Undergraduate Degrees

English and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

English and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for English literature, language and creative writing, 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.

Archaeology and History

MA, Joint Honours

Archaeology and History are perfectly matched subjects and ideal for students who have an interest in the past. Combining the subjects allows you to develop a far stronger understanding key areas that interest you specifically.

Did you know? Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Business Management and Information Systems

BSc, Joint Honours

Business Management and Information Systems at Aberdeen brings together a solid grounding in business, people and organisations with in-depth study of how organisations of all sizes and in all sectors use information systems and technology as vital tools for business success. This excellent combination of subjects, with invaluable input from industry and emphasis on teamwork, has a brilliant track record in securing employment for our graduates with major blue-chip companies.

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.

Counselling, Psychology and Education

MSci, Joint Honours

Our 5-year integrated master's degree, accredited by the BPS, encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The programme prepares practitioners for professional counselling roles, enabling them to work with diverse groups in various settings, such as healthcare, education, and beyond. This course broadens employability prospects and opens opportunities for further development across counselling, education, and psychology. We emphasise developing cross-disciplinary competencies to enhance your ability to adapt and excel in evolving professional landscapes. After the fifth year you will exit with a validated qualification as a professional counsellor, allowing you to progress to become a counselling psychologist.

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.

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.

Diploma in Archaeology

DipHE, Non-Honours

Archaeology is a window into our shared human journey, tracing our story from the earliest communities to the shaping of the modern world. You will gain cutting-edge insight into how archaeologists investigate lifeways, environments, and cultural change. Your learning will be guided by highly rated professional archaeologists and researchers committed to uncovering the richness of our human story.

Business Management and Information Systems

MA, Joint Honours

Business Management and Information Systems at Aberdeen brings together a solid grounding in business, people and organisations with in depth study of how organisations of all sizes and in all sectors use information systems and technology as vital tools for business success. This excellent combination of subjects, with invaluable input from industry and emphasis on teamwork, has a brilliant track record in securing employment for our graduates with major blue-chip companies.

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.

Secondary Education with Physics

MA, Major-Minor Honours

Spark a passion for STEM in the next generation of learners to help them discover a world of possibilities and develop essential skills to unlock their future careers. Our programme offers a flexible pathway to transition from college to university and build solid grounding in your specialist subject to become a secondary teacher in Physics.

Secondary Education with Chemistry

MA, Major-Minor Honours

Spark a passion for STEM in the next generation of learners to help them discover a world of possibilities and develop essential skills to unlock their future careers. Our programme offers a flexible pathway to transition from college to university and build solid grounding in your specialist subject to become a secondary teacher in chemistry.

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.

German and Language & Linguistics (5 years)

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.

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.

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.