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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QL57
Gaelic Studies and Geography
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Gaelic Studies and Geography 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. Gaelic and Geography at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of in depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. Developing your skills in the language will complement your geography studies immensely as you learn about the Earth, the environment and the way humans have lived with it for centuries. We have been teaching Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) and culture for a hundred years, led by teachers and researchers passionate about Gaelic, and whose work directly influences Scottish policy on keeping Gaelic alive, he... 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 £23,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Gaelic Language Foundations
Physical Geography and Earth Systems
Human Geography and Society
Scottish Gaelic Literature and Culture
Geographies of Language and Identity
Environmental Geography and Sustainability
Gaelic Sociolinguistics and Language Planning
Regional Geography of Scotland
UCAS Code:QL57
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 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £25,500 — 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
£23,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH19). 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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
95%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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