Merit
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
£6,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Finance provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree is designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge and understanding of the world of Finance. In particular, the course explores relevant theory in the business world and how it is applied to the world of finance. Students are exposed to the quantitative techniques used in industry to apply these theories in practice. 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 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 92% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Theory
Corporate Finance and Capital Structure
Financial Markets and Institutions
Quantitative Methods for Finance
Asset Pricing and Investment Analysis
Risk Management and Portfolio Theory
Derivatives and Fixed Income Securities
Financial Data Analysis and Modelling
UCAS Code:N300
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 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,500 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £45,500 | £52,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£45,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £14,000 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: CAH17-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
5%Studying
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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
84%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
92%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Aberdeen
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