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Combining History and Legal Studies at Aberdeen offers an enriching exploration of human activity throughout the ages, with focused insights into legal systems—spanning UK, European, and international law—and their modern-day implications, including current and contentious topics. You'll enhance your transferable skills with legal expertise, making you a highly desirable Aberdeen graduate for diverse career paths. Aberdeen's History program leads Scotland in research impact and ranks second in the UK, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (as assessed by Times Higher Education using REF 2014 GPA scores). Teaching quality has been rated Highly Satisfactory in national evaluations, with 95% student satisfaction. Learn from distinguished scholars specializing in varied fields, from medieval Scandinavia to modern East Asia, and delve into our remarkable collections of historical artifacts gathered by renowned alumni over centuries. Our Law School is esteemed, placing 12th among over 90 UK institutions, ranking in the top five for graduate employability, and achieving 95% student satisfaction.
Enrich your historical studies by examining how law reflects societal values, including European and international legal frameworks, as well as pressing matters like human rights in the EU context.