Undergraduate Degrees

French and Geography

MA, Joint Honours

Adding a European language to your Geography degree will open up a much broader range of career opportunities. It also lets you examine Geography in a French context as you will spend a period of time studying at a University in the country.

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French and German

MA, Joint Honours

French and German at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects and a great pairing of major European languages to give you a strong competitive advantage in the European and international world. With the specialist language, cultural, and academic skills you will gain, you will be extremely attractive to employers in many areas of business, arts, education, tourism and media.

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French and History

MA, Joint Honours

French and History at Aberdeen brings together two subjects, adding in-depth study of a modern European language and culture to a fascinating and broad study of history through the ages. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of national and international human developments. The language and transferable skills you’ll gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers.

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French and History (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and History at Aberdeen brings together two subjects, adding in-depth study of a modern European language and culture to a fascinating and broad study of history through the ages. You will study a university steeped in 500 years of national and international human development. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers.

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French and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

French and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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French and International Relations (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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French and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

French and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is a great subject combination that adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language. The programme explores how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up an avenue to a wide variety of careers.

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French and Language & Linguistics (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is a great subject combination that adds value to your highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language. The programme explores how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up an avenue to a wide variety of careers.

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French and Legal Studies

MA, Joint Honours

French and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great subject combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today. You will study issues both topical and controversial and will graduate with the language and legal skills to open up career options including in European affairs and business.

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French and Legal Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today. You will study issues both topical and controversial. You will spend the whole of year three studying in a French-speaking country and graduate with the language and legal skills to open up superb career options including in European affairs.

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French and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

French and Philosophy at Aberdeen adds to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. The combination of language, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including in international business.

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French and Philosophy (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and Philosophy at Aberdeen adds to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. The combination of language, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including in international business.

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French and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

French and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be at the forefront of contemporary world issues and will be taught by highly-regarded experts who regularly comment in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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French and Politics (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics, putting you at the forefront of contemporary world issues. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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French and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

French and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways, with top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research. You will gain the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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French and Sociology (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

French and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways, with top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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French and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

French and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects and a great pairing of major European languages to give you a strong competitive advantage in the European and international world. You will gain specialist language, cultural and academic skills to make you extremely attractive to employers in many areas of global business, arts, education, tourism and media.

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French Studies

MA, Single Honours

French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation with a top rating for teaching. This broad, flexible and diverse programme covers language, literature, history and culture, with five or four-year options, study periods abroad and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

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French Studies (5 years)

MA, Single Honours

French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation and is top-rated for teaching. The programme offers broad, flexible study, covering language, literature, history and culture, with five or four-year options, study periods abroad and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

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French with Music Studies

MA, Major-Minor Honours

French with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your language and cultural skills in a major European language and gives you the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and to acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language or music.

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French with Music Studies (5 years)

MA, Major-Minor Honours

French with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your language and cultural skills in a major European language and gives you the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and to acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language, music, or applied in another sector.

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Gaelic Studies

MA, Single Honours

Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen is the perfect programme and location to explore the Gaelic language, its history, literature and Gaelic culture up to the present day. Whether you are a native speaker or complete beginner, you will be inspired by our world-leading experts in the Gaelic field and gain valuable skills and wide career options.

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Gaelic Studies and Geography

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Geography at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of in depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. Developing your skills in the language will complement your geography studies immensely as you learn about the Earth, the environment and the way humans have lived with it for centuries.

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Gaelic Studies and German

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and German at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with the advantage of a major European language and its history and culture, opening up career opportunities in Scotland and internationally.

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Gaelic Studies and History

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and History at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. Set in the wider context of world and British history, you will be taught by our teaching and research team, giving you the specialist and transferable skills to open up a wide spectrum of career opportunities.

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Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up a wide variety of careers.

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Gaelic Studies and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Politics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme adds an in-depth focus on the role of politics, different political systems, and how democracy interacts and influences economies. You will be ideally suited to a career in politics, media or business and with skills transferable to many other sectors of employment.

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Gaelic Studies and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Explore Gaelic language, literature and culture whilst studying modern societies in Sociology.

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Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with Hispanic Studies. You will have the opportunity to specialise in either Latin America or Spain and develop excellent language skills while becoming a highly sought-after graduate for a wide range of career options.

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Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen combines the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts.

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Gateway2Medicine

Certificate, Non-Honours

A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.

