Geography and International Relations
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)University of Aberdeen
Course details
Course description
In Geography we try to answer some of the biggest questions of life, such as how our planet originated and how we interact with it. This compliments International Relations topics such as European Politics, Human Rights Development, International Economy.
Geography is the study of the Earth's surface with emphasis on the relationship between people and their environment. It covers elements of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
International Relations looks at a diverse range of areas such as Energy Politics, European Integration, Human Rights, International Economy and regional International Relations of Japan, Latin America and the Middle East.
Subjects
- Human geography
- Physical geography
- International relations
- Geography
- Applied geography
- Geographical methodology
- Marine geography
- Social geography
- Environment
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental science
- Environmental studies
- Environmental protection
- Pollution
- Social sciences
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements:
For entry to Year 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Social Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university, e.g. Psychology A (FK8D 34) and B (J030 34). For Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B
Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours.
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Course details
Full time
12th Sep 2022 to 12th Sep 2026
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Main Site
University Office
Regent Walk
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX