Program Overview

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Anthropology and German (5 years), MA

Introduction

Anthropology and German at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to an existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: LR62

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Introduction to Anthropology: Peoples of the World (AT1003)
  • Introduction to Anthropology: Questions of Diversity (AT1502)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Academic Writing for Social Sciences (AW1006)
• Optional Courses:
  • German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)
  • German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)
  • The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
  • German Language 1 (GM1050)
  • German Language 2 (GM1550)
  • Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)
  • Background to German for Beginners 1 (GM1049)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Key Debates in Anthropology (AT2010)
  • Reimagining Colonialism (AT2515)
  • Modern German Culture 3 (GM2043)
  • The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
• Optional Courses:
  • German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)
  • German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)
  • German Language 3 (GM2042)
  • German Language 4 (GM2542)

Year 3

• Academic year spent in a German-speaking country

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Anthropological Theory (AT3027)
  • German Junior Honours Language Study (GM3069)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select a further 30 credits from below level 3 courses in Anthropology, and 45 credits from level 3 courses in German

Year 5

• Compulsory Courses:
  • German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
• Optional Courses:
  • You must choose one of the following dissertation courses:
    • Joint Honours Dissertation in Anthropology (AT4047)
    • Dissertation in German Studies (GM4052)
  • One Term 1 level 4 Anthropology course in Anthropology
  • One Term 2 level 3 Anthropology course from the Anthropology Annexe
  • Plus further credit points in level 4 course(s) in German to gain a total of 60 credits in the discipline

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies you learn on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Anthropology and German?

• Aberdeen is one of the fastest-growing Anthropology departments in the UK
• Study at a nationally and internationally renowned university for Anthropology
• Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Anthropology
• Our core staff specialise in regions as diverse as Canada, the Central Asian Republics, Iceland and Scandinavia, Siberia, Scotland and the UK, South America, Tibet and the Himalayas
• We offer innovative ideas and a fresh vision of the subject, with an emphasis throughout on work at the cutting-edge of the discipline and research
• A vibrant student anthropology society regularly organises academic and social events bringing together undergraduate and postgraduate students with staff outside the classroom
• The Department takes a multi-disciplinary approach with courses, covering German film and visual culture, gender studies, literature and history
• Courses focus on Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• A small, friendly department with a flourishing German Club and a Drama Group that puts on an annual play in German
• The University Library has extensive German holdings

Careers

• Anthropology Consultancy, Research and Education in German speaking organisations
• Gallery and Museum Curator
• Social Researcher

Useful Fact about this Degree

• Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology and in the Global Top 100 for Anthropology

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers: Standard - AABB, Minimum - BBB, Adjusted - BB
• A LEVELS: Standard - BBB, Minimum - BBC, Adjusted - CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £20,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
• Home Students: £1,820

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship
• Aberdeen Global Scholarship
• Funding Database

Our Experts

• Information About Staff Changes
• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page.