Postgraduate Definitive Guide 2016 Entry Why St Andrews?

Postgraduate Definitive Guide 2016 entry Why St Andrews?

St Andrews is a unique scholarly community based in a small historic town on the stunning Scottish People coastline. Our postgraduates and staff come from all Students Full Time Equivalent* over the world, allowing us to combine the best of Undergraduates (UG): 6,654 the global and the local. We are proud to offer some Postgraduates (PG): 1,552 degrees with flexible study pathways, which may PG Students from the UK: 545 allow you to undertake collaborative study with other PG Students from the rest of the EU: 452 world class universities or to choose modules from PG Students from Overseas: 555 other disciplines to complement your studies. Around Town population (incl. students): 20,000 18% of our research students also studied for their *As of October 2014 Masters-level degree here, and we think that speaks for itself. All our postgraduate students are supported In this guide you will find the essential information and represented by St Leonard’s College, a central about what St Andrews can offer you, whether you community which helps disseminate knowledge, are looking for a taught or a research degree. For more organise specialist events for postgraduates and detailed information please see the website, from promotes research skills and training. which you can download our Prospectus. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg

Where We Are The University of St Andrews is set in the stunning, mediaeval coastal town of St Andrews. Steeped in history, we offer an unrivalled student experience in a thriving, close-knit community. St Andrews is approximately three miles long with University buildings interspersed throughout. The town really is our campus!

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MLitt / MSc Other Options The Master of Letters (MLitt) is a degree which is in We also offer these qualifications in specified the arts and humanities subject areas. The Master of subjects: Master of Fine Arts, Postgraduate Diploma, Science (MSc) degrees are often in the sciences or have Postgraduate Certificate, Doctor of Medicine and practical business applications such as in computing, Doctor of Science. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/ economics, finance and management. These taught options/qualifications programmes extend over two semesters of teaching, followed by a dissertation or project usually submitted Pre-Masters / Presearch courses in August. They are the normal pathway for students to These programmes help you develop and consolidate progress to a research degree or employment. your English language skills in the context of the academic subject which you plan to study. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/elt/foundation/premasters MRes www.st-andrews.ac.uk/elt/presearch The Master of Research (MRes) is a one-year degree normally taken as research training for doctoral study, St Leonard’s College but has a significant taught element in addition to a St Leonard’s College is the ‘home’ for substantial dissertation. all postgraduate students within the University. The mission for the College is MPhil to promote a culture and environment College of The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two-year degree St Leonard in which scholarship, creativity and which combines taught elements and coursework discovery will flourish. It aims to provide with a thesis of 40,000 words, incorporating primary postgraduate support, enhance employability, provide research. Students in the Faculty of Science possessing a stimulating intellectual environment and create a good postgraduate degree may be admitted directly supportive social networks. St Leonard’s College works to second year. closely with the Postgraduate Society and together their aim is to enrich your postgraduate experience. PhD www.st-andrews.ac.uk/pgstudents/stleonards The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is for students wishing to undertake original research. Students are awarded the degree for a thesis of up to 80,000 words, which is normally submitted after three years Please come and visit us! of full-time study. The thesis should incorporate original research, demonstrating full understanding www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ of the area of study and make a significant and study/pg/meet-us/ original contribution to knowledge. visiting-days I was offered my job whilst undertaking my MSc thesis at the University of St Andrews. The role involves building and maintaining economic and market reports using various technologies. I particularly enjoy the innovation aspects of my job and the scope for career development. I would say that key aspects on my success were my previous work experience and the new knowledge learned from studying at St Andrews.

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Entrance requirements Supporting documents Admission to postgraduate programmes is normally • CV / résumé on the basis of a first degree at 2:1 level or higher in • A sample of academic written work (if applicable) a relevant subject. Country-specific information can • Two original signed academic references be found at: • Academic transcripts and degree certificates www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements • English language requirements certificate • Covering letter or a letter of intent (optional) A Masters degree may be a pre-requisite qualification • Research proposal (PhD applications only) for admission to PhD programmes. Please contact your potential supervisor or academic School Some programmes may require different documents. before applying. For information on this and application deadlines, please visit: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/apply English language requirements Students whose first language is not English may be Application required to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT). Applications are made through our direct online form. For more details please visit: For taught programmes: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/elt/entry/postgraduate www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/taught

For research programmes: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/research Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees In addition to university scholarships, you may be Tuition fees vary depending on your chosen eligible for an external scholarship or award, or in programme and your assessed fee status. the case of a PhD, Research Council funding.

