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University of St Andrews
Overview
University of St Andrews information
About University of St Andrews
UCAS code: S36
St Andrews is a unique combination of ancient and modern, local and global. Founded in 1413, we are the third oldest university in the English-speaking world. The city is quite small; the University accounts for approximately half the population but it has a distinctly cosmopolitan air due to the presence of students and staff from over 140 countries.
Source: University of St Andrews
Tuition fees at University of St Andrews
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £1,820 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £30,160 and £36,990 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £30,160.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£28.5k
Average graduate salary92%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
95%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of St Andrews
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University of St Andrews's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
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Showing 46 reviews
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
Lots of clubs and societies to join and great campaigns to make a real difference. Great facilities and staff on hand for support at all times.
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
Very friendly atmosphere and lots of clubs and societies to join. However, St Andrews is a very small town, and there is not very much else to do. It can feel isolating, especially since it is not in a central location so not easy to travel elsewhere.
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
Very expensive small town and high accommodation costs. However, the university offers a generous Access Scholarship to those on low household incomes, which is very helpful.
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
All staff from both academic and welfare services are very quick to respond to emails/queries. All staff are very supportive and friendly and do their best to avoid students feeling stressed or burnt out.
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
Excellent modern facilities with quiet study spaces available. Great for both individual and group work.
2nd year
Astrophysics
3 months ago
Excellent teaching and a very supportive and friendly department. Lots of useful feedback and very interesting course content.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of St Andrews
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
90%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
95%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
92%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
76%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
68%
low
Discussions
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