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Genetics

BSc, Single Honours

Genetics is the study of the inherited differences between individuals.

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Genetics (Immunology)

BSc, Single Honours

Genetics is the study of the inherited differences between individuals, whereas Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it may encounter.

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Genetics (Immunology) with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Genetics with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Geography

MA, Single Honours

Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, including climate change, poverty, energy transitions, sustainable development and environmental conservation. Our degree programmes reflect these modern-day challenges, with core and optional courses aimed at producing highly skilled graduates who can think critically and develop solutions to tackle these problems.

The University of Aberdeen is ranked 1st in Scotland and 6th in the UK for Geography & Environmental Science by the Complete University Guide, 2022.

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Geography

BSc, Single Honours

Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, including climate change, poverty, energy transitions, sustainable development and environmental conservation. Our degree programmes reflect these modern-day challenges, with core and optional courses aimed at producing highly skilled graduates who can think critically and develop solutions to tackle these problems.

The University of Aberdeen is ranked 1st in Scotland and 6th in the UK for Geography & Environmental Science by the Complete University Guide, 2022.

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Geography and German

MA, Joint Honours

Studying for a European language alongside your chosen degree subject is a great way of enhancing your learning and opening up a much broader range of careers upon graduation. Language skills remain a major benefit.

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Geography and German

MA, Joint Honours

Studying for a European language alongside your chosen degree subject is a great way of enhancing your learning and opening up a much broader range of careers upon graduation. Language skills remain a major benefit.

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Geography and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

In Geography we try to answer some of the biggest questions of life, such as how our planet originated and how we interact with it. This compliments International Relations topics such as European Politics, Human Rights Development, and International Economy.

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Geography and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Study Geography combined with Sociology allows you to study the earth and modern society evolution. If you are fascinated with natural science, social science, humanities and society, this course is for you.

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Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

The study of the earth's surface is combined with Hispanic Studies, one of the main spoken languages in the world.

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Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

The study of the earth's surface is combined with Hispanic Studies, one of the main spoken languages in the world.

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Geology

BSc, Single Honours

Geology - studying the Earth beneath our feet and it’s fascinating 4.5 billion years of history, from volcanoes and earthquakes to dinosaurs and ancient rivers - is central to our transition to a sustainable future.

The BSc Geology programme provides you with the skills you need to explore the processes that have shaped the Earth and its surface and subsurface environments through time, equipping you with powers to address the major modern world challenges, from climate change to sustainable energy, and from water security to natural disasters.

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Geology (5 years)

MGeol, Single Honours

Providing a knowledge of the way the Earth works and is vital to the understanding of the nature and origin of Earth's resources.

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Geology and Petroleum Geology

BSc, Single Honours

Geology and Petroleum Geology is the study of how the Earth works, and in particular, the nature and origin of the Earth’s natural resources.

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Geology and Physics

BSc, Joint Honours

Geology offers you the chance to find out how the Earth works and when you combine Physics with this subject you get a real sense of energy and matter and their interaction.

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Geoscience

BSc, Single Honours

The BSc Geoscience combines geology and physical geography to provides a broad multidisciplinary understanding of the major environmental challenges we face today, including climate change and the impact of humans on the environment, along with practical field skills including mapping, field geology, remote sensing and GIS.

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German and History

MA, Joint Honours

German and History at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects, which set the in-depth study of a modern European language and culture in the context of a broad and fascinating study of European and world history. You will study at a university that is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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German and History (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and History at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects, which set the in-depth study of a modern European language and culture in the context of a broad and fascinating study of European and world history. You will study at a university that is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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German and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of the contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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German and International Relations (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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German and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

German and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is a great combination that adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain both a language and the all-round knowledge and transferable skills to open up a wide variety of career option, both international and specialist.

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German and Language & Linguistics (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is a great combination that adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain both a language and the all-round knowledge and transferable skills to open up a wide variety of career option, both international and specialist.

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German and Legal Studies

MA, Joint Honours

German and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the legal world, including European law in issues both topical and controversial.

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German and Legal Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the legal world, including European law in issues both topical and controversial. You will spend the third year of this 5-year degree studying in Germany or Austria and graduate with highly-developed language and legal skills to open up options including careers in European affairs and business.

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German and Mathematics

MA, Joint Honours

German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the Teaching and Quality Assessment and Mathematics is highly rated for research in Pure and Applied areas.

