Undergraduate Degrees

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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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (5 years)

MEng, Single Honours

Joint degree combining Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

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Mechanical Engineering

MEng, Single Honours

Mechanical engineering combines principles from mathematics and physics with creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills to design, manufacture, operate and maintain physical machines and systems.

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Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics

MEng, Single Honours

Biomechanical engineering combines mechanical engineering fundamentals with biological systems to develop technology that improves healthcare and people's quality of life.

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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 2024)

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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.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Medicine in the Guardian University Guide 2025 rankings!

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Microbiology

BSc, Single Honours

Exclusive 2024 Enrolment: Open to applications for upcoming academic year only

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Microbiology with Industrial Placement

MSci, Single Honours

Exclusive 2024 Enrolment: Open to applications for upcoming academic year only

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Modern Languages and Translation & Interpreting Studies with Overseas Placement

MA, Single 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 and Cellular Biology

BSc, Single Honours

Molecular and Cellular 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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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 and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Music at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will grow as a musician and performer while 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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Music and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Theology and Religion includes both the study of Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical, cross-cultural and contemporary contexts, and the comparative study of the major and local religious traditions of the world, which focuses on the origin, function, and meaning of religion. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning, opportunities, and careers.

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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

Natural Philosophy explores the big questions of “life, the universe and everything” and involves understanding how the universe works, but also thinking about the philosophical ramifications of these great theories. The programme combines courses from Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy to provide a deep understanding of the natural world and its fundamental principles.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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.

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

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Petroleum Engineering

BEng, Single Honours

Petroleum engineering is concerned with the design and development of front-end engineering technologies required in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas reservoirs.

While oil and gas will continue to play an important role in meeting our energy needs for years to come, the knowledge and skills you will acquire as a petroleum engineer are also in high demand in the renewable energy sector, for example in geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage.

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Petroleum Engineering

MEng, Single Honours

Petroleum engineering is concerned with the design and development of front-end engineering technologies required in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas reservoirs.

While oil and gas will continue to play an important role in meeting our energy needs for years to come, the knowledge and skills you will acquire as a petroleum engineer are also in high demand in the renewable energy sector, for example in geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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.

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

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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.

Aberdeen is ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in sociology, social policy, and anthropology in the 2024 National Student Survey.

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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 broad based degree is designed for individuals seeking to gain a profound understanding of physical concepts and address real-world scientific challenges. You will gain the strong critical thinking, technical problem solving and empirical observation skills required for a career in many science-based industries or professions such as science journalism.

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Physics

BSc, Single Honours

Physics at Aberdeen takes you on a fascinating journey of understanding through every level of the physical world, from quarks, atoms and molecules to solar systems, galaxies and the universe. We will explore questions as vast as how the universe has evolved into its present state and cover topics such as the quantum nature of reality and other fascinating topics like thermodynamics and entropy.

• We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024
• We are ranked 2nd in Scotland for Overall Satisfaction - NSS 2023

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Physics with Astrophysics

BSc, Single Honours

Physics with Astrophysics explores the structure of the universe to uncover the fundamental question: how did everything come to be?

You will study the origins of the universe, the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets, and learn how to combine a knowledge of physics with advanced computational techniques to observe and understand the universe.

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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.

Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Earth Sciences in the 2024 National Student Survey.

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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.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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.

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

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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.

Aberdeen is ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in sociology, social policy, and anthropology in the 2024 National Student Survey.

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