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28 Master's degrees offered by the university

Sacred Music
The Sacred Music programme at the University of St Andrews offers a unique interdisciplinary formation in Sacred Music for musicians, scholars, and leaders in artistic ministry. It is taught jointly by the School of Divinity’s Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts and the University of St Andrews Music Centre.

Bible and the Contemporary World (Online)
The Bible and the Contemporary World (Online) at the University of St Andrews is aimed at both lay people seeking personal development and clergy seeking continued professional development.and social sciences.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (Online)
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (Online) at the University of St Andrews provide the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. They are designed to be useful to experienced teachers and those considering a career in English language teaching.

Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol) - Online With Optional Specialism
Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol) - Online With Optional Specialism from University of St Andrews is designed to be useful to experienced teachers, and those considering a career in English language teaching.
German and Comparative Literature
The MLitt in German and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews offers a unique opportunity to gain a comparative perspective on German literature through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews (MLitt) and the University of Bonn in Germany (MA).
Medieval History
During the Medieval History programme at the University of St Andrews gain a deep understanding of a variety of topics across the medieval worlds, from Central Asia to the Atlantic and from Iceland to Egypt.
Early Modern and Reformation History
Discover a range of approaches to early modern history (1450 to 1750) in this Early Modern and Reformation History programme at the University of St Andrews which provides advanced study of the history of the early modern European and Atlantic worlds and the Ottoman Empire.
Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture at the University of St Andrews explores the key texts, contexts and theories that have shaped literature and culture from 1900 to the present.
The Book. History and Techniques of Analysis
The MLitt in The Book. History and Techniques of Analysis at the University of St Andrews offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the book world from the inception of the printed book in the 15th century to the invention of the mechanised press in the 19th century.
Romantic and Victorian Studies
The MLitt in Romantic and Victorian Studies at the University of St Andrews enhances students' knowledge and thinking about Romanticism and Victorian literature through the study of literary culture from the 1790s to 1900.
The Study of Judaism and Christianity
The The Study of Judaism and Christianity programme offered by University of St Andrews provides a comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on these two religious traditions through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.
Middle Eastern History
The Middle Eastern History programme offered by University of St Andrews undertakes in-depth study of the history and culture of this crucially significant region of the world, guided by the wide range of expertise in one of the UK's top-ranked Schools.
Comparative Literature
During the MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews develop skills in cross-cultural communication, cultural competence and empathy – all highly valued by employers in an increasingly globalised world.
Playwriting and Screenwriting
The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting at the University of St Andrews provides a gateway into the professional world of writing for stage, radio or screen.
Creative Writing
During this MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews develop original work while providing critical and creative study in either poetry or prose.
Biblical Languages and Literature
The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature at the University of St Andrews offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity to increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts and themes.
Theology and the Arts
The MLitt in Theology and the Arts at the University of St Andrews gives students a theoretically inflected and historically contextualised introduction to the field of theology and the arts, acting as a stand-alone Master’s course or a stepping stone for those considering doctoral research in the field.
Global Languages, Literatures and Cultures
The Global Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of St Andrews will deepen your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world.
Christian Theology
At the Christian Theology programme offered by University of St Andrews you will Study central themes in Christian thought and carry out contemporary research in systematic, historical and philosophical theology.
English Literature - Flexible
The English Literature - Flexible programme offered by University of St Andrews is designed for those who aim to develop a wide-ranging expertise across the discipline. The flexible pathway will also appeal to students who wish to tailor their own bespoke programme of modules from the options available.