Master of Arts [M.A] [Spanish (Hons)] From University of St Andrews

Academic Eligibility:

• Students should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or university.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 36 (HL 6,5,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6 plus SL 6,6,6).
• Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.
• University of St Andrews does not require the GMAT or the GRE.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a good second division (2.1) or first division UK Bachelor's degree with Honours, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.

• Typical Indian degree equivalents with first-class grades of 60% to 80% (minimum) or 7.0-9.0 CGPA, depending on the institution attended, include:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com/BComm/B.Comm.) or Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA) awarded from a recognised Higher Education, Professional or Specialist institution.
  • Bachelor of Engineering/Technology, when awarded from an institute of national importance, centre of advanced study, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), or the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
  • Bachelor of Science Engineering/Engineering/Technology, when awarded from a central university, a recognised state university, or a regional Engineering college.
    Indian Institute of Engineers examinations A and B.

Modern languages graduates have an extremely good record of employment after graduating, not only in all sectors that require advanced language skills but also in professional environments that demand good communication and analytical skills.

Employers value language graduates because they demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Many graduates go on to:

• specialise in translation and interpreting services, in language teaching or other sector-specific careers
• join international institutions and enterprises, working in international development departments, human resources, administration, media and communication jobs
• start a career in the banking and financial sector
• join the civil service, particularly in positions within the Foreign Office
• continue to study at postgraduate level.

In addition, many graduates pursue postgraduate study in languages and literatures, translation studies and teaching. Others study law or information technology.