Postgraduate Masters Degrees

January 2024 Programmes

The following postgraduate programmes have an intakes in both January and September 2024.

Funding

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MSc Archaeology

Our taught MSc in Archaeology provides a programme for archaeology students from a range of backgrounds interested in pursuing the specialist archaeological subjects of the archaeology department. This degree combines a robust foundation in the method and theory of archaeology with specialist topics guided by our academic staff in archaeology and related disciplines.

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MSc Archaeology of the North

The taught MSc in Archaeology of the North is the only degree of its kind in the world. Students are equipped with research skills to investigate the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere. With an emphasis on colonisation and culture contact, lifeways and world-views, every graduate is provided with a thorough knowledge of the theory and practice specific to northern archaeology, together with the foundation for further study or professional employment.

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MSc Bioarchaeological Science

Bioarchaeological Science is at the forefront of the scientific study of the human past. This new programme incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. You will learn the latest scientific techniques for the extraction, analysis and presentation of DNA, protein, stable isotope and lipid data.

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MSc Cultural Heritage

This programme builds on the established archaeological expertise of the University of Aberdeen to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter the professional world of cultural heritage. You will learn about current policy and practice and apply your knowledge at heritage sites, working directly with heritage professionals and local communities. Jump-start your career in cultural heritage management, professional archaeology or education and research.

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MSc Geophysics

Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified Geophysicists within industry, this unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.

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Master of Land Economy (Rural Surveying)

A 12 Month Taught Postgraduate Programme fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Rural Surveying/Rural Property Management. The programme is a fast track course for graduates seeking entry into the Rural Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and gives students a thorough grounding in all aspects of the countryside and land management, planning, environmental and rural policy issues.

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MSc Oil & Gas Enterprise Management

This MSc encompasses modules in the latest science and technology in geology, geophysics and engineering. It also includes entrepreneurial and negotiation skills, petroleum economics, psychology, accountancy, safety engineering and environmental sciences. The emphasis is on practical application of studies, technology, lateral thinking and management techniques.

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MSc Osteoarchaeology

Gain hands-on experience of human remains from prehistoric, medieval and post-medieval human remains. Our newest archaeology MSc course utilises the unique collections from the University of Aberdeen Museums and integrates the latest bioarchaeological approaches and techniques into teaching. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in analysing human skeletons from archaeological contexts, and an unparalleled insight into the lives of past people.

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MSc Petroleum Data Management

The MSc programme has been set up through an agreement between the University and Common Data Access Ltd (CDA), a not-for-profit subsidiary of Oil & Gas UK which provides data management services to the UK oil and gas industry. It will be sponsored by leading multinational companies including Shell, Total and Chevron.

The course content is being developed with input from our industrial partners to ensure the programme is tailored to the needs of industry.

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MSc Planetary Sciences

This exciting programme is designed to prepare students with a science or engineering background for a career in the UK’s rapidly expanding space sector. The MSc Planetary Sciences is delivered by the team behind the HABIT instrument, which will be sent to Mars in 2022 as part of the ExoMars mission, and covers everything from planetary atmospheres and landforms, to remote sensing, data analysis, astrobiology and space systems engineering and instrumentation.

The strong interdisciplinary approach will train the next generation of geoscientists, physicists, chemists, biologists and engineers to work together to realise the ambitious plans for space flight and planetary exploration over the next decade.

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MSc Sustainable Energy Geosciences

The MSc GeoEnergy equips students with the subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector. At the heart of this programme is a focus on developing a strong technical understanding of rocks and fluids in the subsurface, and how to model, monitor and verify their presence using geophysical, petrophysical and other techniques. This knowledge is then applied to a wide range of low carbon energy solutions including sustainable mineral extraction, geothermal flow and subsurface storage.

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