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German and Mathematics

MA, Joint Honours

German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the Teaching and Quality Assessment and Mathematics is highly rated for research in Pure and Applied areas.

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German and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment. You can study this subject with Philosophy.

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German and Philosophy (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment. You can study this subject with Philosophy.

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German and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

German and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with an in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics, putting you at the forefront of contemporary world issues. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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German and Politics (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics, putting you at the forefront of contemporary world issues. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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German and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

German and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your highly-developed language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’, exploring how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. With top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research, you will develop the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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German and Sociology (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your highly-developed language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. With top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research, you will develop the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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German and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen combines two major modern European and global languages, both much used in business, in top-rated teaching programmes. You will add in-depth study of history, art and culture for each language and develop your language skills through spending time in countries where each is spoken. You will have wide, international career options and academic skills which are sought by employers in any sector you choose.

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German Studies

MA, Single Honours

German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with broad, flexible and diverse programmes covering language, literature, history and culture, with five or four-year options. You will benefit from study periods abroad and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

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German Studies (5 years)

MA, Single Honours

German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with broad, flexible and diverse programmes covering language, literature, history and culture, with five or four-year options, study periods abroad, and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

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German with Music Studies

MA, Major-Minor Honours

German with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language, music, or applied in another sector.

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German with Music Studies (5 years)

MA, Major-Minor Honours

German with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language, music, or applied in another sector.

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History

MA, Single Honours

History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history.

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History and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

History and International Relations at Aberdeen is the perfect combination to immerse yourself in studying all aspects of human activity in the past and bring your knowledge right up to date with a broad exploration of our complex contemporary world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in international affairs, media and business and with skills to open many other career paths too.

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History and Legal Studies

MA, Joint Honours

History and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past, with a closer look at the law, including UK, European and international law, how it affects our lives today and issues both topical and controversial. You will add legal knowledge to the transferable skills you will gain and be a sought-after Aberdeen graduate for a wide range of careers.

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History and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

History and Philosophy at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. You will gain a brilliant combination of academic and intellectual skills to make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options.

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History and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

History and Politics at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today and gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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History and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

History and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’ – exploring society, and how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. A culture of top-rated teaching and dynamic research will give you the specialist and transferable skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors.

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History and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

History and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen bring together two top-rated programmes, adding to your in-depth study of a modern global language and culture with a fascinating and broad study of European and world history through the ages. You will study at a university ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research (as ranked by Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores). The language, international outlook and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

History and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen bring together two top-rated programmes, adding to your in-depth study of a modern global language and culture with a fascinating and broad study of European and world history through the ages. You will study at a university ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research (as ranked by Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores). The language, international outlook and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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History and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

History and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You’ll graduate with language and highly-developed academic skills applicable in many careers.

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History with Music Studies

MA, Major-Minor Honours

History with Music Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your study of all aspects of human activity in the past with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods of history. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to history, music, or applied in another sector.

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Human Embryology and Developmental Biology

BSc, Single Honours

Human Embryology and Developmental Biology is the study of the fascinating process in humans and animals that turns a single fertilised egg into a whole new individual with all the many specialised cell types.

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Human Embryology and Developmental Biology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Immunology

BSc, Single Honours

Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it may encounter.

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Immunology and Pharmacology

BSc, Joint Honours

There is a rapidly increasing number of immune system molecules now used to treat, or used as targets in the treatment of, a wide range of disease. The joint Immunology and Pharmacology degree has been developed to meet the need for understanding of both these subjects in drug development.

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Immunology and Pharmacology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Joint Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Immunology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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International Business

MA, Single Honours

The MA (four years) and the MBus (five years) in International Business are designed to develop the leaders of the future. They provide students with a broad understanding of International Business and are designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Business (5 years)

MBus, Single Honours

This programme is designed to equip you to be successful in International Business, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context. It will deliver a learning experience that provides students with confidence and the trajectory to add value to employers immediately on graduating.

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International Business with French

MA, Joint Honours

The MA in International Business with French is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Business with Gaelic

MA, Joint Honours

The MA in International Business and Gaelic is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Business with German

MA, Joint Honours

The MA in International Business and German is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Business with Mandarin

MA, Joint Honours

The MA in International Business and Mandarin is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Business with Spanish

MA, Joint Honours

The MA in International Business and Spanish is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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International Relations and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen gives you solid grounding in the role of power, states and governments in an ever-changing world, combined with a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills for a wide range of careers in local and national government, non-government agencies, media and in many other fields and professions.

