What’s it like to study a Masters in St Andrews?
St Andrews has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, although it didn’t rise to prominence until it became the ecclesiastical centre of Scotland during the medieval period. Built in 1160, St Andrews Cathedral was the largest building in Scotland until it fell into disrepair during the 16th century. Sadly, ruins are all that’s left of the cathedral nowadays.
The establishment of the University of St Andrews in 1410 was a key moment in the history of the town, making it the home of the oldest university in Scotland (and the third oldest in the United Kingdom after Oxford and Cambridge). As you’d expect, the University of St Andrews is a major presence in the town – around half the local population study or work at the university.
St Andrews is widely seen as the birthplace of golf, with the sport’s governing body – the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews – based in the town. The Old Course at St Andrews was established in 1552 and is the oldest in the world, regularly playing host to the Open Championship.
Even if you’re not into golf, there’s plenty to keep postgraduates occupied in St Andrews. The St Andrews West Sands are two miles of pristine sandy beaches, perfect for a post-library stroll or a variety of water sports like windsurfing and sea kayaking.
The Museum of the University of St Andrews has an incredible collection of artefacts relating to the university and town’s history, from medieval maces to a 16th-century astrolabe (an intricate instrument used in astronomy).
Edinburgh is only an hour away by train, offering outstanding cultural highlights in a picturesque setting, while Dundee – another vibrant Scottish cultural and higher education hub – is 30 minutes north of St Andrews.
Postgraduate student accommodation in St Andrews includes self-catered and catered options, with halls of residence as well as studio apartments.
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