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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL17

Economics and Geography

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Economics and Geography 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. Economics and Geography at Aberdeen adds to your thorough grounding in the global economy and how it operates by setting it in the context of geography, the Earth, human relationship with the Earth, the environment and much more. The Department of Economics has a well-established tradition of research in applied economics, particularly in the areas of labour economics and energy economics. There are also research interests in macroeconomics, the economics of health and wellbeing, and experimental economics. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles and Applications
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Geomorphology and Earth Systems
Human Geography and Society
Labour Economics and Employment
Energy Economics and Sustainability
Research Methods in Economics and Geography
Environmental Geography and Climate Change
UCAS Code:LL17
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language. 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. In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

5, 5, 5 at Higher Level. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£20,500£31,000£37,000
5 years£32,000£40,500£54,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
25%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Economics and Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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