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German and International Relations MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of 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. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.You will gain a solid grounding in the German language whatever your level, in a programme with the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will also develop a broad understanding of culture in the German-speaking world, with courses in social, historical and cultural aspects of these countries, and encounter the world of German artistic expression in the form of literature, film and art, together with a deeper understanding of Germany’s complex history.International Relations will set this further in context, looking closely at how nations and organisations interact and global wealth, poverty and inequality. You will study regional and international tensions, nationalism, concepts of democracy – and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace. You will be taught by internationally renowned academics with strong track records in publishing international papers and articles and who appear regularly in the media, analysing and explaining national, European and world developments from the viewpoint of their own area of expertise and research.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. You will gain the perfect foundation for international career possibilities including international business, NGOs and international development, plus local and national government, politics and journalism, with transferable skills including critical analysis and communication ideally suited to a range of careers.


German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation with the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment.We are ranked 4th in the UK for International Relations and 8th in the UK for Politics by the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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A level : BBB

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBB.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

One of the top 35 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2024).
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

    30th out of 35 4

    32nd out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 194
    180 88%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    26th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.01 80%

    8th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    188 87%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    38th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.06 81%

    13th

    15

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