Accountancy
Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated in to your programme. You will gain a path to professional accreditation, and the skills, experience and attributes to give you a head start whether you aim for chartered accountancy or another option in the fast-moving world of business and finance.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Accountancy and Business Management
- MA Accountancy and Economics
- MA Accountancy and Finance
- MA Accountancy and French
- MA Accountancy and German
- MA Accountancy and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Accountancy and Legal Studies
- MA Accountancy and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Major-Minor Honours
Anthropology
Anthropology at Aberdeen is a wide and fascinating exploration of humankind and what it means to ‘be human’, the differences in human cultures and societies and how they have developed across the world, and a special focus on the northern polar countries and their links to north east Scotland. Our programme is a brilliant foundation for many careers, and scores 100% satisfaction with students.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and Archaeology
- MA Anthropology and English
- MA Anthropology and Film & Visual Culture
- MA Anthropology and French
- MA Anthropology and French (5 years)
- MA Anthropology and Gaelic Studies
- MA Anthropology and Geography
- MA Anthropology and German
- MA Anthropology and German (5 years)
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Anthropology and History
- MA Anthropology and International Relations
- MA Anthropology and Philosophy
- MA Anthropology and Politics
- MA Anthropology and Psychology
- MA Anthropology and Sociology
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Anthropology and Theology & Religion
Archaeology
Archaeology is a diverse and wide-ranging discipline that spans the humanities and physical sciences and is unique in exploring the human past in its entirety. In seeking to understand how ancient people lived their lives, structured their world, and engaged with their environment, archaeologists ask the big questions that can provide us with the tools to tackle global challenges in the present.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
Non-Honours
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Joint Honours
Art History
Art History at Aberdeen provides the opportunity to study the art of all periods in Europe and America - architecture, sculpture, drawing, painting, print, and decorative and industrial arts - at a University steeped in 500 years of social and artistic development and rated top in Scotland for the impact of the work of its Art History researchers.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
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Joint Honours
Biochemistry
Biochemistry attempts to understand the complex array of molecules and their interactions which come together to create all living things.

Single Honours
Biological and Environmental Sciences
A wide range of biological science degree options, allowing you to shape your studies to suit your career aspirations and interests.

Biomedical Sciences
The primary goal of Biomedical Science is to enhance understanding of human body function in health and disease.

Single Honours
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy)
- MSci Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) with Industrial Placement
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Developmental Biology)
- MSci Biomedical Sciences (Developmental Biology) with Industrial Placement
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biology)
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology)
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Physiology)
- BSc Human Embryology and Developmental Biology
- MSci Human Embryology and Developmental Biology with Industrial Placement
Major-Minor Honours
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of biology to improve the quality of human life.

Business Management
Business Management at Aberdeen explores the theory and practice of how people and organisations are managed in a highly competitive global business environment, taught by leaders in this highly topical field. You will benefit from real-life scenarios and the input of national and local employers, giving you the skills, experience and attributes for a head start across a wide range of careers in the international business world.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Business Management and Economics
- MA Business Management and English
- MA Business Management and Finance
- MA Business Management and French
- MA Business Management and French (5 years)
- MA Business Management and Gaelic Studies
- MA Business Management and Geography
- MA Business Management and German
- MA Business Management and German (5 years)
- MA Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Business Management and History
- MA Business Management and Information Systems
- BSc Business Management and Information Systems
- MA Business Management and International Relations
- MA Business Management and Legal Studies
- MA Business Management and Mathematics
- MA Business Management and Politics
- MA Business Management and Psychology
- MA Business Management and Real Estate
- MA Business Management and Sociology
- MA Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies at Aberdeen is an exciting new programme, building on a strong track record of Celtic teaching to offer a fascinating, flexible and interdisciplinary study of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples. You will cross traditional boundaries of literature, history and culture, and develop skills which open wide career options across the arts, media and more.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Archaeology and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and English
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Film & Visual Culture
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and German
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and German (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and History
- MA Art History and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Language & Linguistics
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Sociology
- MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Theology & Religious Studies
Chemical Engineering
Need to design a process to make a new product? Need to make your existing process more energy efficient? Need to analyse if your existing process can increase production or find out where the bottleneck in your process is? Need all of this done whilst considering economics, environmental impact and safety? You need a chemical engineer!
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Single Honours
Chemistry
Chemistry students perform practical work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and staff include internationally recognised researchers in material, biomolecular and environmental chemistry.

Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is all about our environment. Civil engineers design, build and maintain our roads, railways, airports, dams, hospitals, schools and sports stadiums. They also design water supply systems and flood protection schemes. They keep our infrastructure working effectively and adapt it to meet challenges like population growth or climate change.
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Computing
Helping doctors to treat a newborn baby, analysing the huge volume of data from the human genome, tracking jet engines in flight and ensuring that maintenance is planned accordingly, and making online shopping easier and more secure - these are just some of the challenges that computer scientists rise to every day by using their technical analysis, design and programming skills that they learn at University to create better and more intelligent tools.
The highly relevant curriculum, along with strong industry links, ensures that Computing programme graduates have an advantage in a competitive market place. The British Computer Society (BCS)…

Single Honours
- MA Computing
- BSc Computing Science
- MEng Computing Science (5 years)
- MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement
Joint Honours
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Joint Honours
Computing Science
Computer Science is a major demand area of work in the age of mass communications and digital. It combines practical, logical, problem solving and creative thinking.

Counselling Skills
Counselling skills improves your communication skills, engages your personal development and provides you with a validated qualification.

Non-Honours
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Major-Minor Honours
Dentistry
Designed specifically for graduates, the BDS degree focuses on independent and reflective learning, with practical clinical teaching introduced early in the first year to maximise your clinical experience.

Divinity
Divinity at Aberdeen focuses on the study of the Christian faith and tradition in the context of its history, institutions and its role today. Whether you have a personal, vocational or intellectual interest in learning more about the Christian faith, or want to explore the world's major religions, Aberdeen is the place for you. You will gain accreditation with the Church of Scotland and great transferable skills which open a wide range of career options, in addition to ministry.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
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Joint Honours
Economics
Economics at Aberdeen gets to grips with the global economy and the factors that influence wealth from a social and financial perspective, taught by leading economists. You will gain thorough understanding of economic theories and models and explore how they work in the real world, gaining skills that will be very attractive to top employers.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Economics and Finance
- MA Economics and French
- MA Economics and French (5 years)
- MA Economics and Gaelic Studies
- MA Economics and Geography
- MA Economics and German
- MA Economics and German (5 years)
- MA Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Economics and History
- MA Economics and International Relations
- MA Economics and Legal Studies
- MA Economics and Mathematics
- MA Economics and Philosophy
- MA Economics and Politics
- MA Economics and Psychology
- MA Economics and Sociology
- MA Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
Education
Primary Education at Aberdeen produces creative, motivated and highly-skilled primary teachers confident to work with children in any educational setting. You will benefit from flexibility, opportunity, research, new tools, exceptional staff, and placements ranging from schools on remote Scottish islands to the urban environment of big cities as you become equipped to inspire and guide young minds in the 21st century.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
We rely on electrical and electronic engineers for almost everything we do – from small electrical devices to high voltage electrical power generation systems.
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Engineering
Engineering is a broad subject, encompassing many different activities across various fields of human endeavour. While engineers work in many different industries, from aerospace and automotive to energy and medicine, all engineers use creativity to design solutions to the problems we face in the world today.
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Single Honours
English
English Studies at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of an outstanding teaching, research and creative hub where you will be taught by internationally renowned academics, writers and poets. You will be inspired in the wonderful environment of a historic university with an award-winning library, outstanding literary treasures, and a vigorous calendar of literary events.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA English and Film & Visual Culture
- MA English and French
- MA English and French (5 years)
- MA English and Gaelic Studies
- MA English and German
- MA English and German (5 years)
- MA English and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA English and History
- MA Art History and English
- MA English and International Relations
- MA English and Language & Linguistics
- MA English and Philosophy
- MA English and Sociology
- MA English and Theology & Religion
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
Exercise and Health Science
Exercise and Health Science examines the role of sport and exercise as a means of improving quality of life.

