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Discover your subject from a truly interdisciplinary perspective with the
Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies. Interdisciplinary study Graduate
School degrees use ideas from different disciplines to give students a more
rounded understanding of their subject. Learning across subject boundaries
Interdisciplinary learning is at the heart of the Graduate School. Core modules
on Graduate School degrees use themed seminars led by subject experts from
across the University. Students consider their subject from different
disciplinary perspectives, developing an interdisciplinary understanding. This
approach also enables students to show skills such as flexibility and
creativity. Optional modules allow students to further develop the
interdisciplinary character of their studies. In the end of degree project
students explore a topic in depth. The project can also be interdisciplinary in
scope and may have an applied character. On most degrees, students have a choice
in how to present the project. This might be as a dissertation or in more
applied format - such as a policy report or multi-media portfolio. Academic and
personal skills Graduate School Masters degrees help students develop advanced
subject knowledge and research skills. Students also develop skills in: critical
thinking and creativity analysis and appraisal problem solving and decision
making personal leadership and project management interpersonal communication
and team working Core modules have an integrated skills development programme.
The skills development programme connects academic learning with the development
of professional skills. The skills development programme has three parts. Study
support sessions prepare students for postgraduate study. Career support
sessions help students look beyond their degree. Experiential sessions address
real social justice problems faced by partner organisations. Community The
Graduate School is a vibrant, stimulating postgraduate community. Graduate
School events bring students together and help foster interdisciplinary
identity. Students make social and intellectual connections within and across
their Masters degree groups. St Leonard's Postgraduate College The University
postgraduate community, St Leonard’s Postgraduate College, welcomes Graduate
School students. St Leonard's Postgraduate College hosts networking and training
events for all postgraduates. Through these Graduate School students can make
connections with postgraduates from other schools. Postgraduate Society St
Leonard’s Postgraduate College works closely with the Postgraduate Society. The
Postgraduate Society is one of the Students’ Association's most active
societies. All Masters students are welcome into the Postgraduate Society. The
Postgraduate Society organises events for postgraduates. These include beach
bonfires, day trips around Scotland, pub nights, and graduation balls. History
and location The Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies welcomed its
first students in 2018. The Graduate School now welcomes students from around
the world. In 2020 more than 90 students joined Graduate School MSc and MLitt
degrees. Since 2021, the Graduate School has been based in the Old Burgh School.
The Old Burgh School has office, teaching, and study space for the Graduate
School. It is also home to the University’s postgraduate study centre. Graduate
School Meeting Room The Graduate School Meeting Room situated at the Old Burgh
School is available to be booked by staff and postgraduate students
Monday-Friday between 9am-6pm. The room has a capacity of 6 (current covid
occupancy) and is equipped with a projector and screen. There is kitchen
facilities directly adjacent. Staff can book directly via our online room
booking system. For student room bookings, please email
gradschool@st-andrews.ac.uk. Priority will be given to bookings related to
Graduate School or Postgraduate St Leonards College activities. Please note,
this room should not be booked by students as an additional study space.
