Anthropology and Geography MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Anthropology and Geography MA (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Human Geography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £25000 | £29500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £20000 - £29000 | £25000 - £39000 |
All Human Geography courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Geography
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25412 | £25290 | £30938 |
25-75 percentile range | £21812 - £29230 | £20566 - £31281 | £24440 - £40137 |
All Human Geography courses in the UK
Course Description
This degree brings together two closely linked and relevant subjects. Through various course choices, you will build your understanding of human societies and develop a greater understanding of the earth in which they lived. Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultural differences, at all places and in all times. Its approach is comparative, holistic and gives a view of social life from the inside.
Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, including climate change, poverty, energy transitions, sustainable development and environmental conservation. Our degree programmes reflect these modern-day challenges, with core and optional courses aimed at producing highly skilled graduates who can think critically and develop solutions to tackle these problems. Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, with particular emphasis on the relationship between people and their environment. Few other subjects cover such a diversity of phenomena, combining elements of the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. Aberdeen is a great place to study Geography, with the region's spectacular mountain and coastal areas, a vibrant city and rural communities, providing perfect field sites for the study of geography.
Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 6th in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey. Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey, with an overall satisfaction score of 100%.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
Current jobs
All courses of University of Aberdeen
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology and Geography MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
20% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted |
TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition (online) - DI code is 0818: Overall 78 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 18 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Overall - 59 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online Test is not accepted |
Trinity ISE | Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skills. |
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Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programmes - Pass (valid for one year) OR Academic English Preparation Programme - Pass at Level Four (valid for one year) |
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Cambridge English Advanced | Overall - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing -169. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing -169. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology and Geography MA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £21900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £21900 | year 1 |
International | £21900 | year 1 |
EU | £20800 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #7
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #10
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #94
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #211
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Aberdeen
About University of Aberdeen
Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023