MA History and Music at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers.

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

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Academic Writing for Language & Literature, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Making History and Introduction to Music Studies.

Career pathways

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. The information displayed in this section shows a shortened summary of our entry requirements. For more information, or for full entry requirements for Arts and Social Sciences degrees, see our detailed entry requirements section.

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)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/ucas-application-process/

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