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78 Master's degrees offered by the university
International Relations
The International Relations programme of the University of Aberdeen offers you the opportunity to study international order/disorder in relation to the interaction among states; transnational institutions; non-governmental organisations; multinational corporations; popular culture and everyday life.
Politics, Public Policy and Management
The MSc Politics, Public Policy and Management combines the expertise of the School of Social Science and the Business School to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for careers in politics and policymaking in government, business, third-sector organisations, the media, the research sector, finance, and international institutions.
Person - Centred Counselling (Children and Young People)
Examine the philosophy, theories, and research concerning the person-centred approach while developing a deeper understanding of the role counselling plays in society with the Person - Centred Counselling (Children and Young People) programme of the University of Aberdeen.
Environmental Anthropology
The MSc Environmental Anthropology explores the ecological, social and cultural relationships between people and the environments they live in. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from theories and case studies in climate change research, multispecies ethnography and many other areas of contemporary environmental anthropology from around the world.
Accounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance programme at the University of Aberdeen prepares you for a rewarding career in this highly skilled field, whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional.
International Relations and Management
The International Relations and Management programme of the University of Aberdeen combines the study of how current international political and economic issues impact on how governments, businesses and other organisations operate globally.
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.
Archaeology
The Archaeology programme of the University of Aberdeen provides students from a range of academic backgrounds with a broad-based postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, but with the option of pursuing specific archaeological specialisms, including Viking Archaeology, Museum Studies, Bioarchaeology, Osteoarchaeology and Palaeopathology.
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.
Strategic Studies and Energy Security
The Strategic Studies and Energy Security programme of the University of Aberdeen draws in the university’s expertise in international security and the energy sector to deliver detailed understanding of global energy security, in the context of how different countries and regions operate today.
Psychological Studies
The Psychological Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology, as a first step to pursuing a career in this area.
European and Latin American Literatures and Cultures
Acquire a global outlook exploring aspects of European, Francophone and Latin American literature and culture through diverse literary texts, thought and visual media.
International Business and Finance
The International Business and Finance programme from University of Aberdeen combines analytical and practical skills to help you develop your knowledge in management and finance-related fields.
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.
Energy Politics and Law
The Energy Politics and Law programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with the skills to analyse the relationship between energy needs, politics, law and economics based in Aberdeen which is the energy capital of the UK.
German
The German programme of the University of Aberdeen is comprising research into German culture, its literature, language and film, society, history and the environment.
Music and Spanish and Latin American Studies
Spanish & Latin American Studies with Music Studies at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed language and cultural skills in a major modern global language with the opportunity to study, compose and perform alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists.
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.
Rural Surveying and Rural Property Management
The Rural Surveying and Rural Property Management programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only masters programme of its kind in Scotland, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and allows graduates to proceed to the Assessment of Professional Competence and full professional membership of the RICS.