History
From medieval to modern, Scotland to the Middle East, studying history at St Andrews offers you a broad and varied portfolio of courses to specialise in.
Historians at St Andrews study the histories of religion, politics, law, commerce, science and the environment across all periods. Renowned research combined with teaching excellence offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment for the study of history.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Postgraduate research
The School of History offers PhD and MSt(Res) programmes. Research in history typically falls into one of three areas:
To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.
“This is a small and welcoming community. You can take a wide range of courses and combine History classes with modules from other Schools and Departments in your first two years. There is also the ability to combine studying here with exchange programmes in Europe or beyond, which provides a fantastic undergraduate experience.”
- Somerset, England
Awards
First in the UK for history
Guardian University Guide 2023
First in Scotland and fifth in the UK for history
Complete University Guide 2023
89% of research activity rated 3* or 4*
Most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
School of History
The School of History is one of the largest arts and humanities Schools within the University that prides itself on small group teaching to secure the best for each student. School research spans from late antiquity through to late modernity with researchers exploring the ways that knowledge, people, goods and beliefs move through time and space.
School of Classics
The School of Classics provides wide-ranging teaching and research from archaic Greece to the late Roman Empire, all around the Mediterranean world and beyond. History students interested in ancient history or archaeology may take modules offered by this School.
Studying in St Andrews
The University offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to allow all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to apply.
Scholarships and funding options are available at every level of study.
St Andrews has variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Visit St Andrews
If you’re interested in studying at St Andrews, join us at a visiting day or talk and tour to explore the town, find out about our courses and meet current students. You can also join us for one of our upcoming online events.
