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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WV65
Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Film & Visual Culture and Philosophy at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. Combined with your specialist studies, the intellectual skills you will develop will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including business. Our unique Film and Visual Culture programme combines close analysis of visual objects and artefacts – analogue and digital, moving ... 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
How Should One Live? Controversial Questions
Experience
Knowledge and Reality
UCAS Code:WV65
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 | £15,500 | £24,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £20,500 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £25,500 | £32,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — 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
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH25). 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
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
96%Student voice
65%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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