History and Music

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen

Course details

Course description

History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers.

You will learn in buildings centuries old, yet with the most modern teaching and technology, enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia. You will have the opportunity of courses in historical chronological order, ranging from the ancient world to the present day and gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between cultures and national traditions. You will benefit from access to our historic treasures including manuscripts, books, and museum exhibits collected by distinguished alumni, thinkers and explorers over 500 years, in collections accredited as nationally significant, and of international importance.

Music at Aberdeen is the wonderful opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will benefit from first-class facilities and instruments and unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer, be part of the vibrant musical scene in north-east Scotland and have options to specialise in teaching music or working with music in community settings.

Subjects

  • Humanities
  • Music
  • History

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University of Aberdeen

study@abdn.ac.uk

+44(0) 1224 272090

Provider website

Directorate of External Relations

King's College

Aberdeen

AB24 3FX

Entry requirements

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.

Course options

Course details

Full time

16th Sep 2024 to 16th Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Main Site

University Office

Regent Walk

King's College

Aberdeen

AB24 3FX

Who to contact

study@abdn.ac.uk

+44(0) 1224 272090

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