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International Relations and Legal Studies

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is an ideal combination, giving you solid grounding in the role of power, states, and governments in an ever-changing global context. The programme takes a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today. You will study issues both topical and controversial. You will graduate with excellent skills to open up career options including European and international affairs and business.

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International Relations and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Sociology at Aberdeen gives you solid grounding in the role of power, states and governments in an ever-changing global context and combines it with a fascinating exploration of how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. With top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research, you will gain the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors, and with strong international possibilities.

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International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events, with highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events, with highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

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International Relations and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Theology & Religious Studies at Aberdeen gives you solid grounding in the role of power, states and governments in an ever-changing global context and a fascinating exploration of the origin, function and meaning of religion. You will study and compare the major religions across the world, with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You will graduate with highly-developed academic skills applicable in many careers.

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Language & Linguistics

MA, Single Honours

Language and Linguistics at Aberdeen is the fascinating exploration of human language and how speech evolved, creating a bridge between sound and meaning. You will study the ways in which we acquire languages as children and adults, how languages vary and change over time and gain the knowledge and skills to open up a wide variety of careers.

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Language & Linguistics and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Do you wonder how our speech and language evolved and why we evolved from caves? Language and Linguistics introduces you to evolution of human language. If you enjoy the way we speak in all its formats this programme will be of interest. Combine this with Philosophy which introduces you to our human behaviour. There are plenty of wide ranging careers to choose from including many utilising language skills fully.

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Language & Linguistics and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Language and Linguistics looks at human language evolution and Sociology looks at how societies have developed, both look at challenges now and in the future.

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Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, which adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language with a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up an avenue to a wide variety of careers.

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Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, which adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language with a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up an avenue to a wide variety of careers.

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Language and Linguistics with Mandarin

MA, Joint Honours

Explore the evolution of human language and speech while learning a language spoken over 5,000 years by one-fifth of the population. You will develop a broad understanding of rich Chinese culture and study how we acquire languages and how they change over time.

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Law

LLB, Single Honours

Law at Aberdeen gives you a unique experience of breadth, depth, choice and quality, with a broad range of subjects giving you accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland and Society of Advocates. You will also have options to combine your core legal studies with a modern European language, legal system, or other options to add further career benefits. Aberdeen Law School is ranked 5th in the UK of more than 90 law schools.

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Law - Accelerated

LLB, Single Honours

Graduate keen to pursue a career in law? Aberdeen offers the exclusive opportunity of a highly-ranked two-year LLB programme for graduates in other subjects with a good honours degree. You will gain all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 6th in the UK (CUG2021) and scoring an impressive 94% for student satisfaction.

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Law and European Legal Studies (5 years)

LLB, Single Honours

Law and European Legal Studies at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of 90 in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction – and adding the specialist study of legal systems in Europe including a year of this 5-year course spent abroad.

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Law and French Law (5 years)

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law and French Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of 90 in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction. You will have the added advantage of studying the French legal system and spending a year of this 5-year course abroad.

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Law and German Law (5 years)

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law and German Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of over 90 law schools in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction. You will have the added advantage of studying the German legal system and spending a year of this 5-year course abroad.

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Law and Spanish Law (5 years)

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law and Spanish Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of over 90 law schools in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction. You will have the added advantage of studying the Spanish legal system, including spending a year of this 5-year course abroad.

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Law with Computing Science

LLB, Joint Honours

As technology advances legal practice is increasingly evolving to embrace the advantages of computing science. This degree programme combines two critical educational assets, a qualifying degree in law from a top 5 UK Law School and the ability to program computers and work with advanced data systems.

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Law with English Law

LLB, Single Honours

Law and English Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality with choice in where you wish to pursue your career. This combination at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 81st in the World for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Ranking 2021) and 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021) – gives you all the necessary subjects to proceed to the next stage of academic training in Scotland or in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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Law with English Law - Accelerated

LLB, Single Honours

Graduate keen to pursue a career in law with choice for future practice? Aberdeen Law School offers the opportunity of a highly-ranked two-year LLB programme for graduates in other subjects with a good honours degree.

You’ll gain all the benefits of combining our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at the highly-ranked Aberdeen Law School, with all the necessary subjects to proceed to the next stage of academic training in Scotland, England , Wales or Northern Ireland.

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Law with English Law and European Legal Studies (5 years)

LLB, Single Honours

Law and English Law with European Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a brilliant combination which builds on the strong reputation of our highly-ranked Aberdeen Law School plus the bonus of gaining all the necessary subjects to pursue your career in Scotland OR in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. You’ll also have the further career advantage of spending a full year of your five-year programme abroad studying in-depth the legal systems of Europe.

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Law with options in Accountancy

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction – with the added advantage of skills in finance and accountancy, widening your already-bright career prospects still further.

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Law with options in Business Management

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Business Management at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021) – with the added advantage of skills in business and management, widening your already-bright career prospects still further.

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Law with options in Economics

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Economics at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 6th in the UK for Law (CUG2021) and with 93% student satisfaction– with the added advantage of insight into the workings of global, national and regional economies and the creators of wealth and poverty, widening your already-bright career prospects still further.

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Law with options in French

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in French language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of over 90 law schools in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction– with the added advantage of a major modern European language, adding further advantage to your career prospects and widening your options especially in business and Europe.

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Law with options in Gaelic Language

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Gaelic language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of over 90 law schools in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction– with the added advantage of knowledge of Scotland’s oldest living language, bringing special advantage to career options in Scotland, including government service and media.

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Law with options in German

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in German language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2021) – with the added benefit of a major modern European language, bringing further advantage to your career prospects and widening your options especially in business and Europe.

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Law with options in Mandarin, LLB

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Mandarin at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2021) – with the added advantage of a major modern global language, adding further advantage to your career prospects and widening your options especially in international affairs and business.

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Law with options in Music

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Music at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 2nd in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2021) – with the opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles, instruments and periods of music.

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Law with options in Spanish

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in Spanish language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School – ranked 5th out of over 90 law schools in the UK and with 93% student satisfaction– with the added advantage of a major modern global language, adding further advantage to your career prospects and widening your options especially in international affairs and business.

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Legal Studies and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Legal Studies and Philosophy at Aberdeen brings together close examination of the world of law – including topical and controversial issues – with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages. The combination of analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including in business.

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Legal Studies and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

Legal Studies and Politics at Aberdeen combines close examination of the world of law – including topical and controversial issues – with exploration of national, European and global politics taught by highly-regarded experts who regularly comment in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain a great foundation the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers, including politics, media and business, government service and many other fields.

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Legal Studies and Psychology

MA, Joint Honours

Legal Studies and Psychology at Aberdeen is a great combination, bringing together close examination of the world of law – including topical and controversial issues. You will explore how we think and behave as humans, in a stimulating and highly-rated teaching and research environment that gives you a hands-on approach to gaining the skills and grounding to succeed in any career involving ‘people’.

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Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen adds to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture with a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today, and issues both topical and controversial.

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Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen adds to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture with a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today, and issues both topical and controversial. You’ll spend the third year of this 5-year degree studying in a Spanish-speaking country, and graduate with the language and legal skills to open up exciting career options including in European affairs and business.

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Marine Biology

BSc, Single Honours

Are you fascinated by marine life, exploration and the biology of the sea?

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Mathematics

BSc, Single Honours

Mathematics is vital to the physical and engineering sciences, and very significant in the economic, social and biological sciences. It is the essential tool with which scientists formulate theories and analyse their consequences.

Mathematics at Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in Scotland by The Guardian’s Best UK Universities, 2021.

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Mathematics

MA, Single Honours

Mathematics is vital to the physical and engineering sciences, and very significant in the economic, social and biological sciences. It is the essential tool with which scientists formulate theories and analyse their consequences.

Mathematics at Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in Scotland by The Guardian’s Best UK Universities, 2021.

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Mathematics and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Mathematics is a powerful language of communication which can be combined with the study of Philosophy, the understanding of argument and its application.

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Mathematics and Physics

BSc, Joint Honours

There has never been a more exciting time to study Mathematics and Physics. Our 4th Industry Revolution is bringing incredibly exciting innovations. Traditionally Mathematics supported design of roads, aeroplanes, pharmaceuticals, renewables, meteorology, banking, statistics, and more. Combined with Physics you can innovate in signal processing (IOT), medical devices, instrumentation, software, quantum technologies, autonomous vehicles, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and more.

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Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies is a dynamic and successful programme at Aberdeen, rated as 'Excellent', giving you the opportunity to explore the Hispanic language and culture globally whilst combining with Mathematics, which is also highly rated.

