Overview

In your studies, you will cover a wide chronological range of periods from the Dark Ages to modern Scotland. You will be exposed to issues of nation building, loss of sovereignty, the tensions between core and periphery, and the reclamation of nationhood. 

Course details

The Scottish History (Hons) from University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by the School of History. During your studies, you will learn to approach Scottish history from a number of different angles, exploring issues such as invasions, rivalries, lordship, tyranny, Enlightenment, social problems and culture, past and present.

In the first two years, you will have the opportunity to study from a broad chronological span, from antiquity to the present day. You will study how economic, social and political issues and events have fundamentally shaped modern Scottish society, and gain valuable insight into ongoing tensions within the Union and the nature of modern Scottish identity. 

Careers

History graduates find employment in academia, museums and archives, or as history teachers.

Using the analytical and communication skills acquired through the study of history, many also proceed to careers including:

law
publishing
armed forces
service industries
the financial sector
the arts
the media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scotland and the English Empire 1070 - 1500

The Early Modern Western World (c. 1450 - c. 1770)

Scotland, Britain and Empire (c. 1500 - 2000)

Scotland and the Wider World

Thatcherism, the 'New Right', and the Remaking of British Politics, c.1940-1997

The Power of Persuasion: Propaganda in Renaissance and Reformation Scotland

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

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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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB, including A in History.

Minimum entry grades: AABB, including B in History.

Gateway entry grades: BBBB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in History.

Minimum entry grades: ABB, including B in History.

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in History.

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in History.

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.

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