hello i’ve applied for IR and spanish at st andrews and would like to switch to Ir and social anthropology- i’ve already gotten my offer so i’m wondering what the process is like for this - is it possible to change now or will they make me wait until i’ve met my condition or will i loose my offer and have to wait to be accepted again. I will email them first thing tomorrow but i’m impatient and anxious about what’ll happen so pls help me out if u can 🥲

trying to make my final choice. i have offers from st andrews, lancaster, hull, bangor, and york. thinking of firming st andrews but does anyone have any final thoughts (maybe this is bad to let reddit people sway my future). i js want a uni where i can be a silly little introvert without feeling too overwhelmed in a massive city. thanks.

St Andrews is my favorite school by far, and I love the marine biology program that they have. However, I’m really concerned about getting into vet school afterwards. I want to be a marine mammal veterinarian, but vet school is incredibly competitive. St Andrews doesn’t have a defined pre-vet program or animal science major, so getting experience with animals outside of school would be crucial. I’m really curious to know if anyone is aware of any past students that went on to become veterinarians. What major did they take? And how did they get experience? Also, are there any local veterinarians in the town or surrounding area?

Hello,

I'll be coming to St A's this year to do Postgraduate Msc Psychology (Conversion). I would like to spend from now til then doing a lot of reading to prepare. Does anyone have any reading suggestions, anything you know may be referred to, suggested or used in the course? And if you have any other tips for this course, I'd love to know!

Thank you :)

Hey, anyone here going to St Andrews this coming Sept?

Are they productive, and do they have good facilities and equipment? For example, does the film society actually make films and do they have cameras that students could borrow?

I'd love to pick your brain and chat more about your application process ! So lmk if you or anyone u know have done this or been accepted to it, I'd love to chat!

The University's IT department hire modern apprentices on a two-year contract which 99% leads onto a full-time career in IT.

Modern apprenticeships offer a great step for 16-19 year olds who prefer to learn hands-on from others, rather than a traditional classroom.

There's an information evening running this month for parents and young people to learn more about this career option: https://events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/kickstart-your-career-in-it/

There are four vacancies which we hope to fill by the end of the month, offering the opportunities to local young people.

On the website it says that — with exceptional approval — one might take modules for which one doesn’t have the prerequisites. I have been admitted to the Faculty of Arts and do not have Maths at a higher level, but want to take CS modules in first year. Is there any way to go about that?

I have an offer for Bsc economics and I wanted to know what placements are like if i wanted to break into finance in london. Specifically getting internships? Many thanks!

Hello everyone!
I am an offer holder for Computer Science for the class of 2029. I am looking to connect with students who will be in my cohort. Please feel free to message me.

Hi,

Can anyone share reliable real estate sites to search for the accommodation for 2nd year students? Thank you.

hi! i'm an international student from the us who firmed their offer several months ago–when should i expect to get the info needed to create my visa?

I currently hold an offer for direct entry into the second year of Physics, and wanted to ask if attendance is a massive deal. I don't intend to skip every lecture ever, and I intend to go to all of my labs and tutorials, but lectures not so much since I'm always in limbo during the winter and I'm pretty good at working independently. I suppose I can go if it's mandatory or something but the freedom not to would be nice. Sorry if this is a silly question.

Im an American student who's been accepted to St Andrews for a while now, but I'm still unsure if I should commit. I got into the school of divinity for a degree in theology, but as much as I want to go and think I would be a great fit, my family cannot afford it. We're in that weird limbo where we likely will not get any needs-based aid, but still don't make nearly enough to cover the tuition alone. How did you guys afford St Andrews, any tips?

Hi, I’m an incoming postgrad for CS. Has anyone went to the Spring visiting day last year? Or is anyone going this upcoming weekend? If so, what can I expect? Thanks.

Hi!

I understand if I put self catered en suite I am most likely to get DRA or Fife park. Of course the facilities are nicer in these places but I was wondering if they are less social than the catered halls. Is it worth choosing catered just to have fun social meals to meet people? Also if I choose catered standard single room, where would I most likely end up?

