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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

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Iranian Studies

The MLitt in Iranian Studies from University of St Andrews offers students the opportunity to study the history, politics and international relations of Iran in a diverse and intellectually stimulating way.

M.Litt. Part-time Online

5 years$36,811/yr

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Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice

Develop policy-relevant expertise in the fields of conflict and security from human security to armed conflict and political violence, and from peacebuilding to civil-military engagement, with a focus on their local, national, and global implications. Learn more with the Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice course from University of St Andrews.

Master Part-time Online

3 years$24,360/yr

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The Psychology of Dementia Care (Online)

The Psychology of Dementia Care (Online) programme from University of St Andrews focuses on the practical application of psychological theory in dementia care and is intended for professional care staff and management who provide services to people with dementia.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

2 years$3,925/yr

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Museum and Heritage Studies

The Museum and Heritage Studies programme at the University of St Andrews is for those looking to start a career in museum or gallery work, or for a mid-career change. Covers museums, galleries and heritage facilities, and includes collections care, exhibition planning and design, decolonial practice, environmental sustainability, and digital theory and practice.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,811/yr

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Bible and the Contemporary World

The MLitt in Bible and the Contemporary World at the University of St Andrews is a course that connects biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

M.Litt. Full-time Online

1 year$17,093/yr

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Global Social and Political Thought

With the MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought at the University of St Andrews study social and political thought from around the world, not just from Europe but from societies across Asia, Africa and the Americas, and understand the connections that link global thought traditions, and how those traditions continue to influence our world.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

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Research Methods in Psychology

During the MSc in Research Methods in Psychology at the University of St Andrews gain the skills needed to succeed in undertaking a career as a research psychologist.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,587/yr

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Comparative, Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology - Origins of Mind

During the Comparative, Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology - Origins of Mind at the University of St Andrews explore the evolution and development of behaviour and cognition in human beings and non-human animals, and gain the knowledge and skills required to study the origins of mind.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,587/yr

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International Security Studies

The MLitt in International Security Studies at the University of St Andrews introduces international security through traditional and critical approaches. Students will learn to cultivate their own voice by engaging with different theoretical approaches and empirical case studies. 

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,587/yr

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Peacebuilding and Mediation

The Peacebuilding and Mediation programme at the University of St Andrews critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,587/yr

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Gender Studies

The Gender Studies programme at the University of St Andrews explores the theory and history of gender studies as well as the ways in which gender interacts with class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, inequality, and power.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

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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).

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,024/yr

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International Relations

International Relations from University of St Andrews is normally studied over two years full-time, although it is possible to take the degree over up to four years on a part-time basis.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

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Public Policy

At the Public Policy programme offered by University of St Andrews you will learn cutting-edge data analysis to address policy challenges of the 21st century.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$43,983/yr

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Economics

The MSc in Economics at the University of St Andrews provides advanced, rigorous training in essential elements of economics – microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – plus a range of specialist options covering theoretical and empirical approaches.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

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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.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,024/yr

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Finance and Economics

The MSc in Finance and Economics at the University of St Andrews provides advanced training in the theoretical tools and empirical techniques for economics and finance, preparing you for a professional career in international banking, the finance industry and governmental agencies.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,587/yr

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Anthropology, Art and Perception

With the MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception at the University of St Andrews draw on the theories and methods that extend across the disciplinary boundaries between audio-visual art and anthropology.

M.Res. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

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International Education

The International Education programme at the University of St Andrews gives students the opportunity to integrate and explore theory and practice in the field of International Education. You will have the flexibility to select modules of interest and of benefit to your future career and will interact online with students on education-related programmes in St Andrews and around the world.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$35,051/yr

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Terrorism and Political Violence - Online

Terrorism and Political Violence - Online from University of St Andrews is a part-time online course that seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies.

M.Litt. Part-time Online

2 years$40,587/yr