Overview

This non-Honours MA in Arts and Social Sciences degree delivered by the University of Dundee represents the finest Scottish tradition of extensive study over a wide range of subjects and disciplines. You will be able to study modules in subjects that interest and challenge you. You can choose from across the range of MA disciplines in both the humanities and social sciences. Modules include:

English

Creative Writing

Film Studies

European Languages

History

European Studies

Philosophy

Economics

Environmental Science

Environmental Sustainability

Geography

International Business

Politics & International Relations

Psychology

Urban Planning

Career Planning

The course works hard to combine tradition with innovation. For example, you can study Romantic poetry but also contemporary poetry, European art cinema as well as Hollywood cinema, Shakespeare as well as science fiction, African history as well as Scottish history.

Unlike many similar courses in the UK there are no requirements to take core or compulsory modules for this course, or to take particular subjects or modules. This ensures you have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your needs.

You will be assigned an advisor of studies who will help you choose the combination of modules that best reflect your interest and ambitions.

Careers and opportunities

This degree prepares you for a wide range of career options because you will develop a variety of skills and knowledge from several different academic disciplines.

Employers will also value your research and communication skills.

This course encourages and fosters critical thinking and independent habits of mind, enabling you to see connections between disciplines and synthesise diverse ideas and approaches.

It also offers study abroad opportunities and internship options, providing you with valuable experience.

Career options include roles in:

education

publishing

journalism

galleries

museums and heritage sites

social media

marketing

arts administration

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

At Levels 1 and 2 you will normally choose six modules in each year from across the range of subjects available. At Levels 3 and 4 you will normally choose four modules in each year.

For some social science subjects you may need to have previously passed a module in that area before progressing to the next level. You can discuss this with your advisor of studies.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts View 189 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM

GCE-A Level: Standard: BBB Widening access: BCC (level 1) ABB (level 2)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (level 1) 32 points (level 2)

Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (level 1) Distinction with AB (level 2)

SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: Standard: AABB at Higher / Widening access: BBBC at Higher (level 1) AB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher (level 2)

SQA Higher National: A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit (level 1) A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units (level 2)

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant subjects with ABB grades

Welsh Baccalaureate: A-Levels at BB (level 1) A Levels at AA (level 2)

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland � 9,790

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 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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