Not sure which path to choose? Liberal Arts and Sciences gives you the freedom to study across disciplines, with a focus on geosciences, helping you build a broad, adaptable skillset.
At the University of Aberdeen, you’ll shape your own degree and graduate with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills for a wide range of careers.
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Is this for you?
- You’re curious about a wide range of subjects and how they connect.
- You want the flexibility to shape your own degree.
- You’re interested in understanding global challenges from different perspectives.
- You’re looking for a degree that opens up diverse career opportunities.
Where Liberal Arts and Sciences can take you
With a focus on geosciences, this degree prepares you for careers that combine environmental insight with analytical and problem-solving skills.
You could go to work in areas such as:
- Environmental and sustainability roles
- Conservation, heritage, and environmental management
- Public policy, planning, and government
- Community development and social impact roles
- International development
- Global relationships, policies, and diplomacy
- Energy and natural resources
- Research and academia
Many graduates also continue their studies through postgraduate courses in areas such as geology, geography, environmental science, or related fields.