MSc Environmental Anthropology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The MSc Environmental Anthropology explores the ecological, social and cultural relationships between people and the environments they live in. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from theories and case studies in climate change research, multispecies ethnography and many other areas of contemporary environmental anthropology from around the world. This programme has September and January start dates available.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

You’ll be ready to enter a wide range of careers including environmental management, consultancy and policy-related jobs across the public and private sectors. You’ll have an international outlook through the degree which will increase your employment options further.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body. Relevant degrees would include social sciences and environmental / biological sciences. Professional experience in e.g. nature conservation or social science would also be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £15,000. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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