Undergraduate Degrees

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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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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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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English Language & Literature

MA, Single Honours

Study the development of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon origins to contemporary usage while exploring its rich literary history.

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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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History and Language & Linguistics

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 History 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 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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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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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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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.

A degree that fits you. The degree programmes offered through the Business School are designed to be flexible. Specialise in one area, explore new subjects, or study multiple disciplines to attain a degree that suits your interests and career aspirations.

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English

MA, Single Honours

Studying English at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of a top class teaching, research and creative hub. You will be taught by internationally renowned academics, writers and poets in the wonderful environment of a historic university with an award-winning library, outstanding literary treasures, and a vigorous calendar of literary events.

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Comparative Literature & Culture

MA, Single Honours

Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.

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Computing Science (Cybersecurity)

MEng, Single Honours

The MEng Computing Science is a five-year integrated Master's degree that combines our four-year BSc Computing Science with an additional year of postgraduate study. This extra year enables you to deepen your expertise in cybersecurity.

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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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Comparative Literature & Culture (5 years)

MA, Single Honours

Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies combined with Language & Linguistics adds to your exploration of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples with a deeper exploration of language, how it defines us as humans and how analysing this special human attribute helps us understand ourselves and our societies more fully. You will gain essential skills in critical thinking, analysis and research to make you attractive to employers whatever your career choice.

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Computing

MA, Single Honours

Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT?

A degree in Computing offers excellent career prospects across a wide variety of exciting sectors from e-commerce and fintech to healthcare and telecommunications.

This MA Computing degree covers the same core computing courses as taken in the BSc Computing Science degree programme. You will also have the option to follow a range of arts-based courses.

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Computing Science (5 years)

MEng, Single Honours

The MEng Computing Science is a five-year integrated Master's degree which combines our four-year BSc Computing Science with an additional year of postgraduate level study. The extra year allows you to build on your strengths in solving real-world problems while further developing your expertise in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity.

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Engineering in Electronic and Software Engineering

MEng, Single Honours

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is at the core of the modern world, from computers, to digital circuits, photonics and a wealth of electronics.

These degrees offer a unique combination of complementary knowledge and skills in Electronic and Software Engineering.

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Divinity

BD, Single Honours

Divinity at Aberdeen focuses on the study of the Christian faith and tradition in the context of its history, institutions and its role today. Whether you have a personal, vocational or intellectual interest in learning more about the Christian faith, or want to explore the world's major religions, Aberdeen is the place for you. You will gain accreditation with the Church of Scotland and great transferable skills which open a wide range of career options, in addition to ministry.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies

MA, Single Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies at Aberdeen is an exciting new programme, building on a strong track record of Celtic teaching to offer a fascinating, flexible and interdisciplinary study of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples. You will cross traditional boundaries of literature, history and culture, and develop skills which open wide career options across the arts, media and more.

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Computing Science

BSc, Single Honours

Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT?

A degree in Computing Science offers excellent career prospects across a wide variety of exciting sectors from e-commerce and fintech to healthcare and telecommunications.

At Aberdeen, you will develop practical skills in software development, programming, modelling and web development before moving on to study topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, machine learning and data mining.

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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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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 Faculty 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.

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