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Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies is a dynamic and successful programme at Aberdeen, rated as 'Excellent', giving you the opportunity to explore the Hispanic language and culture globally whilst combining with Mathematics, which is also highly rated.

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Mathematics with Gaelic

MA, Major-Minor Honours

Mathematics can be a powerful tool to communicate different situations. You can study Mathematics In combination with Gaelic Studies.

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Mathematics with Gaelic

BSc, Major-Minor Honours

Mathematics allows you to study a major universal language we all use that you can combine with Gaelic language studies.

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MBus International Business with French (5 years)

MBus, Joint Honours

The MBus in International Business with French is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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MBus International Business with Gaelic (5 years)

MBus, Joint Honours

The MBus in International Business with Gaelic is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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MBus International Business with German (5 years)

MBus, Joint Honours

The MBus in International Business with German is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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MBus International Business with Mandarin (5 years)

MBus, Joint Honours

The MBus in International Business with Mandarin is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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MBus International Business with Spanish (5 years)

MBus, Joint Honours

The MBus in International Business with Spanish is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (5 years)

MEng, Single Honours

Joint degree combining Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction in Mechanical Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Mechanical Engineering

MEng, Single Honours

Virtually every product in modern life has probably been touched in some way by a mechanical engineer.

If you are interested in the mechanics and dynamics of movement, have aptitude and fascination in how things work, and want to contribute positively to making the life of the human race better and to the development of a sustainable environment, then you should consider mechanical engineering as a career choice.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction in Mechanical Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Mechanical Engineering with Management

MEng, Single Honours

The very best engineers working in industry not only have exceptional engineering knowledge and skills but they also have a solid grounding in commercial decision making, finance, economics and planning.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction in Mechanical Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology

MEng, Single Honours

This degree offers students the chance to specialise in the Subsea Industry and develop skills specific to this area, whilst still following the hugely popular Mechanical Engineering degree.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 12th for Student Satisfaction in Mechanical Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Medicine

MBChB, Single Honours

At Aberdeen, you will study medicine in a thriving medical school that is co-located on one of the largest clinical sites in Europe with superb teaching and extensive research facilities.

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Microbiology

BSc, Single Honours

Microbiology is the study of bacteria, yeasts and viruses at the level of protein and gene (molecular biology), at the level of the cell (cell biology and physiology), and at the level of the microbial community.

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Microbiology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Modern Languages and Translation & Interpreting Studies with Overseas Placement

MA, Joint Honours

This applied degree is designed to meet the needs of future translators and interpreters. You'll develop a high level of proficiency in two languages and gain practical experience to further your understanding and fluency in a period of residence abroad.

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Molecular Biology

BSc, Single Honours

Molecular biology is one of the great successes of 20th century science. It has revolutionised our understanding of biology over the last half-century, culminating in the determination of the complete human genome sequence. Recent innovations in molecular biology include the technology behind genome engineering, which will have broad and lasting impacts on biology and medicine.

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Molecular Biology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Music

BMus, Single Honours

Music at Aberdeen is the wonderful opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will benefit from first-class facilities and instruments and unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer, be part of the vibrant musical scene in north-east Scotland and have options to specialise in teaching music or working with music in community settings.

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Music Education

BMus, Single Honours

Music Education at Aberdeen gives you the brilliant opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods, with unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and to specialise in the skills to inspire a new generation through music education in schools.

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Natural Philosophy

MA, Single Honours

Apply the theories of Stephen Hawking to invent! The fascination about how the world works is called “Natural Philosophy”. The subject covers many disciplines including Metaphysics, Principles and Matter, Cosmology, and Calculus. At Aberdeen the subject looks more at science of Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Space, Applied Mathematics and Physics. Industry applications grow with the IOT and sensors requiring ever finer optical instruments to investigate life on Earth and in space.

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Neuroscience with Psychology

BSc, Major-Minor Honours

Neuroscience is the study of nerve cells and how they work together. By unravelling the mysteries of normal brain function, Neuroscience promotes our understanding of the devastating illnesses of the brain which afflict the lives of so many people.

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Neuroscience with Psychology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Major-Minor Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Petroleum Engineering

BEng, Single Honours

Petroleum Engineers are at the forefront of ensuring that we have an abundant supply of oil and gas, in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.

