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35 Master's degrees offered by the university
Arabic
The MLitt in Arabic from 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.
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.
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.
Medieval English
The MLitt in Medieval English at the University of St Andrews offers a rigorous programme of study covering the medieval literature of England and Scotland from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early Renaissance.
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.
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.
German
The MLitt in German from 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.
Women, Writing and Gender
With the MLitt in Women, Writing and Gender at the University of St Andrews explore the rich and varied output of women writers across history and consider critical issues surrounding gender and writing from 1500 to the present day.
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.
Museums, Heritage and Society (Online)
The Museums, Heritage and Society (Online) programme offered by University of St Andrews prepares for employment in museums by training in all types of museums, galleries and other heritage facilities.

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.
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.

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.
International Political Theory
The MLitt in International Political Theory at the University of St Andrews offers a uniquely deep focus on both the history of political thought and contemporary political theory.
Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies
During the MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies at the University of St Andrews develop an in-depth understanding of the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.