Film & Visual Culture
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, in the vibrant environment of a leading teaching and research university, a buzzing regional cultural scene, and a region of outstanding natural beauty and inspiration.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Film & Visual Culture and French
- MA Film & Visual Culture and French (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies
- MA Film & Visual Culture and German
- MA Film & Visual Culture and German (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and History
- MA Art History and Film & Visual Culture
- MA Film & Visual Culture and International Relations
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Sociology
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
Finance
Finance at Aberdeen gives you a powerful understanding of the principles of finance in a fast-moving global setting, and the business skills to take advantage of the many opportunities available to sought-after Aberdeen graduates across business and public sector, expected to grow further with the increasing number of innovations in the financial world.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Finance and French
- MA Finance and French (5 years)
- MA Finance and German
- MA Finance and German (5 years)
- MA Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Finance and International Relations
- MA Finance and Real Estate
- MA Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
French
French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with broad, flexible and diverse programmes covering language, literature, history and culture, researching topics from the Middle Ages to the present day and the Caribbean to North Africa. You will have five or four-year options, study periods abroad, and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA French and Gaelic Studies
- MA French and Geography
- MA French and German
- MA French and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA French and History
- MA French and History (5 years)
- MA Art History and French
- MA Art History and French (5 years)
- MA French and International Relations
- MA French and International Relations (5 years)
- MA French and Language & Linguistics
- MA French and Language & Linguistics (5 years)
- MA French and Legal Studies
- MA French and Legal Studies (5 years)
- MA French and Philosophy
- MA French and Philosophy (5 years)
- MA French and Politics
- MA French and Politics (5 years)
- MA French and Sociology
- MA French and Sociology (5 years)
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
- MA Accountancy and French
- MA Anthropology and French
- MA Anthropology and French (5 years)
- MA Business Management and French
- MA Business Management and French (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French (5 years)
- MA Economics and French
- MA Economics and French (5 years)
- MA English and French
- MA English and French (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and French
- MA Film & Visual Culture and French (5 years)
- MA Finance and French
- MA Finance and French (5 years)
Major-Minor Honours
Gaelic Studies
Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen is the perfect programme and location to explore the Gaelic language, its history, literature and Gaelic culture up to the present day. Whether you are a native speaker or complete beginner, you will be inspired by our world-leading experts in the Gaelic field, and gain valuable skills and wide career options.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Gaelic Studies and Geography
- MA Gaelic Studies and German
- MA Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Gaelic Studies and History
- MA Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics
- MA Gaelic Studies and Politics
- MA Gaelic Studies and Sociology
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Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and Gaelic Studies
- MA Business Management and Gaelic Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies
- MA Economics and Gaelic Studies
- MA English and Gaelic Studies
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies
- MA French and Gaelic Studies
Major-Minor Honours
Genetics
Genetics is the study of the inherited differences between individuals and is central to biology, medicine and biotechnology.

