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MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to a thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’, with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. You will have the flexibility of a five or four-year degree and the language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options including with an international flavour. Did you know?

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Introduction to Anthropology: Peoples of the World, Introduction to Anthropology: Questions of Diversity, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Academic Writing for Social Sciences, Spanish Language 2 and Spanish Language 3.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Anthropology in Hispanic speaking countries and organisations, Academic Researcher or Consultant, Social Researcher and Museum and Gallery Curator.

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Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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