Undergraduate Degrees

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BSc, Single Honours

Exciting opportunity for students with an HND in Animal Care to enter year 3 of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.

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Anthropology

MA, Single Honours

Anthropology at Aberdeen is the study of the diversity of human communities and cultures around the world. It brings together theories about ‘being human’ from a wide range of Western and non-Western thinkers to understand human action, culture and thought, as studied through long-term international research with the communities themselves.

Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and Archaeology

MA, Joint Honours

The subjects of Anthropology and Archaeology are very closely linked and are an ideal combination for students who have a deep interest in the past, the way human cultures lived and developed, the way societies developed and grew and the way our land was inhabited.

The University of Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology by the Guardian University Guide 2025.

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Anthropology and English

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and English at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects. This programme will add to your thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ and offers in-depth studies of language – in all its glorious variety of expression. You will develop skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis through two highly-rated programmes at a recognised centre of excellence for both – which will appeal strongly to employers in business and many other fields.

Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and Film & Visual Culture

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and Film & Visual Culture at Aberdeen is a great study combination and will enhance your grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with an in-depth study of how we communicate thoughts and ideas visually – a key attribute for humans. Your skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis, in addition to your subject knowledge will appeal strongly to employers in film, business and many other fields.

Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and French

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and French at Aberdeen is a great study combination and will enhance your grounding in what it means to ‘be human’. With an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture and the opportunity to study abroad, you will develop your language and cultural familiarity skills. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will enable you to pursue a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and French (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and French at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to your existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’. With an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture and a period of study abroad, you will develop your language and cultural familiarity skills. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will enable you to pursue a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and Gaelic Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to your existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’. With a special focus on the people of the north, you will undertake and in-depth study of Gaelic, Scotland’s oldest living language, and its origins and culture. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Did you know? We are ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Anthropology (National Student Survey 2024)

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Anthropology and Geography

MA, Joint Honours

This degree brings together two closely linked and relevant subjects. Through various course choices, you will build your understanding of human societies and develop a greater understanding of the earth in which they lived.

Did you know? Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Anthropology and German

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and German at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to an existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Did you know? Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Anthropology (National Student Survey 2024)

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