Overview

The Legal and Constitutional Studies programme at the University of St Andrews is an interdisciplinary programme run jointly by the Schools of History and International Relations.

Highlights

Students have the opportunity to work on an individual and small-group basis with internationally leading scholars in the fields of legal, constitutional and historical research.

The flexible nature of the programme makes it suitable both for those wishing to go on to doctoral research and for those wishing only to take a year’s specialist study.

The compulsory modules equip students with knowledge of different theoretical approaches to law, legal history and constitutionalism, using the past to interrogate and investigate current issues and controversies.

Careers

Legal and Constitutional Studies is designed to prepare students for work beyond the MLitt, such as:

doctoral research within the field

study for a law degree

employment in areas more broadly related to law, legal history, global constitutionalism and international relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Idea of Law

Approaches to Legal History

Approaches to International Law

Comparative Studies in Legal and Constitutional Research

Comparative Studies in Legal History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History International Law Legal Studies View 332 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.

a personal statement

a sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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