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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Environmental Anthropology

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Environmental Anthropology at University of Aberdeen is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc Environmental Anthropology explores the ecological, social and cultural relationships between people and the environments they live in. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from theories and case studies in climate change research, multispecies ethnography and many other areas of contemporary environmental anthropology from around the world. Environmental Anthropology gives you the chance to explore the intersection between people’s everyday lives and some of the key issues of our time, including climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and multispecies relationships. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £15,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Anthropology Theory and Practice
Climate Change
Policy and Justice
Multispecies Ethnography and Relations
Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Rights
Research Methods in Environmental Anthropology
Landscape
Mobilities and Place
Environmental Anthropology Dissertation
Contemporary Issues in Environmental Ethics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body. Relevant degrees would include social sciences and environmental / biological sciences. Professional experience in e.g. nature conservation or social science would also be considered. Entry requirements for applic

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,000

Home Student Fee

£15,700

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£23,500£28,000£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). 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.

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
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Merit

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

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