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30 Master's degrees offered by the university
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
With its unique history and resources reaching back to the times of the university's founder Bishop William Elphinstone (1431-1514), the Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is offered as an interdisciplinary degree to students interested in Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern Europe.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing programme of the University of Aberdeen is a taught programme designed to offer you a constructive, highly supportive learning environment in which to develop your writing and creative potential. You will be introduced to the processes and challenges involved in producing creative work of publishable quality, whether in poetry or prose, fiction or creative non-fiction.
Bioarchaeological Science
The Bioarchaeological Science programme of the University of Aberdeen incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. You will learn the latest scientific techniques for the extraction, analysis and presentation of DNA, protein, stable isotope and lipid data.
Literatures, Environments and Places
Explore literature’s relationship with place and environment at an ancient university, home to a collection of literary treasures spanning over 500 years. Delivered by experts in English literary studies, the Literatures, Environments and Places programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge drawn from a wide range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Divinity
Steeped in history, the study in the Divinity programme has been undertaken since the foundation of the University of Aberdeen on 1495.
Modern History
Study modern history in one of Scotland’s ancient universities, the fifth oldest in the English-speaking world. The Modern History programme of the University of Aberdeen offers a combination of cutting-edge research, world-leading faculty, and a tradition of historical study dating back more than 500 years.
English Language and Literature
Taught by internationally-renowned specialists, the English Language and Literature programme of the University of Aberdeen will enhance your understanding of the relationship between language and literature, broaden your knowledge of English literary periods and issues, and trace the development and varieties of the English language.
Comparative Literature and Culture and French (5 years)
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Theology
The Theology programme of the University of Aberdeen allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route. Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general Masters in Theology (MTh) or a degree in one of the following subject areas: Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology, or Theological Ethics.
Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies
The Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is a specialist, interdisciplinary programme investigating the history, language, literature, religion, culture and society of Viking and Medieval Scandinavia.