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International Relations MA Hons
Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject
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Most relevant Student Reviews for International Relations MA Hons at University of St Andrews
member1387751
20th June 23
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Famous for small-sized class. Professors are fantastic! read more
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member1081190
14th March 23
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Good course learn a lot! Very international experience and community! read more
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member519931
28th November 15
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
A well structured course with lots of great material provided read more
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member1218340
13th November 15
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
I 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. read more
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member1387751
20th June 23
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Famous for small-sized class. Professors are fantastic! read more
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member1081190
14th March 23
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Good course learn a lot! Very international experience and community! read more
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member1180046
1st March 23
Arabic and International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Not enough content but good in terms of developing critical thinking read more
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Caro
18th March 21
International Relations and Management, MA Hons FullTime
Very interesting course that will definitely lead to opportunities in my future career. read more
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member1155236
15th March 21
International Relations and Middle East Studies, MA Hons FullTime
I really enjoyed my course, it has been everything I hoped it would be read more
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member755117
10th March 21
International Relations and Management, MA Hons FullTime
Unfortunately 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 read more
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member437509
29th April 19
International Relations and Social Anthropology, MA Hons FullTime
At £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. read more
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member521822
13th April 16
International Relations and Social Anthropology, MA Hons FullTime
It'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. read more
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member519931
28th November 15
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
A well structured course with lots of great material provided read more
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member1218340
13th November 15
International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
I 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. read more
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rose.emmaline
11th October 15
Arabic and International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
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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member615665
24th September 15
Economics and International Relations, MA Hons FullTime
Honestly, there's a lot left to be desired by these courses. read more
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