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University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LR21
French and Politics
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) French and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. French and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be at the forefront of contemporary world issues and will be taught by highly-regarded experts who regularly comment in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions. 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 £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Voting behaviour
Different political systems
Making and implementing policy
Nationalism
Concepts of democracy and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace
UCAS Code:LR21
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 | £23,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,000
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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%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
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
91%Student voice
94%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%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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