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Classical Studies MA (Honours)
Includes not only the study of Greek and Roman literature but also the social and cultural history of the classical world, its philosophy, religion and art, and the reception of Greek and Roman culture in the modern world.
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Marine Biology BSc (Honours)
Taking advantage of St Andrews' location on the shores of the North Sea, students will study marine environments and the diversity of marine life from the deep sea to estuaries, utilising the world-renowned Scottish Oceans Institute, which incorporates the world-class Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU).
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Marine Biology MMarBiol (Honours)
Taking advantage of St Andrews' location on the shores of the North Sea, this programme covers marine molecular ecology, marine microbiology, and the ecology, evolution, development and biology of marine life from invertebrates to top predators. Involves study at an advanced, research-led level. Students will utilise the world-renowned Scottish Oceans Institute, which incorporates the world-class Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU).
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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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Arabic MA (joint degree)
Taken in combination with a variety of 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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Bible and Culture MA ('with' degree)
Focusing on The Bible and its use in various cultural traditions, this course would suit students looking for a wider range of options across Arts subjects and be beneficial where some knowledge of The Bible is vital for interpreting art, literature, history or philosophy.
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Ancient History and Archaeology MA (Honours)
Explores the civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean through the evidence of their material remains, focusing on the period stretching from the early first millennium BCE to Late Antiquity.
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Medieval History and Archaeology MA (Honours)
Combines aspects of archaeology and material culture with various medieval historical issues and geographic locations, focusing on the study of culture and society of medieval Europe and the Middle East, rather than archaeological science.
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Art History MA (Honours)
This course of study will teach you critically and perceptively to assess artworks of all kinds, including but not limited to the major arts of painting, sculpture and architecture, allowing you to become visually and verbally articulate on the subjects.
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Biology and Computer Science BSc (Hons)
From understanding how molecules and cells work to the study of entire ecosystems, Biology covers all aspects of the natural world. A joint degree with Computer Science, this programme will also provide you with strong practical software development skills whilst learning about some of the cutting-edge developments in this field.
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Honours)
Focusing on the important interface of chemistry with biology and medicine, students on this course will learn about the critical role of chemistry in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and in solving problems such as antibacterial resistance and developing healthcare for an aging population.
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Honours)
Learn about the critical role of chemistry in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and in solving problems such as antibacterial resistance and developing healthcare for an aging population. The MChem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Classics MA (Honours)
This course will develop your Latin and Greek language skills along with literary and cultural analysis skills, which are powerful tools for understanding complex texts and problems in today’s world.
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Greek MA (Honours)
Develop your Greek language skills, study ancient Greek literature, and explore central themes in ancient Greek writing, including gender, identity, sexuality, religion, power, and violence.
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Latin MA (Honours)
Engaging with a wide range of texts from classical antiquity, students in this course will develop Latin language skills and literary and cultural analysis skills beneficial for understanding complex texts, arguments and problems in our own culture too.
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Computer Science BSc (Honours)
Students on this course will be able to explore the theoretical basis of computer science and develop practical skills in software engineering whilst learning how to program computers and how systems are organised, designed and implemented.
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Computer Science MSci (Honours)
Students in this course will be able to explore the theoretical basis of computer science and develop practical skills in software engineering whilst learning how to program computers and how systems are organised, designed and implemented. The MSci allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Geography BSc (Honours)
Explores a wide range of environmental and international phenomena, from glaciers, oceans, and peatlands, to population change, migration, and geopolitical conflict.
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Geography MA (Honours)
Explores a wide range of environmental and international phenomena, from glaciers, oceans, and peatlands, to population change, migration, and geopolitical conflict.
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German and Management MA (Hons)
Develop your German language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. In this joint degree with Management, you will also develop an understanding of marketing, organisational behaviour, managing in diverse and challenging situations, and analysing financial data.
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International Relations BA (International Honours)
You will study global and international politics, and you will learn how major features of the international system operate as well as the major challenges it faces. This is a joint degree delivered by the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in the USA.
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International Relations MA (Honours)
Teaches you to explore issues like the origins of war and peace, the making of foreign policy, trade regimes, international terrorism, human rights, international law, and the interaction of political and economic development.
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Applied Mathematics MMath (Honours)
This course will teach you to understand complex mathematical patterns and structures in order to describe, categorise and understand the processes involved, as well as develop tools to analyse them. The MMath allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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Pure Mathematics MMath (Honours)
This course will teach you to understand complex patterns and structures, and develop tools to analyse them. Whether these patterns relate to physical or biological phenomena or the structure of mathematics itself, the primary aim is to describe, categorise, and understand the processes involved. This course allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Chinese Studies MA (joint degree)
Taken in combination with a variety of other subjects as part of a joint degree, this programme offers students exposure to the breadth and depth of Chinese linguistic and cultural practices and, going beyond the traditional model of language and literature, includes visual and popular cultures.
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Comparative Literature MA (joint degree)
Opens up literary study across boundaries of culture and language, offering students the chance to read texts of any genre, of any period, and written in a multitude of languages, all in English translation.
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Integrated year abroad French MA (Hons)
Develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency through the study of French and Francophone language, literature, and culture. With an integrated year abroad, this five-year programme will help you further develop your linguistic skills, intercultural competence, and self-confidence.
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Integrated year abroad German MA (Hons)
Develop German language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. With an integrated year abroad, this five-year programme will help you further develop your linguistic skills, intercultural competence, and self-confidence.
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Integrated year abroad Italian MA (Honours)
Develop your Italian language and communication skills to a high level of proficiency, and explore Italian literature, culture, history, politics and film. With an integrated year abroad, this five-year programme will help you further develop your linguistic skills, intercultural competence, and self-confidence.
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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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Astrophysics MPhys (Honours)
Student on this course will embark on a guided exploration of the science of the Universe, from our solar system to black holes and from extrasolar planets to galaxy clusters. The MPhys allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme to graduate with a Masters degree.
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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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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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Integrated year abroad 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. With an integrated year abroad, this five-year programme will help you further develop your linguistic skills, intercultural competence, and self-confidence.
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Integrated year abroad Spanish MA (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the MA (Hons) in Spanish to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country between their second and third year of study. This adds an extra year to the MA (Hons) course making it a total of five years in length.
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Religion in Society MA ('with' degree)
Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects, this course is designed for those who want to study a wider range of Arts subjects and wish to understand the function of religion in various Western and non-Western societies.
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Medicine MBChB Scottish Community Orientated Medicine (ScotCOM)
A five-year MBChB medicine degree designed to cater for the needs of aspiring medical professionals. ScotCOM is crafted to meet the requirements of NHS Scotland and a significant proportion of the clinical teaching is delivered in the community (primary care) setting.
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Direct entry to second year Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme and study the biochemical mechanisms involved in many life processes across a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology.
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Direct entry to second year Biochemistry MBiochem (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme and study the biochemical mechanisms involved in many life processes across a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology.
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Direct entry to second year Biology BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme, which covers all aspects of the natural world, from understanding how molecules and cells work to the study of entire ecosystems.
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Direct entry to second year Biology MBiol (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Biology MBiol (Hons) programme. From understanding how molecules and cells work to the study of entire ecosystems, Biology covers all aspects of the natural world.