Overview

Masters of Studies by Research from University of St Andrews is a one-year degree (two years for part-time students where part-time study is permitted), where students work towards a thesis of up to 30,000 words.

Quick Facts:

Admission to research study is normally on the basis of a good Master’s degree (in the relevant discipline), and in principle, this condition also applies to the MSt (Res).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Research Methods
Historiography and Historical Theory
Archival Research and Primary Sources
Research Design and Thesis Development
Independent Research Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

Although the School will consider applications at any time, you should begin the process as early as possible in the academic year.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research View 126 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline
strong evidence of relevant research skills,
a writing sample and research proposal of sufficiently high quality.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22220 GBP / year

≈ 22220 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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