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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Arabic and Mathematics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Arabic and Mathematics course at University of St Andrews.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A*,A

To include A* in Mathematics. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£1,820 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£30,160 per year (provisional)
International£30,160 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GT16

Here's what University of St Andrews says about its Arabic and Mathematics course.

Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.

Source: University of St Andrews

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

Interdepartmental

Location

Main Site | St Andrews

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Arabic languages

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of St Andrews student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 41 reviews from University of St Andrews's students and alumni
5 star
31%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
15%
1 star
3%
All reviews

Showing 46 reviews

2nd year

Astrophysics

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.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Astrophysics

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.

(4)

2 months ago

2nd year

Astrophysics

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.

(3)

2 months ago

2nd year

Astrophysics

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.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Astrophysics

Excellent modern facilities with quiet study spaces available. Great for both individual and group work.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Astrophysics

Excellent teaching and a very supportive and friendly department. Lots of useful feedback and very interesting course content.

(5)

2 months ago

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.

The Arabic and Mathematics course at University of St Andrews features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Mathematics
African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

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?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

91%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

89%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

96%

high

How well organised is your course?

93%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

92%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

94%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

90%

med

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

100%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

94%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

91%

high

Student information

The Arabic and Mathematics course at University of St Andrews features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
African and modern Middle Eastern studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female64%Male36%
Where students come from
International40%UK60%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
Number of students105
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
FrenchA
HistoryA
MathematicsA*
RussianA
SpanishA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female36%Male64%
Where students come from
International34%UK66%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
Number of students590
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
Further MathematicsA*
PhysicsA*
ChemistryA
Computer ScienceA*
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Arabic and Mathematics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of St Andrews graduates across each of those subject areas.

Languages and area studies
Mathematics

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Information Technology Professionals

25%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

15%

Finance Professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Arabic and Mathematics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of St Andrews graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Mathematical sciences
Languages and area studies

Earnings

£31.4k

First year after graduation

£38.7k

Third year after graduation

£47.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£28.1k

First year after graduation

£29.6k

Third year after graduation

£38.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Arabic and Mathematics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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