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Politics and Sociology - MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Old Aberdeen Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Politics and Sociology at Aberdeen is an excellent combination which gives you solid grounding in politics and political systems across the world and adds deeper study of the societies we are part of and how they shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways including the political decisions that we make. Top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will make you a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors, and with strong options in politics.In Politics, you will be right at the front of debate on current world events – including Britain’s relationship with its European neighbours and movements of regionalisation within the EU and UK. You will explore voting behaviour, different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism, concepts of democracy and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace. You can also take advantage of unique options made possible by the research pedigree of our academic team with a strong track record in publishing international papers and articles. Sociology at Aberdeen will complement and add depth to your study of political systems and behaviour. You will explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways and study sociology of the family, work-life balance, religion and society. You will be taught by experts in social movements, conflict and peace, religion and secularisation and global political sociology and become skilled in the social research methods used to gather the evidence to better understand aspects of society – such as observation, interviews, large-scale surveys or analysing the content of documents and videos. You will have great career options in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and international affairs and also marketing and advertising, social and market research, teaching, health and social services, charities and human resources.


Aberdeen is ranked 8th in the UK for International Relations (Guardian University Guide 2025) Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in Politics (National Student Survey 2024)Aberdeen is ranked 5th in the UK for Sociology and Social Policy (Guardian University Guide 2025) Aberdeen is ranked 7th in the UK for Sociology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)Aberdeen is ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in Sociology, Social Policy, and Anthropology (National Student Survey 2024)

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.

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

    Politics

    38th out of 77 3

    29th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    163 83%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    36th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    37th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    167 84%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    14th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    66th

    52

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