Anthropology and English University of Aberdeen Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
Anthropology and English at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects. This programme will add to your thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’ and offers in-depth studies of language – in all its glorious variety of expression. Your will develop skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis through two highly-rated programmes at a recognised centre of excellence for both – which will appeal strongly to employers in business and many other fields.
Anthropology – for which we boast 100% student satisfaction – will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities and how they have developed. You will gain a unique insight into behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world and find connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion.
English at Aberdeen gives you the opportunity to learn in a creative hub, rated second in the UK for the quality of its research. You will be inspired by enthusiastic teachers and researchers, themselves acclaimed authors and poets and be encouraged to develop your own creative writing skills while studying every period from Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton to contemporary English, Scottish, Irish, European and American writing. You will also learn about the cultural and critical impact of powerful and controversial modern works.
You will thrive in our dynamic international environment, at a historic university with an award-winning library, priceless literary treasures and in a region rich in tradition and heritage that also celebrates today's diverse cultures. You will gain the core writing, research, technical and presentation skills to open up a wide variety of careers as diverse as publishing, teaching, research, journalism, or any sector of business.
Course details
Assessment method
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; Practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; Written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
Course code | LQ63 |
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Institution code | A20 |
Campus name | Main Site |
Campus code | - |
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | Listening - 5.5 or above Reading - 5.5 or above Speaking - 5.5 or above Writing - 6.0 or above Overall - 6.0 |
PTE Academic | 54.0 | Listening - 51 or above Reading - 51 or above Speaking - 51 or above Writing - 54 or above Overall - 54 or above |
TOEFL (iBT) | 78.0 | TOEFL DI code is 0818: Listening - 17 or above Reading - 18 or above Speaking - 20 or above Writing - 21 or above Overall - 78 |
In all cases, all English language qualifications must be taken within two years of the start date of your desired degree.
Undergraduate Degrees - English Requirements are detailed here:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/undergraduate-degrees-english-requirements-268.php
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
EU | £1,820 | Year 1 |
International | £17,200 | Year 1 |
England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1,820 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Directorate of External Relations & Marketing
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Course contact details
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+44 (0) 1224 272090