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Choosing your Degree See Glossary of Commonly Used Terms – pages 186-187
Key Information • Most undergraduate degrees in Scotland are four years in length. In the Faculty of Arts the degree is called a Master of Arts (MA) which is equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts (BA). In the Faculty of Science most students graduate with the Bachelor of Science (BSc), although there are extended undergraduate programmes culminating with a Master in Chemistry (MChem), Master of Mathematics (MMath), Master in Physics (MPhys) and Master in Science (MSci).
• Choose a degree in the Faculty (Arts, Divinity, Medicine or Science) in which you want to study, based on your qualifications and interests; different Faculties have different entrance requirements (see pages 52-85 and 160-165 for Medicine). In addition, as most students study three subjects in first year, you should check in which Faculty these subjects are offered before deciding on whether to apply for an MA or BSc degree (see pages 13-17).
Breadth and Flexibility in the First Two Years Study in the first two years is flexible and gives you a chance to enrol in other subjects in addition to the ones you applied for. (Medicine is the exception – all modules are specified). We recognise that many students are at first unsure of the degree programme to which they wish to commit themselves. You must take the First level modules in the subject(s) for which you have been accepted, and then you are able to choose your other modules from a wide range. The broad base and flexible nature of study at St Andrews will offer you an opportunity to discover your specific strengths in first and second year before finalising your degree intentions for more specialist and in- depth study at Honours level.
Modular Degree Structure The University operates a modular degree system. Modules are self-contained courses which usually run for one semester. Different modules are worth different amounts of credit; if you pass the module you gain the appropriate number of credits for that module. All these credits then count towards the total required for your degree.
A student usually takes modules worth 120 credits in each year of study. All first year students normally take three 20-credit modules in each of the two semesters making up the academic year. By comparison, over the final two years an Honours student might take seven, eight, or more modules in a number of different combinations depending on the credit values of the modules. As this system is compatible with that used elsewhere in Scotland (SCOTCATS) as well as in Europe (ECTS), students can transfer between institutions carrying their credits with them, subject to approval by the receiving institution.
The modular degree system enhances the flexibility of study; nevertheless, there are structured pathways to named degrees. At the start of each academic session you will select modules from our Course Catalogues. These contain all the information that you will need to choose modules that are most suited to your interests and degree programme. Before enrolling for any module or group of modules you will meet with your Adviser of Studies who will discuss your degree intention and provide guidance on module selection. Some modules have prerequisites or entry requirements. These can either be qualifications you need to have achieved before coming to university, or other modules offered at St Andrews. More information can be found elsewhere in this prospectus or in the Course Catalogues available at
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/academic/coursecatalogue
For further information on How and When to Apply see pages 46-47.
“The flexibility of the degree structure makes the learning experience so enriching. There is a lot of scope to switch your degree, and take up subjects you would never think of studying. St Andrews is so unique, and provides an unforgettable experience.”
Nicola (Ipswich, Suffolk)
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