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University of St Andrews: Modern Languages

Institution University of St Andrews View institution profile
Department Modern Languages
Web www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Email pgmodlangs@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone 01334 463632
Study type Research

Summary

The School of Modern Languages is home to a lively international postgraduate community. At the moment about 50 students from all over the world are reading for taught or postgraduate degrees in an exceptional variety of areas, including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, Central and Eastern European Studies, Spanish and Latin American Studies, Comparative Literature, as well as Language and Linguistics, Mediaeval Studies and Cultural Identity Studies.

Candidates for the PhD undertake at least 3 years of study and submit a thesis of not more than 80,000 words. The possibility exists for doctoral theses to be submitted in either English or the language of study.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

The University of St Andrews

  • Scotland’s first university
  • Over 120 postgraduate courses.
  • Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
  • 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)


 

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Studying in St Andrews is a unique and rewarding experience that will take your skills and knowledge to the next level. With taught masters courses, research degrees and an opportunity to study some …

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