Undergraduate Degrees

German and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen combines two major modern European and global languages, both much used in business, in top-rated teaching programmes. You will add in-depth study of history, art and culture for each language and develop your language skills through spending time in countries where each is spoken. You will have wide, international career options and academic skills which are sought by employers in any sector you choose.

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History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

History and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen bring together two top-rated programmes, adding to your in-depth study of a modern global language and culture with a fascinating and broad study of European and world history through the ages. The language, international outlook and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

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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.

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Film & Visual Culture and German (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and German at Aberdeen brings a European dimension to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century. You will study the language and culture of German-speaking countries, including cinema, adding international possibilities to a career in creative arts and media, business and many other options too.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and English

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and English at Aberdeen adds to a fascinating study of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples. In this programme, you will explore English language and literature through the ages and in all its glory, at a leading centre ranked second in the UK for the quality of our research. You will graduate with wide career options across the arts and skills transferable whichever direction you choose.

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English and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

English and International Relations 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 with in-depth study of our world then and now – providing the international, political and social context for great works in the English language to the present day. This programme will open up brilliant career opportunities at the forefront of world events.

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Gaelic Studies and German

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and German at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with the advantage of a major European language and its history and culture, opening up career opportunities in Scotland and internationally.

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Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen bring together a thorough grounding in a modern European language and culture with the study of art, architecture, and curation, covering a wide range of media and techniques, at a top-rated university for student satisfaction in Art History. You will gain great specialist and transferable skills to add to your language and open up a range of exciting career options.

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Anthropology and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Anthropology, Theology and Religious Studies at Aberdeen is a great partnership, adding to your thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with deeper study of the origin, function, and meaning of religion. You will compare the major and local religious traditions of the world, with a special focus on Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical and present day context. This programme will open up a wide range of career options, in addition to ministry.

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

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Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen combines the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – 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.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies is an ideal subject combination to add to your study in the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples. You will explore Gaelic from its Celtic origins to its role today as Scotland’s oldest living language. The language, historical perspective and study skills you will develop will give you a great advantage for a wide range of career options, especially with a Scottish or international dimension.

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International Relations and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

International Relations and Theology & Religious Studies at Aberdeen gives you solid grounding in the role of power, states and governments in an ever-changing global context and a fascinating exploration of the origin, function and meaning of religion. You will study and compare the major religions across the world, with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You will graduate with highly-developed academic skills applicable in many careers.

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Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and German

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and German is an excellent subject combination, setting the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples within a deeper European language, historical and contemporary context through the study of the German language, history and culture. This subject combination is ideal preparation for a career in the arts, broadcasting, or heritage management and also adds the international dimension to open options including business or tourism.

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German and Legal Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the legal world, including European law in issues both topical and controversial. You will spend the third year of this 5-year degree studying in Germany or Austria and graduate with highly-developed language and legal skills to open up options including careers in European affairs and business.

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Law and German Law (5 years)

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law and German Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School. You will have the added advantage of studying the German legal system and spending a year of this 5-year course abroad.

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English and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

English and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second top research hub for English literature, language and creative writing. You will study this programme within an international context through top-quality teaching of the Spanish language and the literature, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America. This subject combination is ideal preparation for a career across the creative arts and media.

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German and Politics (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and Politics at Aberdeen 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. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.

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Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century with an in-depth study of Gaelic, Scotland’s oldest living language. The language, intellectual skills and Scottish perspective you will add to your knowledge and techniques of cinema will give you an extra advantage for your future in arts, media, business or any other career, especially with a Scottish or international dimension.

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Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with Hispanic Studies. You will have the opportunity to specialise in either Latin America or Spain and develop excellent language skills while becoming a highly sought-after graduate for a wide range of career options.

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English and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

English and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second top research hub for English literature, language and creative writing. You will study this programme within an international context through top-quality teaching of the Spanish language and the literature, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America. This subject combination is ideal preparation for a career across the creative arts and media.

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Law and French Law (5 years)

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law and French Law at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark breadth, depth, choice and quality at Aberdeen Law School. You will have the added advantage of studying the French legal system and spending a year of this 5-year course abroad.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Sociology at Aberdeen adds to your comprehensive study of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples with a deeper exploration of how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways – helping us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world and developing intellectual skills to be a very attractive graduate with very wide career options.

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Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies 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, and benefit from top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research to gain the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and with strong international possibilities.

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Law with options in French

LLB, Major-Minor Honours

Law with options in French language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School with the added advantage of a major modern European language.

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Law with Computing Science

LLB, Joint Honours

As technology advances legal practice is increasingly evolving to embrace the advantages of computing science. This degree programme combines two critical educational assets, a qualifying degree in law from a Top 10 UK Law School (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and the ability to program computers and work with advanced data systems.

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