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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

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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.

Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.

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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.

Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.

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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.

Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.

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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.

Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.

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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.

Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.

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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.

The Science Teaching Hub provides students with the most modern microscopy laboratories in the UK. Our advanced microscopes and cameras allow you to study rocks and capture images like never before.

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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.

Earth Sciences at the University of Aberdeen is ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 91.7% (compared to a national average score of 83.1%).

The Science Teaching Hub provides students with the most modern microscopy laboratories in the UK. Our advanced microscopes and cameras allow you to study rocks and capture and share images like never before.

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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.

Earth Sciences at the University of Aberdeen is ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 91.7% (compared to a national average score of 83.1%).

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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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