We are the only University in Scotland that offers an undergraduate Petroleum Engineering degree and also a general engineering curriculum.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 9th for Student Satisfaction in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Petroleum Engineering

MEng, Single Honours

Petroleum Engineers are at the forefront of ensuring that we have an abundant supply of oil and gas, in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.

We are the only University in Scotland that offers an undergraduate Petroleum Engineering degree and also a general engineering curriculum.

Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Ranked 9th for Student Satisfaction in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (National Student Survey 2021)

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Pharmacology

BSc, Single Honours

Pharmacology is about the discovery and characterisation of drugs that are used either as medicines or as experimental tools for advancing our understanding of the body in health and disease.

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Pharmacology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Philosophy

MA, Single Honours

A degree in Philosophy is taught via a selection of compulsory and optional courses to enhance your learning and prepare you for a future career or further study.

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Philosophy and Physics

MA, Joint Honours

Philosophy and Physics at Aberdeen is a great subject combination, taking you on a fascinating exploration of the ‘life, the Universe, and everything…’ , seeking to understand the world around us and how we might answer the Big Questions that humans have wrestled with throughout the ages. You will gain the strong intellectual skills sought by employers in many fields and transferable to a wide range of careers.

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Philosophy and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

Philosophy and Politics at Aberdeen is a great subject pairing, taking you on a fascinating study of argument and how we apply it to Big Questions of fundamental importance to us as humans. You will study these subjects within the context of the wider world of international relations and politics across the world – giving you the skills for a wide range of careers in politics, media and many other fields.

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Philosophy and Psychology

MA, Joint Honours

Philosophy and Psychology at Aberdeen is a great subject pairing, taking you on a fascinating study of argument and how we apply it to Big Questions of fundamental importance to us as humans. At the same time, this programme explores how we think and behave as humans, in a stimulating teaching and research environment that gives you a hands-on approach to gaining the skills and grounding to succeed in any career involving ‘people’.

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Philosophy and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Philosophy and Sociology takes you on a fascinating exploration of argument and how we apply it to the Big Questions of fundamental importance to us as humans and adds the study of how we as individuals are shaped in so many ways by the societies we live in. Top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and especially in roles with strong focus on people and society.

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Philosophy and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Philosophy and Theology & Religious Studies at Aberdeen adds to your fascinating exploration of argument and how we apply it to ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us as humans, with a deep examination of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You’ll graduate with highly-developed intellectual skills applicable in many roles.

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics

MA, Single Honours

The degree of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is a springboard to a career in politics, finance or the media. The three complementary subjects have deep historical connections yet have developed as independent disciplines with distinctive methods. PPE students will leave the programme with an understanding not just of modern societies and their political institutions, but how rigorous critical evaluation can bring about significant social and political change.

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Physical Sciences

BSc, Single Honours

This wide ranging degree will be of interest to anyone wishing to leave University with a science degree and will equip you for a future working in a science based industry or even in an area such as science journalism.

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Physics

BSc, Single Honours

Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory and leads to great discoveries about how the world works.

We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2022

Our BSc Physics degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

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Physics with Geology

BSc, Major-Minor Honours

This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists.

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Physics with Philosophy

BSc, Major-Minor Honours

Physics at Aberdeen offers understanding of physics applied to other areas of science. You can study this in combination with Philosophy.

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Physiology

BSc, Single Honours

Physiology is one of the key disciplines underpinning our knowledge of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

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Physiology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

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Plant and Soil Science

BSc, Single Honours

Are you interested in the complexity, fragility and potential of plants and soil? Together, plants and soil provide an essential resource for all terrestrial life. This is the only degree programme in the UK that focuses on this important and fascinating world.

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Politics and International Relations

MA, Single Honours

Politics and International Relations at Aberdeen, a unique combination in Scotland, focuses on the role of politics, power, states, and governments in an ever-changing global context, taught by internationally renowned academics regularly appearing as experts in the media on events unfolding in the world today. This programme offers the perfect foundation for careers in politics, international affairs, NGOs, media and more.

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Politics and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Politics and Sociology at Aberdeen is an excellent combination which gives you solid grounding in politics and political systems across the world and adds deeper study of the societies we are part of and how they shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways including the political decisions that we make. Top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will make you a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors, and with strong options in politics.