Hey everyone,

I applied to St. Andrew’s through the common app, and also 5 UK schools through UCAS (as I didn’t know you couldn’t do more than 5 total). Although my St. Andrew’s offer is for the joint degree program with William and Mary, so I’m not sure if that’s an exception to the rule, as it’s technically US program too? I have now received all my decisions, and want to firm St. Andrew’s, and use Exeter or Bristol as my insurance. How do I do this if St Andrew’s isn’t on my UCAS? If I accept my St. Andrew’s offer, will I not be able to have an insurance choice?

Any help would be appreciated!

Hi sorry I have a few questions if anyone can answer any.

1. For catered standard halls, are the shared kitchens and like corridors always mixed or are they all girls/ all guys. Or does it differ depending on the exact hall. (If I put preferred mixed in the form)

2. Why is Andrew Melville a separate question on the application? Is it a nice hall or what is the vibe?

3. If I do choose catered standard single room, which hall would I be most likely to get

4. Would you recommend catered or self catered the most for making friends and meeting people aswell as the people actually being nice and good energy.

Hey guys!

I bought tickets to see a play at StAge/the Union, but I’m a bit confused on how to actually redeem them - they just sent me a receipt and nothing else.

Is there somewhere I have to collect them from? Is showing them the receipt enough? Thanks in advance:)

When do we have to accept an offer for SCOTGEM by? My UCAS application has gone read-only and will no longer let me accept any offers I have received. Is anyone else having the same issue?

Hi Guys! Just wondering what my chances are of getting accepted. I've applied for undergad MA in Economics and Management where my offer would be ABB (contextual). At A level I do Economics, Business and English Language predicted A*AA with an EPQ marked at an A* on a business related topic. I kind of flopped my GCSE's and only got a 6 in maths. Felt like my extracurriculars were good e.g. ran my own business, sports etc.

Also wondering about sub honours. Could I do IR for sub honors or not because it is very competitive?

Just looking for some advice as I havent heard back :) Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently studying for an MSc in the School of Biology at St Andrews, and I’ve come up with a PhD topic I’d love to pursue, with a specific supervisor in mind, sent the email, now waiting for response. However, due to certain circumstances, I won’t be able to achieve a distinction, but I’m on track for a strong merit. My MSc dissertation supervisor has also encouraged me to work towards publishing my dissertation.

St Andrews has been my dream university, and I truly love it here—the town, the atmosphere, and the research environment. I also qualify as a home student and can afford to self-fund a PhD.

I’d really appreciate any insights from those who have gone through the PhD application process at St Andrews, especially those who did their MSc here. My main questions are:

• Will not getting a distinction be a make-or-break factor for admission, given that I have relevant experience (internships, volunteering, and additional education) and conference papers (UK and International)?
• What questions you were asked during interview? Did you prepare PowerPoint on the proposed research topic?
• How important is having a well-defined research proposal versus being flexible to adapt to a supervisor’s project?
• Did networking with faculty during your MSc help in securing a PhD position? If so, how?
• Did your MSc dissertation play a significant role in shaping your PhD topic?
• What do you wish you knew before starting your PhD?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated—thank you in advance! 😊

hello !!! i’m a prospective postgrad student (mlitt in early modern history) and i’m planning on accepting my offer from st. andrews in the next few days. but before i do, i want to get an idea about the process of finding postgrad housing in st. andrews. do most postgrad student live in private or student accommodations?

i’ve been browsing some of the private accommodations, and found some good options that aren’t too expensive. i’m sure that since i haven’t accepted my offer yet, most of the good postgrad student accommodations will be taken? my main question is, how does getting a private flat work in st. andrews? what time do people typically start looking for a place to rent, and where are the best places to look? should i focus on websites like onthemarket and zoopla, or on facebook groups?

thanks for any feedback and help :)

Hoping to land at McIntosh or Sallies next year. I’m deferred entry for 2026.

If I apply for Shared Std Catered on day one (March 1), does that actually help my chances of getting into one of those?

Also heard that listing a roommate can improve your odds. how do you even do that? Any tips?