Undergraduate Degrees

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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