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Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with an in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics, putting you at the forefront of contemporary world issues and taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You’ll gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics, putting you at the forefront of contemporary world issues and taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You’ll gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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Politics and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Politics and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen gives you solid grounding in politics and political systems across the world, and combines it with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You’ll graduate with highly-developed specialist and academic skills applicable in many roles.

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Primary Education

MA, Single Honours

The MA Education (Hons) degree in Primary teaching at Aberdeen produces creative, confident, motivated and reflective primary teachers. You will benefit from opportunities to engage with placement learning from year one whilst on-campus learning develops your understanding of theory and research. Your academic studies will be supported by exceptional staff within the School and the wider University so that, with experience in school each year, you can become equipped to inspire and guide young minds in the 21st century.

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Professional Development

BA, Non-Honours

The BA in Professional Development (BAPD) is a flexible programme that offers you as a professional an opportunity to develop as a reflective practitioner. The programme is open to professionals from a wide range of settings, for example in education, community learning, care and related areas.

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Psychology

BSc, Single Honours

Are you interested in what makes people tick? Do you want to understand why people do the things they do? What happens when it goes wrong? Psychology affects all of us, yet is a hidden discipline of our functionality as individuals and groups and our behaviour.

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Psychology

MA, Single Honours

Are you interested in what makes people tick? Do you want to understand why people do the things they do? If you are fascinated by people's behaviour this programme is for you.

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Psychology and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Are you interested in the way we behave and interact with each other? Do you enjoy problem solving people? Psychology and Sociology are two very similar fields which combine well. Psychology is the science of mental processing and behaviour whereas Sociology is the study of modern societies and their development.

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Psychology with Counselling Skills

MA, Major-Minor Honours

This page provides information on what you will study on the MA Psychology with Counselling Skills joint Honours degree.

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Psychology with French

MA, Major-Minor Honours

This page provides information on what you will study on the MA Psychology with French joint honours degree.

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Psychology with French

BSc, Major-Minor Honours

Do you get motivated by the way people 'tick?' Do you notice difference? What is normal behaviour? If you think about these questions a lot you may be interested in studying Psychology. Psychology is the science of mental process and behaviour. It is used in many contexts such as health, sports, social behaviour and how we process and act on information. You can study it with the French Language to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers.

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Psychology with Gaelic

MA, Major-Minor Honours

This page provides information on what you will study on the MA Psychology with Gaelic Studies joint Honours degree.

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Psychology with German

MA, Major-Minor Honours

This page provides information on what you will study on the MA Psychology with German joint honours degree.

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Real Estate

MA, Single Honours

Real Estate at Aberdeen examines real estate markets from the perspectives of economics, investment and business, at Scotland's top centre - second in the UK - for real estate research. Professionally accredited programmes prepare you for a career in surveying, with a focus on commercial real estate, investment, management, valuation and development

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Scottish Studies

MA, Single Honours

Scottish Studies at Aberdeen is a wide, thorough and fascinating exploration of the languages and rich literary heritage of Scotland, taking advantage of our strength in teaching and world-leading research in English, Gaelic, Celtic and History. We set Scottish culture in its historical context and you gain the skills that employers seek.

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Sociology

MA, Single Honours

Sociology at Aberdeen opens up your ‘sociological imagination’, as you explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways, helping us to understand ourselves, our relationships, and the challenges we face in a changing world. Top-rated excellent teaching and a culture of dynamic research will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors.

Sociology at Aberdeen is ranked 10th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland by The Guardian’s Best UK Universities, 2021.

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Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your highly-developed language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways, and benefit from top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research to gain the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your highly-developed language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways, and benefit from top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research to gain the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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Sociology and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Sociology and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen combines a fascinating exploration of how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways, with in-depth study of the powerful influencing factor of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts.

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Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Single Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation and is top-rated for teaching. With a focus on Latin America, this five-year programme will develop your Spanish language skills and add in-depth knowledge of the literature, culture and history of the 19 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.

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Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Single Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation and is top-rated for teaching. With a focus on Latin America, this five-year programme will develop your Spanish language skills and add in-depth knowledge of the literature, culture and history of the 19 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. You will spend a full year in a Spanish-speaking country and gain the skills for a wide range of exciting careers.

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Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion. You will study and compare the major religions across the world, with a special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You will graduate with language and highly-developed academic skills applicable in many roles here and overseas.

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Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion. You will study and compare the major religions across the world, with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You will graduate with language and highly-developed academic skills applicable in many roles here and overseas.

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