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University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L600
Anthropology
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Anthropology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ranked: 1st in Scotland for Overall Satisfaction in Anthropology (NSS 2024) 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2025) 3rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024) 4th in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 Anthropology at Aberdeen is the study of the diversity of human communities and cultures around the world. It brings together theories about ‘being human’ from a wide range of Western and non-Western thinkers to understand human action, culture and thought, as studied through long-term international research with the communities themselves. At Aberdeen, our degree dr... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Anthropological Theory
Ethnographic Research Methods
Cultural Diversity and Human Society
Social Anthropology
Regional Ethnography: South America and the Pacific
Circumpolar Peoples and Cultures
Applied Anthropology and Development
Ethnographic Fieldwork and Dissertation
UCAS Code:L600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £33,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
90%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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