Program Overview

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Economics and Geography, MA

Introduction

Economics and Geography at Aberdeen adds to your thorough grounding in the global economy and how it operates by setting it in the context of geography, the Earth, human relationship with the Earth, the environment and much more.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: LL17
• Pathway Programme Available: Undergraduate Foundation Programme

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • The Economics of Business and Society (EC1006)
  • Creating the Anthropocene (GG1010)
  • The Global Economy (EC1506)
  • The UN Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Our World (GG1512)
• Optional Courses: Plus 60 credit points from courses of choice.

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
  • Space, Economy and Society (GG2014)
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
  • Skills and Techniques in Geosciences (GG2508)
  • Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)
• Optional Courses: Plus two courses from the following:
  • Physical Environments (GG2013)
  • Environment and Society (GG2509)
  • Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (GG2510)

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Approaches to Geography (GG3071)
  • Research Design (GG3574)
• Optional Courses: Plus 60 credit points from level 3 courses in Economics. Plus a further 30 credit points from level 3 or 4 courses in Geography.

Year 4

• Optional Courses:
  • EITHER:
    • Economics Dissertation (EC4526)
    • Geographical Issues (GG4537)
  • OR:
    • Geography Dissertation (GG4023)
  • Plus further credit points from level 4 course(s) in Economics to gain a total of 60 credits in the discipline. Plus further credit points from level 3 or 4 course(s) in Geography 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 learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Economics and Geography?

Why Economics

• Study in an excellent teaching environment committed to the needs of industry
• Join a thriving Economics Society
• Aberdeen is home to the Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance (ACREEF)
• Get involved with a packed campus programme of student, public and business events
• Experience the Bloomberg Terminal

Why Geography

• Our Royal Geographical Society accredited degree in Geography includes extensive fieldwork options
• Our degree programmes focus upon key current environmental, economic, societal, and technological challenges
• Human Geography at Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction
• Study Geography from a social science/humanities perspective, a physical science perspective, or both
• Build your network, enhance your employability, and develop relationships with like-minded students through the engaging and very active Geography Society

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

• Tuition Fees:
  • England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
  • EU / International students: £20,800
  • Self-funded international students: £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
  • Home Students: £1,820

Careers

• 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.
• The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.