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Anthropology and English MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Anthropology and English at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects. This programme will add to your thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ and offers in-depth studies of language – in all its glorious variety of expression. Your will develop skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis through two highly-rated programmes at a recognised centre of excellence for both – which will appeal strongly to employers in business and many other fields.Anthropology will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities and how they have developed. You will gain a unique insight into behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world and find connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion.English at Aberdeen gives you the opportunity to learn in a creative hub, rated second in the UK for the quality of its research. You will be inspired by enthusiastic teachers and researchers, themselves acclaimed authors and poets and be encouraged to develop your own creative writing skills while studying every period from Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton to contemporary English, Scottish, Irish, European and American writing. You will also learn about the cultural and critical impact of powerful and controversial modern works.You will thrive in our dynamic international environment, at a historic university with an award-winning library, priceless literary treasures and in a region rich in tradition and heritage that also celebrates today's diverse cultures. You will gain the core writing, research, technical and presentation skills to open up a wide variety of careers as diverse as publishing, teaching, research, journalism, or any sector of business.


Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 6th in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2023.Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    7th out of 24 3

    26th out of 96 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    171 87%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    2nd

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    171 85%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    12th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    5th

    22

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