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Anthropology and German - MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Anthropology and German at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to an existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options with an international flavour.Anthropology will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities and how they have developed. You will gain unique insight into behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world and find connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion.Combining this study with a modern European language and culture is highly appealing to employers operating in an increasingly global environment. German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation with the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will gain a solid grounding in the German language whatever your level, taught by native speakers from Germany and Austria. You will gain a broad understanding of culture in the German-speaking world, together with a deeper understanding of Germany’s complex history.As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a German-speaking country.The combination of skills you’ll graduate with, including critical thinking, communication and analysis in addition to your language and cultural skills, will have special appeal to employers in European and international business.


Anthropology at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey.Ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)Ranked 4th in the UK for Anthropology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)Global Top 100 for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 20 universities for Student satisfaction (Complete University Guide league tables 2027).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    19th out of 23 3

    35th out of 89

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    163 81%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    34.0 34%

    22nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    14th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    163 79%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    13th

    7

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