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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V110

Duration

Four years full time

This pre-degree course prepares you for success in your intended undergraduate degree programme. You will experience foundational teaching in academic English, academic skills, mathematics, statistics and chemistry.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP0

Duration

One year full time

This pre-degree course introduces you to university teaching and research, and prepares you for an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical sciences or materials chemistry, and a potential career in a wide range of sectors.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP1

Duration

One year full time

This pre-degree course introduces you to university teaching and research with the aim of preparing you for an undergraduate degree in geography, and careers including security analysis, planning and development, and governance.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP4

Duration

One year full time

Provides a supported transition to university study of the arts at St Andrews for students studying alternative qualifications at further education colleges across Scotland.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

Y002

Duration

Two years full time, with direct progression to year three of honours programmes

Build your academic skills and knowledge of the science of Psychology with our International Year One pathway.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP9

Duration

One year full time

Provides a supported entry into degree-level study of science at St Andrews for students studying alternative qualifications at further education colleges across Scotland.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

CFG1

Duration

Two years full time, with direct progression to year three of honours programmes

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

Y003

Duration

Two years full time, with direct progression to year three of honours programmes

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

Develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency through the study of French and Francophone language, literature and culture.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

R120

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

R220

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

Q300

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V100

Duration

Four years full time

Develops your Italian language and communication skills to a high level of proficiency, and teaches you Italian literature, culture, history, politics and film.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

R310

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

R710

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

R410

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

CFG2

Duration

Two years full time, with direct progression to year three of honours programmes

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

C100

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

C300

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

F301

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Between four and nine years

This pre-degree course prepares you for success in your intended undergraduate degree programme. You will experience foundational teaching in academic English, academic skills, mathematics, statistics and chemistry.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four months full time

You will acquire an in-depth understanding of the financial markets and institutions both in the UK and abroad while developing advanced analytical abilities and technical skills in empirical finance and modelling, preparing you for a professional career in the financial industry.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V600

Duration

Three years full time

Foundation programmes facilitate the transition from high school to undergraduate study at the University of St Andrews and other institutions.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four months full time

This pre-degree course introduces you to university teaching and research, with the aim of preparing you for an undergraduate degree in computer science and potential career options such as business analysis, software development and project management.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP2

Duration

One year full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

C101

Duration

Five years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

F300

Duration

Five years full time

Choose from our dedicated pathways to develop expertise in Medieval literature, Shakespeare and Renaissance literary culture, Romantic and Victorian studies, or Modern and Contemporary literature and culture; or create your own bespoke programme from the modules on offer.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

Introduces you to university teaching and research with the aim of preparing you for an undergraduate degree in physics, astrophysics, theoretical physics, or mathematics and physics. This programme also prepares you for career options in biophysics, meteorology, and even banking and commerce.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

IFP8

Duration

One year full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

L100

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

L700

Duration

Four years full time

A four-year graduate programme designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a surgeon, physician or general practitioner in the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

A101

Duration

Four years full time

Develop your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world. Language study areas may include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian and Spanish.

Type

Postgraduate taught

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

Start your path to excellence on a foundation programme that leads to an undergraduate degree at the University of St Andrews Business School.

Type

Pre-degree

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

N1Q3

Duration

One year full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

F100

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

L102

Duration

Four years full time

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. .

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

F800

Duration

Four years full time

Provides students with specialised advanced knowledge and skills in modern catalysis, detailing the role catalysis plays in improving sustainability and solving environmental issues in chemical manufacture.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

Provides advanced, rigorous training in the essential elements of economics – microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – plus a range of specialist topic options covering theoretical and empirical approaches.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

Entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes and covers a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

C700

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V618

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

N200

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V500

Duration

Four years full time

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.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

F511

Duration

Four years full time