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78 Master's degrees offered by the university
Psychology
The Psychology programme of the University of Aberdeen is exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition.
International Finance and Political Relations
The International Finance and Political Relations programme from the University of Aberdeen combines the strengths of the School of Social Science and the Business School to explore the intersection between money, politics and power and the relationship between international finance and policymaking at the transnational level.
German and International Relations
German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of the contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today.
Person-Centred Counselling
Our Person-Centred Counselling Diploma is the starting point for a career providing life-changing therapy. The Person-Centred Counselling programme of the University of Aberdeen is grounded in Carl Rogers’ theory of human potential, and training in this approach opens you to the self-knowledge needed to offer clients the deep connectedness at the heart of the therapeutic relationship.
Peace and Conflict Studies
The Peace and Conflict Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is designed for students wishing to develop an advanced knowledge of the intellectual terrain of conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Strategic Studies and International Law
The Strategic Studies and International Law programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with the opportunity to explore the interaction between strategy and international law wherever it occurs.
Energy Economics and Finance
Through the Energy Economics and Finance from University of Aberdeen you will train in the economic principles that businesses and governments use to understand world energy markets.
Ethnology and Folklore
Unleash your creativity with the MLitt in Ethnology & Folklore at the University of Aberdeen. Delve into the vibrant vernacular culture through stories, music, traditions, and more. This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology, focusing on Scottish culture and traditions. Engage in fieldwork, a radio and film project, and digital field recording.
International Relations and International Law
The International Relations and International Law programme of the University of Aberdeen offers you an interdisciplinary perspective on global governance.
Osteoarchaeology
The Osteoarchaeology programme of the University of Aberdeen uses the unique archaeological collections of the university, combined with state-of-the-art bioarchaeological approaches and techniques, to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse human skeletons from archaeological contexts.
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies and French (5 years)
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French is an excellent subject combination, setting the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples within a deeper European historical and contemporary context through study of the French language, history and culture.
Comparative Literature and Culture and Spanish and Latin American Studies (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.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme of the University of Aberdeen provides ground-breaking research exploring social and cultural worlds and relations between humans and their environments.
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.
Public Policy
This Public Policy programme at the University of Aberdeen equips future policy analysts and policy makers working in local or national government, think tanks or charities with the theories and concepts that underpin the practice of public policy.
Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management
From TV and advertising to social media and film, images form a part of our everyday lives. The Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management programme of the University of Aberdeen develops your critical skills to both sort through and contextualise the images surrounding us. This programme offers hands-on, real-life experience to prepare you for future study or work in the world of images.
Comparative Literature and Culture with Spanish and Latin American Studies
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.
Studies in Mindfulness
The aim of the Studies in Mindfulness programme of the University of Aberdeen is to develop a stable mindfulness practice, to study and research its application in a selected professional context and learn to teach mindfulness. This is done through a combination of experiential training, online forums and regular one to one practice reviews with an experienced mindfulness teacher.
Counselling
Our degree aims to progress you through initial training as a counsellor or psychotherapist to a doctoral qualification in alignment with the professional standards for therapists across the UK. Drawing on contemporary approaches to therapy, you will learn how to work with clients experiencing mental health difficulties in different contexts.
International Dispute Resolution
The International Dispute Resolution programme of the University of Aberdeen delivers a solid theoretical grounding in international dispute settlements, broad interdisciplinary training across specialist legal areas and the practical tools required to succeed in the field.