Undergraduate Degrees

English and Scottish Literature

MA, Single Honours

If you are interested in how our language evolved and the ways in which it has created some inspirational writers like Scott, Burns, Barrie, Doyle, Stevenson, this could be the programme for you.

You will be immersed in wonderful characters, stories and literature of Scotland understanding the history, culture and arts of the time and how the language and literature fits in. You will study the classics of Shakespeare, controversial literature and Romantic, Victorian and other times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

English with Creative Writing

MA, Single Honours

English with Creative Writing at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of a highly-rated teaching, research and creative hub, teaching by acclaimed writers and poets at Scotland's top centre for creative writing, and the opportunity to develop your own writing in the wonderful environment of a historic university with an award-winning library and priceless literary treasures, and a vigorous calendar of literary events.

Environmental Science

BSc, Single Honours

Do you want to understand and develop the skills to deal with current environmental issues? If yes, then environmental science is for you!

Film & Visual Culture

MA, Single Honours

Film & Visual Culture at Aberdeen takes you on a fascinating and unique journey through the history and theory of the moving image over the last 100 years of cinema. You will study in the vibrant environment of a leading teaching and research university with a buzzing regional cultural scene, in a region of outstanding natural beauty and inspiration.

Did you know? We are ranked 9th in the UK for Film and Visual Culture* by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

*As part of Drama, Dance, and Cinematics

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.

Film & Visual Culture and French (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and French at Aberdeen gives your 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.

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.

Film & Visual Culture and German

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.

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.

Film & Visual Culture and History

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and History at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century. You will study at Scotland’s top-rated university for the impact of its historical research and will gain the specialist and transferable skills to open up a wide spectrum of career opportunities.

Film & Visual Culture and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and International Relations at Aberdeen sets your rigorous study of the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century within the wide and ever-changing context of international events and developments. You will gain unique insight into the role of visual culture in our complex world today and a broad understanding of international relations, which will add international career options to your preparation for the creative arts.

Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century 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. Combined with your specialist studies, the intellectual skills you will develop will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including business.

Film & Visual Culture and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Film & Visual Culture and Sociology at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century 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 that will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors.

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.

Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

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.

Finance

MA, Single Honours

This degree is designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge and understanding of the world of Finance. In particular, the course explores relevant theory in the business world and how it is applied to the world of finance.

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.

Finance and French

MA, Joint Honours

Finance and French at Aberdeen brings the strong competitive advantage of a major European language and culture to your powerful understanding of the principles of finance and wider business skills. You will be an extremely sought-after graduate across industry, public and other sectors, with opportunities expected to grow further with growing internationalisation and innovations in the financial world.

Finance and French (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Finance and French at Aberdeen brings the strong competitive advantage of a major European language and culture to your powerful understanding of the principles of finance and wider business skills. You will be an extremely sought-after graduate across industry, public and other sectors, with opportunities expected to grow further with growing internationalisation and innovations in the financial world.

Finance and German

MA, Joint Honours

Finance and German at Aberdeen brings the strong competitive advantage of a major European language and culture to your powerful understanding of the principles of finance and wider business skills. You will be 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.

Finance and German (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Finance and German at Aberdeen brings the strong competitive advantage of a major European language and culture to your powerful understanding of the principles of finance and wider business skills. You will be an extremely sought-after graduate across industry, public and other sectors, with opportunities expected to grow further with growing internationalisation and innovations in the financial world.