Overview

Through this BA in English (International Hons) at University of St Andrews, you will develop your writing skills, sensitivity to language, awareness of the aesthetic and intellectual enjoyments of literature, and understanding of the cultural values reflected in literature. You can also choose to take creative writing classes.

The BA (International Hons) is a joint degree delivered by both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA. This joint degree allows you to spend two years at each institution.

Careers

The skills you gain through studying English are marketable in many career areas, and recent graduates in English have pursued a wide variety of career paths.

Perhaps the major strength of all English graduates is communication skills, both in speech and in writing. Other skills you will develop during your degree include:

critical analysis
structuring information
organisation of time and workload
effective IT skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beowulf

The Younger Romantics: Poetry and Prose (1810-1830)

Postcolonial Literature and Theory

Romantic Writing and Women

Contemporary British Fiction

Civil Wars on Page and Screen.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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PTE Academic

80

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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PTE Academic

80

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB, including A in English.
Minimum entry grades: AABB, including A in English.

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA, Including A in English or English Literature.
Minimum entry grades: ABB, Including A in English or English Literature.

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), Including HL6 in English.
Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), Including HL6 in English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Saint Andrews

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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