Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) MA (Hons)
University of St Andrews
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) MA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies (Non-Specific) at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) 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 | £23500 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £28500 | £19500 - £32000 | £22500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24362 | £23033 | £27097 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20605 - £27520 | £17803 - £27752 | £20707 - £33736 |
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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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) MA (Hons) at University of St Andrews
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Studies (Non-Specific)
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of St Andrews
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
The University of St Andrews uses contextual data for applicants domiciled in the UK for fees purposes to indicate which of our academic entry requirements (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/academic-entry-explained) are most likely to be relevant. You can use the indicator (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/indicator) on our website to tell you which category of entry requirements you will need to look at.
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes. 1) SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing science, Geography, Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade), Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. 2) GSCE (5 or B) in English language or English literature, and one GSCE (5 or B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. Applicants with other qualifications including other International or European qualifications should refer to our website for further information and country specific entry requirements www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of ability to use English sufficiently well to be able to fully participate in and benefit from this course of study. The University accepts a wide range of language tests and language qualifications. Please refer to our website for further details and our current minimum English language requirements: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) 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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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Teaching at this institution began in the year of 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world. St Andrews has repeatedly been ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, ensuring prospective students that they can expect an experience that satisfies their desire to learn and excel.
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FAQ about Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) 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 £23500 15 months after graduation, £24500 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Engineering professionals (15%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (15%), Caring personal services (15%), Teaching Professionals (10%)
- 65 graduates rated the course 65. This means that 65% 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 French. It is ranked #3 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (French). See all subject rankings for University of St Andrews.
- Modern Languages (French and Persian) and English (year abroad) 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 214 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Modern Languages students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
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- Published:
- 14 May, 2024