History and Politics MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of History and Politics MA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations 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 | £26500 | £24000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28500 | £19500 - £29000 | £23500 - £36000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25094 | £23963 | £28651 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21262 - £29221 | £18655 - £29992 | £22142 - £37334 |
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Course Description
History and Politics at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today and gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.
You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia and enthralled by our wonderful collections of historic treasures collected by distinguished alumni over the centuries.
In Politics, you will be right at the front of debate on current world events – including Britain’s relationship with the European Union and its neighbours on mainland Europe and movements of regionalisation within the UK. You will explore voting behaviour, different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism, concepts of democracy and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace. You can also take advantage of unique options made possible by the research pedigree of our academic team with a strong track record in publishing international papers and articles. The knowledge and combination of academic, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will be a great foundation for a career in politics, international organisations, local and national and local government, NGOs, charities and much more.
History teaching rated ‘Highly Satisfactory’ in the last national quality assessment and student satisfaction of 95%. History research at Aberdeen is ranked top in Scotland. We are ranked 8th in the UK for Politics by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Politics MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
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 History and Politics 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:
VL12
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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- #6
- #41
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #54
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #201
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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 History and Politics 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 £23667 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (15%), Protective service occupations (10%)
- University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #41 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (History). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
- History and Politics MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 214 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Politics students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 12 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024