About Arts & Social Sciences MA in University of Dundee
This non-Honours (Ordinary) MA degree represents the finest Scottish tradition of extensive study over a wide range of subjects and disciplines.
You will be able to study modules in subjects that interest and challenge you. You can choose from across the range of MA disciplines in both the humanities and social sciences. Modules include:
- English
- Creative Writing
- Film Studies
- European Languages
- History
- European Studies
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Geography
- International Business
- Politics & International Relations
- Psychology
- Urban Planning
- Career Planning
We work hard to combine tradition with innovation. For example, you can study Romantic poetry but also contemporary poetry, European art cinema as well as Hollywood cinema, Shakespeare as well as science fiction, African history as well as Scottish history.
Unlike many similar courses in the UK there are no requirements to take core or compulsory modules for this course, or to take particular subjects or modules. This ensures you have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your needs.
You will be assigned an advisor of studies who will help you choose the combination of modules that best reflect your interest and ambitions.
Career
This degree prepares you for a wide range of career options because you will develop a variety of skills and knowledge from several different academic disciplines.
Employers will also value your research and communication skills.
We encourage and foster critical thinking and independent habits of mind, enabling you to see connections between disciplines and synthesise diverse ideas and approaches.
We also offer study abroad opportunities and internship options, providing you with valuable experience.
Career options include roles in:
- education
- publishing
- journalism
- galleries
- museums and heritage sites
- social media
- marketing
- arts administration
Academic qualification equivalents
- Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
- TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills
University of Dundee Highlights
Type |
Public, Co-ed |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1881 |
Location |
Dundee, Scotland |
Parent Institution |
University of Dundee |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Student-Faculty Ratio |
17:1 |
Financial Aid |
Available |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, Duo lingo, etc. |
Percentage of International Students |
22% |
Intake sessions |
Fall, Winter |
University of Dundee Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expense |
Fee for undergraduates |
Fee for graduates |
Tuition |
18,150 GBP per year |
18,150 GBP per year |
Room & Board |
4,593 – 5,682 GBP |
6,981 - 7,585 GBP |
Transport |
80 GBP per month |
80 GBP per month |
Food |
74 GBP per month |
74 GBP per month |
Interests and hobbies |
46 GBP per month |
46 GBP per month |
Personal expenditure, utilities and miscellaneous |
26 GBP per month |
26 GBP per month |