MA Geography
About this course
MA in Geography, focusing on human and physical environments over a duration of 4 years. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. Students complete a residential field trip in the second year and undertake an individual dissertation project in the final year. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society.
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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 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Creating the Anthropocene
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Our World
- Skills and Techniques in Geosciences
- Physical Environments
- Space, Economy and Society
- Environment and Society
- Mapping and Monitoring the Environment
- Approaches to Geography
- Data Analysis
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems
- Research Design
- Montane Environments
- Human Geography: Honours Field Course
- Geography Dissertation
- Geographical Issues
- Rural Geographies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Geography at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of MA Geography at University of Aberdeen do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Geography at University of Aberdeen?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Geography at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is MA Geography at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Does MA Geography at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Geography at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.