MA Anthropology and Psychology
About this course
MA in Anthropology and Psychology, a combined degree exploring human societies, cultures, and the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Psychological Assessment, and Communication & Writing. Students have the option to spend a year abroad during their studies. The first year introduces the fundamentals of social anthropology and psychological concepts and theory alongside research methods and academic writing. Year two builds on these subjects with advanced psychology methods, key debates in anthropology, and courses examining colonialism and human interaction. In the third year, students tackle core topics including anthropological theory, developmental psychology, social psychology, and psychological assessment, while choosing from optional modules such as Emotion, Self and Society or The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights. The final year focuses on advanced subjects like biological psychology, perceptual processes, and memory and language processes, alongside further optional anthropology courses.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introduction to Anthropology: Peoples of the World
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Introduction to Anthropology: Questions of Diversity
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Academic Writing for Social Sciences
- Key Debates in Anthropology
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Reimagining Colonialism
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Anthropological Theory
- Psychological Assessment
- Methodology A
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Comparative Constitutional Systems
- Emotion, Self and Society
- The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights
- More Than Human
- Advances in Biological Psychology
- Perceptual Processes
- Memory and Language Processes
- Roads, Mobility, Movement, Migration
- Anthropology of the North
- Comparative Constitutional Systems
- Emotion, Self and Society
- The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights
- More Than Human
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Anthropology and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.