MA (Hons) Finance and International Relations in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

The Finance and International Relations program at Aberdeen offers a distinct competitive edge by combining business, management, and organizational studies within a global framework. You'll develop insights into how institutions, nations, and governments operate amid evolving economic and international landscapes, enhancing your career opportunities with an international perspective.
In Finance, you'll study financial management, corporate and personal finance, banking systems, investment tools, and market operations. You'll learn to assess financial challenges and acquire hands-on skills to interpret financial reports and news. Your education will flourish in our diverse Business School, home to over 40 nationalities, where expert faculty—leaders in both business theory and practice—guide small classes through real-world case studies. Employer collaborations and dedicated career advisors further enrich your experience.
Access to professional resources like our Bloomberg trading lab—utilized by global financial firms—brings live market data directly into coursework. International Relations complements this by examining organizational dynamics, state relations, global economic disparities, and persistent issues of conflict and stability. Learn from distinguished scholars who publish widely and provide media commentary on international affairs.
This dual focus prepares you for diverse career paths across industries, from business to government, politics, media, and global development initiatives.
International Relations provides the framework to understand institutional operations, diplomatic relations, wealth distribution, inequality drivers, and ongoing peace and security challenges. Taught by globally recognized researchers who frequently publish and contribute to media discussions on world events, this program equips you with skills valued by employers worldwide, opening doors in both private and public sectors, including government, political analysis, journalism, and international aid.