MA Geography and International Relations
About this course
MA in Politics and International Relations and Geography, combining political studies with the science of the Earth's surface and human-environment interactions over four undergraduate years. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete an Honours dissertation involving independent research on an approved topic under academic supervision.
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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 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service 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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Social Sciences
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Creating the Anthropocene
- Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Our World
- Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict
- Space, Economy and Society
- Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations
- Skills and Techniques in Geosciences
- Global Politics: Equality and Inequality
- Physical Environments
- Environment and Society
- Mapping and Monitoring the Environment
- Approaches to Geography
- Research Design
- US Politics
- Employer - Led Interdisciplinary Project
- International Security
- Political Parties in Britain
- Soviet and Post - Soviet Russian Foreign Policy
- Memory and Politics of the Past
- Human Rights in Global Politics
- The Global Politics of Secession
- Geography Dissertation
- Geographical Issues
- Science, Technology & International Relations
- International Political Psychology
- Political Islam: Islamist Ideologies and Practices
- International Migration and Europe
- Northern Ireland: Small, Dirty War
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Geography and International Relations 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 £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of MA Geography and International Relations at University of Aberdeen do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Geography and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Geography and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does MA Geography and International Relations 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 and International Relations at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.