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Modern Languages (Arabic and Comparative Literature) and Classical Studies (year abroad) MA Hons
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Points of entry for Modern Languages (Arabic and Comparative Literature) and Classical Studies (year abroad) MA Hons
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Entry requirements for Languages and African and ;odern Middle Eastern Studies at University of St Andrews
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Required subjects for Modern Languages (Arabic and Comparative Literature) and Classical Studies (year abroad) MA Hons at University of St Andrews
Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.
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20th April 26
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I adore the staff within the modern languages departments and I get to encounter new people each week who teach within their own niches with such passion and enthusiasm that it is infectious. The comparative literature modules are so relevant and I learn something new every day, which I often find myself continuing to research or discuss with my friends weeks and months after teaching is done. The German course and German department is incredible, and the range and depth of modules which we are offered, even at sub-honours is so unique; for this I feel incredibly lucky. read more
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30th April 25
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Great course! Amazing teaching (in particular the Russian department is outstanding) and wide range of modules available. St Andrews is the best for IR in terms of breadth of modules available - every niche is catered for, and being able to take two languages alongside is fantastic. Taking a triple honours degree can be tough in terms of workload but is very rewarding. read more
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Some of the lectures you wonder what you’ve gotten yourself into (I.e a random lecture about how to use the library a month after we’ve been at uni), other then that I’m loving the course so far!! read more
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18th March 21
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It is difficult for me to emit an opinion, since my student experience was altered by covid times. However, my online experience was qualitative, surrounded with attentive professors teaching interesting subjects. read more
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I love my course despite the workload of doing three languages and I hope to continue them with support from my tutors. read more
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Not enough content but good in terms of developing critical thinking read more
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The 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! read more
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