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University of Dundee

Dundee , Scotland ,United Kingdom

Arts & Social Sciences MA

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.

Campus Information

Dundee Campus

The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University of Dundee Careers Service is a team of trained and dedicated professionals who are here to help and support the career development of all our students, graduates and staff. Careers Service exists to empower individuals to develop their potential and take confident informed steps towards their future.

All Careers Service appointments and Quick Queries are currently being delivered online.

  • We have several resources available for you depending on the nature of your query.
  • For quick careers related question you can book a 15 min Quick Query appointment through the Careers Portal. Log in with your university username and password. 
  • For review of CVs or applications email us through the Ask a Question tab in the Careers Portal. For information on CVs, applications and job interviews 
  • You can book a longer 30 minute online appointment with an Adviser through the Careers Portal.

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Explore career ideas, opportunities with your degree, further study and international options

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PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - Year 1
Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.

If you are applying to study Medicine or Dentistry we require a minimum of CBSE/12th Standard with 85% or above overall and 85% or above in a minimum of three subjects (including Chemistry and another science subject).

Undergraduate - Year 2
Students with excellent grades (75%+ in four subjects including subjects relevant to the chosen course) may be able to enter the 2nd year of some degree courses directly.

Direct entry to year 2 of Medicine and Dentistry is not available.

English language proficiency tests
There are many English language tests available, you need to take one of the tests we recognize.

Details of the minimum scores we accept in these tests, and how they compare to IELTS, are below.

English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.

IELTS (Academic)
Lower 
  • Overall: 6.0
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Listening: 5.5
  • Reading: 5.5
  • Speaking: 5.5

Standard

  • Overall: 6.5
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Listening: 5.5
  • Reading: 5.5
  • Speaking: 5.5

Higher

  • Overall: 7.0
  • Writing: 7.0
  • Listening: 7.0
  • Reading: 7.0
  • Speaking: 7.0

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