Anthropology MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Anthropology MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £28000 | £18500 - £26000 | £21000 - £32000 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23430 | £27944 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16965 - £28904 | £21775 - £35899 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology Courses in the UK
Course Description
Anthropology at Aberdeen is a wide and fascinating exploration of humankind and what it means to ‘be human’. You will study the differences in human cultures and societies and how they have developed across the world. The programme has a special focus on the northern polar countries and their links to north east Scotland. Our programme is a brilliant foundation for many careers and scores 100% satisfaction with students.
Anthropologists explore the biological and social features that make us human to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and ethnic differences in our beliefs and perspectives. At Aberdeen, we explore this subject in a wide social, political and economic context. You will gain a unique insight into the behaviour, beliefs and attitudes of societies all over the world, finding connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion and themes including ethnicity and nationalism. You will be inspired by teachers and researchers who are international leaders in their fields and you will take advantage of Aberdeen being an international research centre for studying the northern Arctic peoples from Russian and the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as people from Iceland, Greenland, Canada and Alaska.
The skills you will develop in critical thinking and analysis will give you a deep knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, which can be applied in business and many other fields. Many of our graduates now work in research, teaching, media, politics, or in business or public sector organisations in a host of roles with international and cultural contexts.
You will enjoy a special, warm welcome at the University of Aberdeen and benefit from excellent teaching, the international impact of our research and a global experience, all within our friendly and vibrant international community. You will love our beautiful campus and great facilities for learning, sports and leisure and our many opportunities to develop extra skills, broaden your horizons and gain the competitive advantage in the career path you choose. Anthropology is also available as a joint degree along with a range of other subjects.
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.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of University of Aberdeen
Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology MA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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:
August 1, 2026
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)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
L600
University Rankings
of University of Aberdeen
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different 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
- #4
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #7
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #2
- #51
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #299
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 34 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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FAQ about Anthropology MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (25%), Sales occupations (20%), Customer service occupations (15%), Finance Professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Anthropology. It is ranked #4 in (Anthropology). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
- Anthropology MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 171 which is among the
Percentile among all Anthropology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024