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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 1A36

Modern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and English (year abroad)

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of St Andrews, the MA (Hons) Modern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and English (year abroad) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £30,160 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Arabic Language Fundamentals
Persian Language Fundamentals
Comparative Grammar and Syntax
Middle Eastern Literature and Culture
English Literary Traditions and Analysis
Translation Studies and Practice
Advanced Arabic Conversational Skills
Persian Literature in Context
UCAS Code:1A36
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

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

International Baccalaureate

38 points

(HL 6,6,6), Including HL6 in English.

UCAS Points144

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,160

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£150,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews offers Modern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and English (year abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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