Geography
Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, and the new curriculum reflects the changing nature of these problems and current approaches to addressing them.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- BSc Geography and Geoscience
- MA Geography and German
- MA Geography and German
- MA Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Geography and International Relations
- MA Geography and Sociology
- MA Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
Geology and Geophysics
Geologists and geophysicists study the Earth’s interior, crust, oceans and atmosphere to tackle the major scientific and environmental challenges such as climate change, natural hazards, natural resources and energy transition.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
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Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
German
German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with broad, flexible and diverse programmes covering language, literature, history and culture, with four or five-year options, study periods abroad, and many subject combinations for which a major European language adds huge advantage in today's world.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA German and History
- MA German and History (5 years)
- MA German and International Relations
- MA German and International Relations (5 years)
- MA German and Language & Linguistics
- MA German and Language & Linguistics (5 years)
- MA German and Legal Studies
- MA German and Legal Studies (5 years)
- MA German and Mathematics
- MA German and Mathematics
- MA German and Philosophy
- MA German and Philosophy (5 years)
- MA German and Politics
- MA German and Politics (5 years)
- MA German and Sociology
- MA German and Sociology (5 years)
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
- MA Accountancy and German
- MA Anthropology and German
- MA Anthropology and German (5 years)
- MA Business Management and German
- MA Business Management and German (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and German
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and German (5 years)
- MA Economics and German
- MA Economics and German (5 years)
- MA English and German
- MA English and German (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and German
- MA Film & Visual Culture and German (5 years)
- MA Finance and German
- MA Finance and German (5 years)
- MA French and German
- MA Gaelic Studies and German
- MA Geography and German
- MA Geography and German
Major-Minor Honours
History
History at Aberdeen is the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa at a University steeped in 500 years of history.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Art History and History
- MA History and International Relations
- MA History and Legal Studies
- MA History and Philosophy
- MA History and Politics
- MA History and Sociology
- MA History and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA History and Theology & Religion
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and History
- MA Archaeology and History
- MA Business Management and History
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and History
- MA Economics and History
- MA English and History
- MA Film & Visual Culture and History
- MA French and History
- MA French and History (5 years)
- MA Gaelic Studies and History
- MA German and History
- MA German and History (5 years)
- MA History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
Immunology
Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it may encounter.

International Business
The MA (four years) and the MBus (five years) in International Business are designed to develop the leaders of the future. They provide students with a broad understanding of International Business and are designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA International Business with French
- MA International Business with Gaelic
- MA International Business with German
- MA International Business with Mandarin
- MA International Business with Spanish
- MBus MBus International Business with French (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Gaelic (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with German (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Mandarin (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Spanish (5 years)
Language and Linguistics
Language and Linguistics at Aberdeen is the fascinating exploration of human language and how speech evolved to create a bridge between sound and meaning. You will study the ways in which we acquire languages as children and adults, how languages and dialects vary and change over time, and gain the knowledge and skills to give you choice across a wide variety of careers.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Language & Linguistics and Philosophy
- MA Language & Linguistics and Sociology
- MA Modern Languages and Translation & Interpreting Studies with Overseas Placement
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Joint Honours
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Language & Linguistics
- MA English and Language & Linguistics
- MA French and Language & Linguistics
- MA French and Language & Linguistics (5 years)
- MA Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics
- MA German and Language & Linguistics
- MA German and Language & Linguistics (5 years)
- MA Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA International Business with French
- MA International Business with Gaelic
- MA International Business with German
- MA International Business with Mandarin
- MA International Business with Spanish
- MA International Relations and Language & Linguistics
- MA Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MBus MBus International Business with French (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Gaelic (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with German (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Mandarin (5 years)
- MBus MBus International Business with Spanish (5 years)
Major-Minor Honours
Law
Law at Aberdeen gives you a unique experience of breadth, depth, choice and quality, with courses accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and Society of Advocates. You can add options in English law, a modern European language or legal system, or other choices to further benefit your career. Aberdeen Law School is ranked 6th in the UK of more than 90 law schools (Complete University Guide 2021).

Single Honours
- LLB Law
- LLB Law - Accelerated
- LLB Law and European Legal Studies (5 years)
- LLB Law with English Law
- LLB Law with English Law - Accelerated
- LLB Law with English Law and European Legal Studies (5 years)
Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
- LLB Law and French Law (5 years)
- LLB Law and German Law (5 years)
- LLB Law and Spanish Law (5 years)
- LLB Law with options in Accountancy
- LLB Law with options in Business Management
- LLB Law with options in Economics
- LLB Law with options in French
- LLB Law with options in Gaelic Language
- LLB Law with options in German
- LLB Law with options in Mandarin, LLB
- LLB Law with options in Music
- LLB Law with options in Spanish
Legal Studies
Legal Studies is a Joint degree which allows students to combine Legal Studies with a wide range of other subjects and is an attractive degree for students who wish to combine the study of the law with another subject.

