Undergraduate Degrees

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 Psychology

MA, Joint 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 Language and Linguistics to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers.

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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, Major-Minor 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.

Our students have voted our Law School 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).

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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 Top 100 in the World for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Ranking 2022) and as one of the top 10 universities in the UK for Law by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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 in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022) – 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 for student satisfaction (NSS 2022). 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 10 UK Law School (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) 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 Top 100 in the World for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Ranking 2022) and 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022) – 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 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022) – 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 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022) – 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 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022) – 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 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (NSS 2022) – 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 not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees.

As data and machine learning continue to drive growth in financial services, retail and technology, opportunities for interesting and well-paid careers for maths graduates continue to grow.

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Mathematics

MA, Single Honours

Mathematics is not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees.

As data and machine learning continue to drive growth in financial services, retail and technology, opportunities for interesting and well-paid careers for maths graduates continue to grow.

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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.

We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024

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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, Major-Minor 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, Major-Minor 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, Major-Minor 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, Major-Minor 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, Major-Minor 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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