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

English and Psychology

Entry requirements

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

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

To include English or English Literature. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.

Most popular A-levels studied

The English and Psychology 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.

English studies
Psychology (non-specific)
SubjectGrade
PsychologyA
BiologyA*
SociologyB
English LiteratureB
HistoryA
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureA*
HistoryA
Government and PoliticsA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: CQ83

Here's what University of St Andrews says about its English and Psychology 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

English

Location

Main Site | St Andrews

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• English studies

• Psychology

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

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)

University of St Andrews student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 48 reviews from University of St Andrews's students and alumni
5 star
37%
4 star
35%
3 star
13%
2 star
13%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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2nd year

Astrophysics

4 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.

(5)
Student Union

2nd year

Astrophysics

4 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.

(4)
University life

2nd year

Astrophysics

4 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.

(3)
Finance

2nd year

Astrophysics

4 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.

(5)
Support

2nd year

Astrophysics

4 months ago

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

(5)
Facilities

2nd year

Astrophysics

4 months ago

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

(5)
Course

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 English and Psychology 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

Psychology (non-specific)
English studies (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

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

79%

low

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

83%

low

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

74%

low

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

87%

high

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

75%

med

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

79%

med

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

91%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

66%

low

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

83%

med

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

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

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

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

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?

89%

med

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

89%

med

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

64%

med

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

85%

med

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

87%

med

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

74%

med

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

84%

med

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

77%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

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

90%

med

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

85%

low

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

83%

med

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

94%

med

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

61%

low

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

87%

med

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

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

80%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

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

76%

med

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

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

low

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

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

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

96%

high

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?

89%

med

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

63%

med

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

95%

high

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

76%

low

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

74%

med

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

88%

med

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

71%

low

Student information

The English and Psychology 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.

English studies
Psychology (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female83%Male17%
Where students come from
International58%UK42%
Student performance
2:1 or above89%
Number of students550
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female83%Male16%Other1%
Where students come from
International42%UK58%
Student performance
2:1 or above96%
Number of students570
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The English and Psychology 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.

Psychology (non-specific)
English studies (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Finance Professionals

15%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

15%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Research and Development Professionals

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The English and Psychology 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.

Psychology
English studies

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£27k

Third year after graduation

£34.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£28.7k

Third year after graduation

£33.2k

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 English and Psychology.

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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