Joint Honours
- MA Legal Studies and Philosophy
- MA Legal Studies and Politics
- MA Legal Studies and Psychology
- MA Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Joint Honours
- MA Accountancy and Legal Studies
- MA Business Management and Legal Studies
- MA Economics and Legal Studies
- MA French and Legal Studies
- MA French and Legal Studies (5 years)
- MA German and Legal Studies
- MA German and Legal Studies (5 years)
- MA Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA History and Legal Studies
- MA International Relations and Legal Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics is a powerful universal language used to describe situations in abstract terms.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
Mechanical Engineering
Virtually every product in modern life has, at some point, had input from a mechanical engineer. It is not surprising, therefore, that mechanical engineering is widely regarded as one of the most diverse engineering disciplines.
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Single Honours
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical)
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical)
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Oil and Gas Studies)
- MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (5 years)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering with Management
- MEng Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology
Medicine
At Aberdeen, you will study medicine in a thriving medical school that is co-located on one of the largest clinical sites in Europe, with superb teaching and extensive research facilities.

Single Honours
Non-Honours
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of bacteria, yeasts and viruses at the level of protein and gene, cell, and microbial community.

Single Honours
Modern Languages
Studying modern languages gives you skills that are in demand and can be used in any industry. These will give you the opportunity to work in a number of fields across the globe.

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Joint Honours
Molecular Biology
Molecular biology is one of great successes of 20th century science, culminating in the determination of the complete human genome sequence.

Single Honours
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Major-Minor Honours
Music
Music at Aberdeen is a wonderful opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will benefit from first-class facilities and instruments, have unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer, be part of the vibrant musical scene in north-east Scotland, and have options to specialise in teaching music or working with music in community settings.

Single Honours
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Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
- MA English with Music Studies
- MA French with Music Studies
- MA French with Music Studies (5 years)
- MA German with Music Studies
- MA German with Music Studies (5 years)
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies with Music Studies (5 years)
- MA History with Music Studies
- LLB Law with options in Music
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies with Music Studies
Neuroscience with Psychology
By unravelling the mysteries of normal brain function, Neuroscience promotes our understanding of the devastating illnesses of the brain which afflict the lives of so many people.

Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineers are concerned with the design, development and promotion of front-end engineering applications and technologies required in the exploration, drilling, production and management of oil and gas reservoirs both onshore and offshore , whilst giving due consideration to health, safety and environment.
Ranked in the Ten best UK universities to study engineering (The Telegraph, 2018)

Single Honours
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is about the discovery and characterisation of drugs that are used either as medicines or as experimental tools for advancing our understanding of the body in health and disease.

Single Honours
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Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
Philosophy
Philosophy at Aberdeen is all about The Big Questions – the study of argument and how we apply it to a wide variety of questions of fundamental importance to human life and intellectual activity. The high level of intellectual skills, experience and career options you will gain on this programme – rated by students as top in Scotland – are all big too.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA Philosophy and Physics
- MA Philosophy and Politics
- MA Philosophy and Psychology
- MA Philosophy and Sociology
- MA Philosophy and Theology & Religion
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Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and Philosophy
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy
- MA Economics and Philosophy
- MA English and Philosophy
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy
- MA French and Philosophy
- MA French and Philosophy (5 years)
- MA German and Philosophy
- MA German and Philosophy (5 years)
- MA History and Philosophy
- MA Language & Linguistics and Philosophy
- MA Legal Studies and Philosophy
- MA Mathematics and Philosophy
Major-Minor Honours
Physics
Offering a thoughtful balance between understanding basic principles of physics and showing how physics can be applied to other areas of science.
Physics is vital to understanding the world around us and the Universe beyond. It is the most fundamental science. Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory and it leads to great discoveries about how the world works.

