University of Dundee
MA Arts & Social Sciences MA (UG)
University of Dundee

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This non-Honours (Ordinary) MA degree represents the finest Scottish tradition of extensive study over a wide range of subjects and disciplines.

You will be able to study modules in subjects that interest and challenge you. You can choose from across the range of MA disciplines in both the humanities and social sciences. Modules include:

  • English
  • Creative Writing
  • Film Studies
  • European Languages
  • History
  • European Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Economics
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Geography
  • International Business
  • Politics & International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Urban Planning
  • Career Planning

We work hard to combine tradition with innovation. For example, you can study Romantic poetry but also contemporary poetry, European art cinema as well as Hollywood cinema, Shakespeare as well as science fiction, African history as well as Scottish history.

Unlike many similar courses in the UK there are no requirements to take core or compulsory modules for this course, or to take particular subjects or modules. This ensures you have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your needs.

You will be assigned an advisor of studies who will help you choose the combination of modules that best reflect your interest and ambitions.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study MA Arts & Social Sciences, MA (UG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees MA Arts & Social Sciences MA (UG)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £20900 year 1
International £20900 year 1
EU £21900 year 1
International £21900 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scot/EU students are for 2022/23. The fees for 2023/24 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2023.

International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2023/24 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

UCAS application code:

VWL0

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FAQ about MA Arts & Social Sciences MA (UG) University of Dundee

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • MA Arts & Social Sciences MA (UG) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Dundee.