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St Andrews student life is a vibrant melting pot of:


120 + student societies – providing opportunities to organise charity events, to perform in the Castle ruins as part of the drama society, develop oratorical skills in the historic debating society, join the student radio station or write a column in the independent student newspaper. There are also a range of societies related to nationality and culture.


50 + sports clubs – including fencing, kite surfing, ski and snowboarding, football, rugby, field hockey, climbing, sailing, Japanese martial arts and Ultimate Frisbee.


Music – there are extensive opportunities to try, maintain and develop your music ability. MUSSOC has over 800 members, there are various bands, choirs, a cappella groups, a symphony orchestra and others who tour and compete on the international stage.


Faith – there are meeting and worship places for various major faiths.


For more information about our student community please visit: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/involve


Ball culture – dress up in your finest attire whether it be sparkling dresses, tuxedos or the infamous kilt, then grace the dance floor with your partner at a luxurious venue swinging each other to fast-paced traditional Scottish ceilidh music!


University tradition – throughout the year you are actively encouraged to take part in varied University traditions, including: the renowned networking tradition of Academic Family, dressing up for Raisin Monday, and taking the plunge during the May Dip.


Socialising – St Andrews is a mediaeval town with a very modern cosmopolitan vibe pulsating throughout. Choose to hang out in one of the many coffee shops or restaurants before taking in some live music at one of the numerous trendy bars.


Accommodation – we have 10 attractive halls of residence which all vary in size, architecture, atmosphere and tradition!


You can choose between catered or non-catered, own bathroom or shared and single or double occupancy.


We guarantee University managed accommodation to every entrant student provided they apply for their housing by the published deadlines.


For more information on accommodation, please visit: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/ug/accommodation


Semester dates:


Our semester dates are available online: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/semesterdates/ Semester 1:


Semester 2:


September to December Exams – December


Late January to May (includes two-week Spring break) Exams – May


Faculties: At St Andrews, Exchange and Study Abroad students can choose to study in three of our four faculties: Arts, Divinity and Science. Non-graduating students cannot study in the Faculty of Medicine.


Within each faculty, academic subjects are grouped into Schools. Please see our list of Schools here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/


Admission to our Exchange and Study Abroad programmes is by faculty. Prospective students should research their Schools of interest and apply to the faculty which most suits their requirements.


Students attending St Andrews on subject-specific exchange programmes may be permitted to take additional modules in other subjects.


Modules and Credits: Students take 60 St Andrews credits per semester (30 ECTS*) or 120 credits per academic year (60 ECTS*).


* ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.


Modules at first and second-year Level (1000 & 2000) are known as ‘sub-honours’, while modules at third- and fourth-year Level (3000 & 4000) are known as ‘Honours’.


Modules at St Andrews are worth 10, 15, 20 or 30 credits. Exchange and Study Abroad students can take a combination of modules across the three faculties, provided the timetables do not clash.


The St Andrews Undergraduate Course Catalogue gives prospective students information about each module, including credit value, semester availability, timetable, method of assessment, and a summary of the content. Please see: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/coursecatalogue


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