Single Honours
Major-Minor Honours
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Joint Honours
Physiology
Physiology is one of the key disciplines underpinning our knowledge of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

Single Honours
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Major-Minor Honours
Politics and International Relations
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. It is the perfect foundation for careers in politics, international affairs, NGOs, media and much more.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
- MA International Relations and Language & Linguistics
- MA International Relations and Legal Studies
- MA International Relations and Sociology
- MA International Relations and Theology & Religion
- MA Politics and Sociology
- MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Politics and Theology & Religion
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Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and International Relations
- MA Anthropology and Politics
- MA Business Management and International Relations
- MA Business Management and Politics
- MA Economics and International Relations
- MA Economics and Politics
- MA English and International Relations
- MA Film & Visual Culture and International Relations
- MA Finance and International Relations
- MA French and International Relations
- MA French and International Relations (5 years)
- MA French and Politics
- MA French and Politics (5 years)
- MA Gaelic Studies and Politics
- MA Geography and International Relations
- MA German and International Relations
- MA German and International Relations (5 years)
- MA German and Politics
- MA German and Politics (5 years)
- MA International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA History and International Relations
- MA History and Politics
- MA Legal Studies and Politics
- MA Philosophy and Politics
Psychology
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? As the study of mental processes and behaviour, Psychology is interested in all these questions and many more.

Single Honours
Joint Honours
Major-Minor Honours
- MA Psychology with Counselling Skills
- BSc Psychology with French
- MA Psychology with French
- MA Psychology with Gaelic
- MA Psychology with German
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Joint Honours
- MA Anthropology and Psychology
- MA Business Management and Psychology
- MA Economics and Psychology
- MA Legal Studies and Psychology
- MA Philosophy and Psychology
Major-Minor Honours
Real Estate
Real Estate at Aberdeen examines real estate markets from the perspectives of economics, investment and business, at Scotland's top centre for real estate teaching and research, and second in the UK. 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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Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Studies at Aberdeen includes both the study of Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical, cross-cultural and contemporary contexts, and the comparative study of the major religious traditions of the world. You will focus on the origin, function, and meaning of religion, and gain a wide range of career options, in addition to ministry.

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- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Theology & Religious Studies
- MA English and Theology & Religion
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years)
- MA History and Theology & Religion
- MA Art History and Theology & Religion
- MA International Relations and Theology & Religion
- MA Philosophy and Theology & Religion
- MA Politics and Theology & Religion
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion
Scottish Studies
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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Sociology
Sociology at Aberdeen opens up your ‘sociological imagination’, as you explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways, helping us to understand ourselves, our relationships, and the challenges we face in a changing world. Top-rated excellent teaching and a culture of dynamic research will give you the skills to be a sought after graduate by employers in many sectors.

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- MA Anthropology and Sociology
- MA Business Management and Sociology
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Sociology
- MA Economics and Sociology
- MA English and Sociology
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Sociology
- MA French and Sociology
- MA French and Sociology (5 years)
- MA Gaelic Studies and Sociology
- MA Geography and Sociology
- MA German and Sociology
- MA German and Sociology (5 years)
- MA Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA History and Sociology
- MA International Relations and Sociology
- MA Language & Linguistics and Sociology
- MA Philosophy and Sociology
- MA Politics and Sociology
- MA Psychology and Sociology
- MA Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Sociology and Theology & Religion
Spanish & Latin American Studies
Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with a broad, flexible and diverse programme of language, literature, history and culture and the unique opportunity to specialise in either Latin America or Spain. Your degree will last five years including study abroad. Spanish & Latin American Studies can be studied with many subjects, giving you expertise in a fast-growing global language and its cultures and a huge advantage in today's world.

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- MA History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years)
- MA Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion
Major-Minor Honours
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies with Music Studies (5 years)
- MA Spanish & Latin American Studies with Music Studies
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- MA Accountancy and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Accountancy and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA English and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)
- MA Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA French and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA History and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
- MA Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
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Sports and Exercise Science
Sport and Exercise Science is about understanding how our bodies adapt to the stresses imposed upon them during physical activity to benefit both performance and health.

Theology
Theology at Aberdeen focuses on the study of the Christian faith and tradition in the context of its history, institutions and its role today. Whether you have a personal, vocational or intellectual interest in learning more about the Christian faith, or want to explore the world's major religions, Aberdeen is the place for you. You will gain accreditation with the Church of Scotland and great transferable skills which open a wide range of career options, in addition to ministry.
