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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: QQ53
English and Gaelic Studies
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) English and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. English and Gaelic at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second top research hub for English literature, language and creative writing, with an in-depth study of Gaelic, Scotland’s oldest living language and its origins and culture. The language, intellectual skills and Scottish perspective you will develop will give you an extra advantage for your career in business or another sector, especially with a Scottish or international dimension. Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of literature, language and creative writing, rated second in the UK for its research output. 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 £20,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Poetry and prose through the dynamic relationship between author
Reader and literary text
Every period from Chaucer to contemporary English
Scottish
Irish
European and American writing and the cultural and critical impact of powerful and controversial modern works
UCAS Code:QQ53
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 | £24,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH19-01-01). 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
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
99%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
95%Student voice
90%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%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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