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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full Time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAAAAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 38 Grades / Points required
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of grades required to be considered for an offer. If you are predicted grades below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA Higher Mathematics is recommended. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration); Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Higher Mathematics recommended.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA Higher Mathematics is recommended. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration); Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Higher Mathematics recommended.
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of IB points normally needed to be considered for an offer (subject to success in any interview and/or other admissions test that is required for that subject). If you are predicted points below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. Applicants must also meet any Additional Requirements listed (subject requirements / admissions tests / work experience / interviews / pre-entry programme) in order to be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
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