MA Business Management and Sociology
About this course
MA in Sociology and Business and Management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship. Students complete independent research projects culminating in a dissertation.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Managing Organisations
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Introduction to Sociology I: Self, Identity & Society
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Sociology II: Systems of Power
- Marketing
- Sociology of Everyday Life i: the Embodied Self
- Operations Management
- Sociology of Everyday Life II: Global Issues in the 21st Century
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Thinking Sociologically
- Sociology of Religion
- Social Research Methods
- Ten Sociological Studies
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Research Methods for Business
- Dissertation in Management Studies
- Research Project Part 1
- Business Strategy
- Research Project Part 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business Management and Sociology at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of MA Business Management and Sociology 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 Business Management and Sociology at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business Management and Sociology at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does MA Business Management and Sociology at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business Management and Sociology at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.