Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons)
University of St Andrews
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons) and other courses in German and Scandinavian Studies at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in German and Scandinavian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University of St Andrews
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Languages and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of German and Scandinavian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28000 | £28000 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £23500 - £39500 | £28000 - £47000 |
All Languages and Area Studies courses of University of St Andrews
Salary of all UK Graduates of Languages and Area Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25573 | £25966 | £30489 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22349 - £29371 | £20367 - £32872 | £23372 - £40622 |
All Languages and Area Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons) at University of St Andrews
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for German and Scandinavian Studies
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University of St Andrews
Costs
Tuition Fees Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons)
| EU | £30160 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £30160 | 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 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Home fees for 2024-2025 are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government but are expected to remain at £1,820
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.
University Rankings
of University of St Andrews
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of St Andrews in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of St Andrews in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #1
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #3
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of St Andrews
About University of St Andrews
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FAQ about Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons) University of St Andrews
- 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.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £28000 3 years after graduation and £34500 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (20%), Elementary occupations (20%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Customer service occupations (10%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 71. This means that 71% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of St Andrews achieved the highest ranking for German. It is ranked #1 in (German). See all subject rankings for University of St Andrews.
- Arabic, German and Spanish MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of St Andrews.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 207 which makes it one of the 6.64% most difficult courses to enter among all German Studies students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024