For taught programmes, please visit: There are also Seventh Century PhD Scholarships www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/ available at the University from September 2015 across taught-fees the arts and humanities, sciences, and medicine.

For research programmes, please visit: Scholarships for taught programmes: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/ www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/ research-fees scholarships/taught

Scholarships and funding Scholarships for research programmes: We offer various scholarships for postgraduate students. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/ The range of support may vary from individual grants, scholarships/research or a contribution towards the cost of tuition fees, to full tuition fee support with a maintenance stipend to cover your living costs.

I am really enjoying my PhD research after taking my undergraduate and Masters degrees at St Andrews. I am finding the postgraduate community within my Department and across the University to be a stimulating and friendly environment. The 600th Anniversary Scholarship has allowed me to continue studying here and I am very grateful for the opportunity. Apart from my studies I am an assistant warden in an undergraduate hall of residence.

Ellen – Current student (Edinburgh) Second year PhD Ancient History (MA History; MLitt Ancient History) Graduate Prospects

Your future We recognise that your academic success is only half the story. In an increasingly competitive graduate market, we understand the importance of equipping you with the skills to capitalise on your first-rate education and successfully progress to your chosen career or Accommodation academic field. We offer a number of postgraduate bedrooms Careers Centre for single students in University accommodation. The Careers Centre provides a comprehensive range To see the range of residences available, and to of services to help you make well-informed and timely apply for accommodation, please visit: decisions about your future. These include: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/accommodation/pg

• Personalised consultation and one to one careers The University has limited accommodation for couples advice. or students with families. • Workshops led by Careers and employers on a range of topics. Please note that postgraduate students are not • Dedicated support for progression to further guaranteed University accommodation. postgraduate studies or post-doctoral positions. • An extensive website of resources: We also run an online database of private sector www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers properties in the town and surrounding areas. www.standrewsstudentpad.co.uk M-Skills and GRADskills These programmes Library are based in our Centre for Academic, The Main University Library is open 14-18 hours a day In recent years our Professional and during each semester, including weekends, and offers graduates have secured jobs Organisational flexible study spaces. In addition to over one million for organisations including: Development volumes, a large e-book collection and thousands of Amazon, BP, BT, Deloitte, (CAPOD). They are print and electronic journals, you can use our Inter- Ernst & Young, Greenpeace, designed to develop Library Loan service. IBM, KPMG, Microsoft, transferable and Pfizer, Unilever, generic skills through The University Library’s Special Collections house 210,000 United Nations a range of workshops, rare printed books and the University’s manuscript and events and online photographic collections. resources, which enhance your employability and help you realise We also have the JF Allen Library, which holds your personal potential. resources for science subjects, the historic King James Library and the Martyrs Kirk For further information on these programmes, Research Reading Room, which is 2012-2013 and on the support offered by CAPOD, please visit: a dedicated study space for www.st-andrews.ac.uk/capod/students PhD students. 71% PGT students in Employment / Work & Further Study / Further Study 88.9% PGR students in Employment / Further Study What You Can Study

Taught Programmes Detailed information on these 2016 entry programmes at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/prospectus/taught

English Creative Writing | Mediaeval English | Modern Sustainable Development Sustainable and Contemporary Literature and Culture | Romantic / Development | Sustainable Energy Victorian Studies | Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture | Women, Writing and Gender Interdisciplinary Degrees Comparative Literature | Crossways in Cultural Narratives | Cultural Identity Film Studies Film Studies | Global Cinema (tbc) Studies | French Studies | German Studies | Global Health Implementation | Italian Studies | Management Geography & Geoscience Geochemistry (tbc) | and Information Technology | Middle Eastern Literary and Geography | Human Geography Cultural Studies | Russian Studies | Spanish and Latin History Early Modern History | Environmental American Studies History | Intellectual History | Iranian Studies | Mediaeval History | Mediaeval Studies | Middle Eastern History | Modern History | Reformation Studies | Scottish Historical Studies | The Book. History and Techniques of Analysis | Transnational, Global and Spatial History Research programmes Before applying for a research programme, we strongly International Relations Central and East European recommend that you contact your potential supervisor Studies | Legal and Constitutional Research (tbc) | or academic School at the University. The precise focus International Political Theory | International of research for a PhD is agreed between you and your Relations | International Security Studies | Middle East, supervisor to suit your particular interests and needs. Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies | Peace and Specific areas of research specialisation, including PhD Conflict Studies | Strategic Studies (tbc) | Terrorism and opportunities, can be found in the Prospectus: Political Violence | Terrorism Studies E-learning www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/prospectus/research International Admissions Team St Katharine’s West, 16 The Scores, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AX, Scotland (UK)

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