Comparative Literature and Persian MA (Hons)
University of St Andrews
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Comparative Literature and Persian MA (Hons) and other courses in African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Languages and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of African and Modern Middle Eastern 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 | £26166 | £25394 | £29542 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30290 | £18693 - £32551 | £21918 - £39964 |
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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 Comparative Literature and Persian MA (Hons) at University of St Andrews
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 0% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees Comparative Literature and Persian 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.
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FAQ about Comparative Literature and Persian 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.
- Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (20%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 78. This means that 78% 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.
- Comparative Literature and Persian 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 218 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Comparative Literary Studies students in the UK.