanish MA (Honours)
Choose from a broad range of course options that reflect and explore the rich cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America, including literature from the Golden Age to the present day, history, film and translation, and develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency.
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Hebrew MA (joint degree)
Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects. Students will focus on classical or biblical Hebrew, whilst having the opportunity to take advanced modules in post-biblical Hebrew, particularly by studying the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Biology MBiol (Honours)
Involves the study of life at all levels of organisation, from the molecular biology of virus replication to the study of animals and plants in their natural habitats. The MBioL allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Management MA (Honours)
Introduces you to organisations in all sectors of the economy. You will also learn marketing, organisational behaviour, managing in diverse and challenging situations, and analysing financial data.
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Management BSc (Honours)
Introduces you to organisations in all sectors of the economy. You will also learn marketing, organisational behaviour, managing in diverse and challenging situations, and analysing financial data.
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Chemistry BSc (Honours)
Teaches students the fundamentals of this central science, from the composition and properties of matter to using reactions to create new molecules and materials. Students will learn how these play a role in industry and new technologies, from pharmaceuticals to accessing drinkable water, and from efficient energy generation to sustainable food production.
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English BA (International Honours)
This joint degree programme delivered by both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA, provides the opportunity to explore a range of historical periods, critical approaches to literature and genres to develop your writing skills, sensitivity to language, and awareness of the intellectual challenges and aesthetic pleasures offered by literature, as well as your understanding of the cultural values it reflects.
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History BA (International Honours)
In this joint degree programme delivered by both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA, students will learn the history of medieval and early modern Europe, Scotland, England, the British Empire and the Middle East, as well as North America from the early colonial period to the 20th century, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia.
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Arabic MA (joint degree)
Taken in combination with other subjects as part of a joint degree, this programme allows students to learn the language of the Arabic media as well as classical and modern Arabic languages and literature whilst building a high level of competence in language skills.
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Biochemistry BSc (Honours)
Entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes and covers a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology.
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Theology MTheol (Honours)
In this course, students focus on topics like the history of Israel, the person of Jesus of Nazareth, Paul’s letters, the rapid growth of the early church, and contacts between Christianity and Greek and Roman philosophy.
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Economics BA (International Honours)
This joint degree programme delivered by the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA, provides a sound understanding of economics and insight into social issues and problems ranging from the most important and pressing that face the planet today to everyday phenomena central to the way society is organised.
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Chemistry MChem (Honours)
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of this central science and learn about the critical role of chemistry in industry and new technologies, from pharmaceuticals to accessing drinkable water, and from efficient energy generation to sustainable food production. The MChem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Persian MA (joint degree)
Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects, this course focuses on Modern Persia and offers a good opportunity for comparative analyses between different languages, literatures, cultures, national cinemas, histories, politics and economics.
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Combined Studies MA (General)
The Combined Studies MA (General) degree is designed for those returning to education after a significant break. Delivered part-time in the evening, this course is ideal for those who have other commitments which prevent them from undertaking full-time study.
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Biochemistry MBiochem (Honours)
Entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes and covers a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology. The MBiochem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Physics BSc (Honours)
Allows you to explore the fundamentals of this central science, from classical dynamics to the intriguing theories of quantum mechanics and relativity, and their applications in fields like electronics, lasers, music, and semiconductors.
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Psychology MA (Honours)
A degree recognised by the British Psychological Society as a conferring basis for graduate registration, this course introduces students to the full range of areas studied by psychologists, including perception, cognition, motivation and behaviour.
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Statistics MA (Honours)
Allows students to specialise in the branch of mathematics that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting large quantities of numerical data which contain many practical applications for various fields such as science and medicine, government, business and education.
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Geography MA (Honours)
Explores a range of important environmental and international phenomena, including climate change, oceans, ecosystems, population change, migration and inequalities, development challenges and resource conflicts, and space and identity.
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Gateway to Arts
Provides supported entry into degree-level study of the arts at St Andrews for applicants who have narrowly missed our minimum entry grades and meet some, if not all, of our contextual criteria.
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Psychology BSc (Honours)
A degree recognised by the British Psychological Society as a conferring basis for graduate registration, this course introduces students to the full range of areas studied by psychologists, including perception, cognition, motivation and behaviour.
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Statistics BSc (Honours)
Allows students to specialise in the branch of mathematics that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting large quantities of numerical data which contain many practical applications for various fields such as science and medicine, government, business and education.
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Geography BSc (Honours)
Explores a wide range of environmental and international phenomena, from climate change, oceans and ecosystems to population change, migration and inequalities, development challenges and resource conflicts. .
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New Testament MA (joint degree)
Focuses on New Testament language and literature, with the option to take additional classes in Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and Christian history and theology.
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Physics MPhys (Honours)
Allows you to explore the fundamentals of this central science, from classical dynamics to the theories of quantum mechanics and relativity, and their application in fields like electronics, lasers, condensed matter, and biophotonics. The MPhys allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Mathematics MA (Honours)
Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, this programme develops and reinforces your basic mathematical skills, teaches you to understand complex patterns and structures, and allows you to select more advanced topics at Honours level.
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Mathematics BSc (Honours)
Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, this programme develops and reinforces your basic mathematical skills, teaches you to understand complex patterns and structures, and allows you to select more advanced topics at Honours level.
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Statistics MMath (Honours)
Enter into the second year of the programme and specialise in the branch of mathematics that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting large quantities of numerical data. The MMath allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Cell Biology BSc (Honours)
Involves advanced study of the molecular structures and biochemical processes essential to cell function, providing the basis for understanding the physiology and development of animals and plants, as well as many aspects of pathology.
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Gateway to Science
Provides supported entry into degree-level study of science at St Andrews for applicants who have narrowly missed our minimum entry grades and meet some, if not all, of our contextual criteria.
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Modern History MA (Honours)
Students on this course will analyse historical events from the past 500 years from a present-day context, with classes offered on the social and economic histories of many nations.
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Philosophy MA (Honours)
Students will explore some of the most fundamental questions that human beings have asked about their own existence and the world they inhabit whilst being presented with views and arguments that are discussed in the philosophical tradition, enabling students to develop skills like criticism and analysis, clear thinking and principled debate.
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Astrophysics BSc (Honours)
Students on this course will embark on a guided exploration of the science of the Universe, from our solar system and black holes to extrasolar planets and galaxy clusters.
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Mathematics MMath (Honours)
Gain an understanding of complex patterns and structures, and develop tools to analyse them. The MMath allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Neuroscience BSc (Honours)
Explores the connection between psychology and neurobiology and how the brain and the rest of the nervous system work in both health and disease.
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Medieval History MA (Honours)
Study the societies of Britain, continental Europe, and the Middle East from around 500 to 1500 AD, and choose to study topics ranging from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the modern age, and from Britain to the Eastern Mediterranean.