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Undergraduate BSc and MA in Geography

Geography is available to study at undergraduate level as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Master of Arts (MA) degree programme.

Download our Geography Undergraduate Study Guide here.

MA in Geography

For the MA in Geography the subsidiary courses will be mainly in the humanities and social sciences.

BSc in Geography

For the BSc the subsidiary courses will be mainly from science subjects.

Postgraduate Taught Courses

We offer an exciting range of one-year taught postgraduate taught courses.

NEW MSc Sustainability Transitions

This programme is designed to train the future generation of innovators and thinkers who have the passion and ambition to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and become true sustainability leaders.

MSc Land Economy (Rural Surveying)

Land Economy (Rural Surveying/Rural Property Management) is concerned with the management of land and its resources, rural businesses and their associated activities and interests.

MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Geospatial technologies are of increasing importance in many areas of commercial, industrial, and government employment, including nature conservation agencies, civil engineering projects and coastal zone management.

MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS) online

Our MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is also available to study part time online.

Postgraduate Research Degrees

Geography & Environment in Aberdeen supports a vibrant postgraduate research community, and currently offers opportunities for undertaking one-year Masters (MRes) or three-year Doctoral (PhD) programmes.

Master of Research (MRes) in Human Geography

Our ESRC-accredited MRes degree is designed primarily to prepare students for a PhD degree in Human Geography.

PhD Research (3 years) / MSc Research (1 year)

We advertise projects with funding already attached on here and also always warmly welcome enquiries from potential students who wish to pursue an independent research project, particularly for research that fits into our main research themes .

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