Connecting biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences is at the heart of our 'Bible and the Contemporary World' programme. Through part-time study, largely via the Internet, you join with others from across the world in relating the Christian tradition to a host of aspects of life. From guided reading, lectures and online discussions you gain an understanding of how culture shapes, and has been shaped by, Christian belief, practice and theology. You become critically aware of disputes, how these are addressed in scholarly literature, and learn how to develop your own judgements on matters of serious common concern.

Entry Requirements

A good degree with Honours from a U.K. university or its equivalent: USA GPA of 3.6; PR China GPA of 3.2, Upper Second class, or better.

You do not need to have a first degree (or equivalent) in theology in order to apply for a place on this programme. However, you should bear in mind that the programmes will involve theological study at postgraduate level. All applicants will be expected to have sufficient knowledge to equip them for this level of study in the field.

Other Fees

Dissertation fee

Domestic - £1, 970

International - £5, 165

Notes

Students have to attend a week of residential study in September and February.

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The Philosophy Departments at St Andrews have re-launched their suite of online philosophy modules designed to offer professional development for teachers of philosophy in schools.

The modules are also open to any other persons with an interest in philosophy - if you've ever wondered what philosophy is all about but were too afraid to ask, now is your chance to find out!

Other Fees

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The Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism at the University of St. Andrews is pleased to offer an e-learning based MLitt in Terrorism Studies. Our ground-breaking new programme will seek to develop in its students an understanding on the latest thinking on terrorism.

The MLitt ( a Scottish taught masters degree) offers students the opportunity to develop and engage in a piece of systematic research in a selected area of Terrorism Studies. To develop their dissertation, students will progress their research question by building on the conceptual frameworks presented, using quantitative or qualitative methods where appropriate.

This postgraduate programme is available for both full and part-time study.

As the programme utilises both e-learning technologies as well as traditional teaching methods it is available for both on and off campus study.

Initially students register for the Post Graduate Diploma in Terrorism Studies subsequently transferring to the MLitt. It is not possible to register directly for the MLitt.

The programme will seek to develop in its students:

a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and
political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies

knowledge and understanding of the principal social and psychological factors that influence the emergence, development, and abandonment of terrorism as a method of waging conflict

an understanding and critical evaluation of the political context to contemporary terrorism

a capacity to critically assess terrorist incidents around the world, examine selected approaches to counter-terrorism, and the development of new responses

skills of literature search, the use of open source material,
and an introduction to basic and principal elements of intelligence analysis

skills in research design and analysis using qualitative and quantitative techniques

Other Fees

Dissertation fee

Domestic - £2,080

International - £5,440

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