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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
£6,000scholarship value
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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV11
Economics and History
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA (Hons) Economics and History at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Economics and History at Aberdeen adds to your thorough grounding in the global economy and how it operates by setting it in the context of human history and economic activity through the ages, at a university steeped in 500 years of history. With fabulous collections of historic treasures, today, Aberdeen is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. You will gain the business and intellectual skills to open up a wide spectrum of career opportunities. 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Macroeconomics of the world economy and economic problems in political
Social and historical contexts
With a strong emphasis on applied learning
UCAS Code:LV11
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. 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
| 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 | £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
75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
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
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