Undergraduate Degrees

English and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

English and Philosophy 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 we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. The 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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Archaeology and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Archaeology at Aberdeen adds to your exploration of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples within a broad study of human activity.

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

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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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Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination to widen your solid grounding in the global economy and topical economic challenges and issues. You will gain the strong competitive advantage of a modern European language, cultural perspective and experience and a fast track to a career in European and international organisations and business.

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Comparative Literature & Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.

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English and Gaelic Studies

MA, Joint Honours

English and Gaelic at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second top research hub for English literature, language and creative writing, with an in-depth study of Gaelic, Scotland’s oldest living language and its origins and culture. The language, intellectual skills and Scottish perspective you will develop will give you an extra advantage for your career in business or another sector, especially with a Scottish or international dimension.

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German and Sociology (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your highly-developed language and cultural skills with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’.

You will explore 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 develop the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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Anthropology and German (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and German at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to an existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Did you know? Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

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Art History and English

MA, Joint Honours

English and Art History at Aberdeen combine all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for English literature, language and creative writing, with an Art History department recognised for its high levels of student satisfaction. You will study art, architecture, and curation, covering a wide range of media and techniques, and gain the skills to explore a range of exciting career options.

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Gaelic Studies and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Politics 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 adds an in-depth focus on the role of politics, different political systems, and how democracy interacts and influences economies. You will be ideally suited to a career in politics, media or business and with skills transferable to many other sectors of employment.

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English and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

English and Theology and Religion at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for English literature, language and creative writing. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of the origin, function and meaning of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, with a special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts.

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German and History (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and History at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects, which set the in-depth study of a modern European language and culture in the context of a broad and fascinating study of European and world history. You will study at a university that is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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English and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

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

The programme offers a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’, exploring 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 giving you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers.

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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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English and German (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

English and German at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for English literature, language and creative writing. You will study this programme within a European, historical and contemporary context through top-rated study of the German language and literature, history and culture. This subject combination is ideal preparation for a career across the creative arts and media, and with the international dimension opening other options too.

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German and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of the contemporary debate on world events. You will gain 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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Art History and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Art History and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies add to your exploration of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples and their art and visual culture, tracing artistic development forward to the present day. Art History at Aberdeen has been rated first in the UK for positive responses, and first in Scotland for overall satisfaction, in the National Student Surveys for 2024, 2023 and 2022. It is the perfect choice to gain specialist and transferable skills to open up a wide spectrum of exciting career opportunities.

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Anthropology and Psychology

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology and Psychology at Aberdeen is a great partnership, adding to your thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with a closer look at how humans think and behave, including language, perception, personality and intelligence. You will gain the unique insight, perspective and skills to open up a world of exciting career options.

Did you know? Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy adds to your exploration of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples with an examination of life's ‘big questions’ – how we apply reasoning and argument to questions of fundamental importance to us humans past and present. The intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will make you a very attractive graduate with very wide career options, including in business.

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Film & Visual Culture and French

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and French at Aberdeen gives you thorough training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century from a contemporary European perspective. You will study the language and culture of French-speaking countries, including cinema and opening international possibilities to a career in creative arts and media and many other options too.

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English and Film & Visual Culture

MA, Joint Honours

English with Film & Visual Culture at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for literature, language and creative writing, combined with rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century. Aberdeen is the perfect university to kick start your career in the arts and creative industries with sought-after transferable skills being your passport to many other options.

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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 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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Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen brings the strong competitive advantage of a major international second language and culture to your powerful understanding of the principles of finance and wider business skills, making you an extremely sought-after graduate across the industry, public and other sectors, with opportunities expected to grow further with growing internationalisation and innovations in the financial world.

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Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen gives you a rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century with the added advantage of top-rated study of the Spanish language and the literature, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America – including cinema – adding international possibilities to a career in creative arts and media, business, tourism and many other options too.

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German and Music (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major European language with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists, working in all genres, styles and periods. You will have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for a wide range of careers related to your language, music, or applied in another sector.

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