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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: VW13
History and Music
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA (Hons) History and Music at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers. 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 £24,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Medieval Europe and Beyond
Early Modern History and Society
Modern Global Histories
Music History and Analysis
Composition and Creative Practice
Performance and Musicianship
Historical Research Methods
Music and Cultural Contexts
UCAS Code:VW13
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 | £22,500 | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £28,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£24,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH20-01-01). 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
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
85%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%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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