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Covid-19 Response
- TEACHING MODE:
- Blended learning.
- OPEN DAYS:
- Virtual visit days have taken place.
- TEACHING NOTES:
- Most classes, tutorials, seminars, and lectures of 35 students or less will continue to be taught in-person. Specific remote provision will be made for students who cannot be in St Andrews at this time. Most of their large teaching activities must remain online at the start of semester. They strongly encourage students to wear face-coverings when in company indoors.
20 Politics reviews at University of St Andrews
International Relations and Management, MA Hons
By Caro On 18th March 21Very interesting course that will definitely lead to opportunities in my future career.
International Relations, MA Hons
By member1218340 On 13th November 15I have never regretted doing IR in this university. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and open, the students are creative and motivated, the curriculum is vast and extensive as well. However, there should be more critical case studies and approaches to balance out the theory-heavy and traditionalist teaching. There are indeed very innovative lecturers, but it is more about the content than their style. The course needs to keep up with the level of internationality (beyond Anglo-Saxon and Western European spheres) of its own students and the world as a whole.
Economics and International Relations, MA Hons
By member615665 On 24th September 15Honestly, there's a lot left to be desired by these courses.
International Relations, MA Hons
By Jenn On 29th September 15Modern Languages (Arabic and German) and International Relations, MA Hons
By member1216551 On 8th October 15Modern Languages (Arabic and German) and International Relations, MA Hons
By member1216551 On 8th October 15Arabic and International Relations, MA Hons
By rose.emmaline On 11th October 15The Arabic department is very small and very close-knit, so you tend to get to know everyone else in your year very well. You learn at a much slower pace than you would with a romance language but, in the end, you'll come out with a solid knowledge of the language. IR is full of professors who have published numerous books and articles in their specific fields. Everyone in the department is very accomplished and, from my experience, they're very helpful and willing to answer any questions you may have. There's a reason we're #1 in the UK!
International Relations, MA Hons
By member1016635 On 12th October 15International Relations, MA Hons
By member1117109 On 20th October 15Economics and International Relations, MA Hons
By member618378 On 13th November 15International Relations and Middle East Studies, MA Hons
By member1155236 On 15th March 21I really enjoyed my course, it has been everything I hoped it would be
International Relations, MA Hons
By member519281 On 19th November 15International Relations, MA Hons
By member519931 On 28th November 15A well structured course with lots of great material provided
French and International Relations, MA Hons
By member1220170 On 2nd December 15Interesting
International Relations and Social Anthropology, MA Hons
By member521822 On 13th April 16It's essentially a liberal arts degree, so I knew the experience could vary between each university. Overall, love the setup of heavy independent learning and would promote the programmes to anyone who mentioned the subjects.
International Relations, MA Hons
By member922322 On 9th May 16International Relations and Social Anthropology, MA Hons
By member437509 On 29th April 19At £24,000 in international student fees per year, plus an additional £8,000 per year for housing, I was really hoping that learning would be a priority at the University of St Andrews. I have quickly learned, however, that the amount of information that can be conveyed in 12 contact hours a week, 9 of which that are in lectures of 500+ students is nowhere near the cost of attendance. More importantly, however, your courses are not designed for you to be able to think for yourself or to develop course understanding. What you are told in lectures is exactly what you are expected to write on essays and write in exams, verbatim. Thus, students St Andrews teaches students patience more than it does guidance or feedback. Students learn there is a hierarchy and they are at the bottom of it. Whether they need support, feedback, have a question or want guidance, undergraduates learn that they are to absorb as much as they can and hope they can apply in the real world.
International Relations and Management, MA Hons
By member755117 On 10th March 21Unfortunately my course is HRM which this site does not have an option form however overall its fantastic, however sometimes the content is heavily theoretical and sometimes difficult to apply in the working world
International Relations, MA Hons
By member115885 On 30th March 15