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30 Master's degrees offered by the university
Comparative Literature
Study of literary texts in transnational, global and postcolonial contexts. Engage with literary and cultural texts from different language backgrounds using an exciting range of methodological approaches. University of Aberdeen offers a degree in Comparative Literature.
English
The English programme of the University of Aberdeen is exploring the literature and languages of the British Isles and America and beyond, from the earliest written sources to the present day.
Divinity
Steeped in history, the study in the Divinity programme has been undertaken since the foundation of the University of Aberdeen on 1495.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Design your own degree pathway with the MA Liberal Arts and Sciences, an interdisciplinary degree that integrates courses across a breadth of subject areas.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme of the University of Aberdeen is exploring philosophical concepts and theories ranging from continental and moral philosophy to epistemology, the history of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and the key areas of analytic philosophy.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing programme of the University of Aberdeen is a taught programme designed to offer you a constructive, highly supportive learning environment in which to develop your writing and creative potential. You will be introduced to the processes and challenges involved in producing creative work of publishable quality, whether in poetry or prose, fiction or creative non-fiction.
Comparative Literature and Culture (5 years)
Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.
Philosophy and Society
The Philosophy and Society programme of the University of Aberdeen is an interdisciplinary programme that enables students to explore the connections between philosophical thinking and real-world social problems and questions.
Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies
The Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is a specialist, interdisciplinary programme investigating the history, language, literature, religion, culture and society of Viking and Medieval Scandinavia.
Celtic and Anglo - Saxon Studies
Exploring the literature and culture of the Celtic West and the Old North with the Celtic and Anglo - Saxon Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen.
New Testament and Early Christianity
Join our world-class department of Divinity and Religious Studies for this flexible online Masters degree. Undertake research-driven courses in advanced biblical studies with experts in ancient Judaism, New Testament, and Patristics, wherever you are in the world.
Bioarchaeological Science
The Bioarchaeological Science programme of the University of Aberdeen incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. You will learn the latest scientific techniques for the extraction, analysis and presentation of DNA, protein, stable isotope and lipid data.
Comparative Literature and Culture with Mandarin
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Literatures, Environments and Places
Explore literature’s relationship with place and environment at an ancient university, home to a collection of literary treasures spanning over 500 years. Delivered by experts in English literary studies, the Literatures, Environments and Places programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge drawn from a wide range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Theology and Disability
Study religion and disability online with experts in Disability Theology. Join our renowned department of Divinity and Religious Studies for a flexible Masters programme that’s ideal CPD for faith leaders.
Theology
The Theology programme of the University of Aberdeen allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route. Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general Masters in Theology (MTh) or a degree in one of the following subject areas: Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology, or Theological Ethics.
Comparative Literature and Culture and German (5 years)
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Gaelic Studies
The Gaelic Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is leading research and teaching in Gaelic literature, society and culture.
Linguistics
The Masters of Research in Linguistics at the University of Aberdeen offers training and subject background to conduct research in Linguistics, with a fully tailored programme that covers all the methods required for your dissertation work and advanced seminars on topics related to your research interests.
Comparative Literature and Culture with Gaelic
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and culture.