Our Degrees


The normal duration and nature of study programmes are as indicated. For a student studying part time, the length of studywould normally be doubled. The full list of our taught and research degree options followon the next two pages.


PhD, DLang (Three to four years) This is normally a three-year full-time programme (or the equivalent part-time, available to


home fee students only) of supervised research, examined by thesis of up to 80,000words. The thesis is normally submitted by the end of the third year of study and is a piece of original work describing the research undertaken and its implications for present knowledge.


MPhil in Arts (Two years)


Two semesters of full-time or equivalent part-time study and assessment(s) followed by a thesis


of 40,000wordsmaximum, prepared during the summer of year one and the following year. Students normally submit by the end of the second academic session. This degree is a combination of coursework and research. Some candidatesmay be admitted directly into year two.


MPhil in Science (Two years)


MLitt (One year) MSc (One year) MRes (One year)


Postgraduate Diploma


(PGDip) (9months) An Exit Point only for most programmes


EngD (Four years) Similar to theMPhil in the Faculty of Arts, this degree is normally of two years’ duration,


althoughwell-qualified candidates, e.g. those possessing a good Honours degree in a relevant discipline or a suitable research background,may be admitted directly into the second year.


A taught course lasting 12months. Two semesters taught full-time or four semesters part-time


togetherwith a dissertation or project of up to 15,000words, to be completed by the end of August.


A taught course lasting 12months. Two semesters of full-time, or equivalent part-time study, togetherwith adissertationorprojectofupto15,000words, tobe completedby the endofAugust.


TheMRes is often used as a stepping stone by research studentswho eventuallywish to pursue


a PhD. Course duration is two semesters (four semesters part time) together with a dissertation or project of up to 15,000words, to be completed by the end of August.


This is a taught course. Two semesters of full time study or four semesters part-time study. A studentwhose performance in a Diploma course is of a sufficiently high standardmay transfer to an appropriateMasters programme (MLitt,MRes,MSc, orMPhil) and the time spent on the Postgraduate Diplomawill be credited towards the fulfilment of theMasters regulations.


This is a four-year degree, providing a doctoral programme relevant to industry and geared


toward training the researchmanagers of the future. It involves a challenging and original research project undertaken as a partnership between industry and academia. For further details contact the School of Physics & Astronomy:www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/Prosp_PG


MD (Two years) The University offers a Doctorate inMedicine (MD) degree to candidates holding a recognised


medical qualification. Candidatesmust have some connectionwith St Andrews as either graduates inMedicine orMedical Science fromthis University,members of academic staff or employees of the NHS in the Lothians, Fife or Tayside having aworking relationshipwith St Andrews. There is also provision for submitting a collection of publishedwork over a period of time. Theminimumperiod of study on a full-time research project is of two years or four years in part-time study. Initial enquiries about theMD degree should bemade to the Dean ofMedicine. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/medicine


Distance Learning Distance learning (often part time) is a tried and tested alternative to conventional learning styles. It allows students to gain a University of St Andrews qualification at postgraduate certificate, diploma orMasters level,whilst balancing family and career responsibilities. Students enrol on our programmes formany reasons, including vocational relevance aswell as interesting and challenging subjectmaterial.


Our distance learning courses are delivered to rigorous St Andrews standards. Some involve introductory sessions in our town, or perhaps a residential school during the course, thus allowing students to experience St Andrews in person. Others are studied entirely froma distance.


We pride ourselves on active and personal support for our distance learners. Wemake extensive use of digital technologies to deliver coursematerials, facilitate intellectual exchange (through online seminars) and provide convenient access to scholarly publications.


Please see our Distance Learningweb page for further information:www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/DistanceLearning For full fees information for Distance Learning programmes see:www.st-andrews.ac.uk/fees


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