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Studying History and Philosophy at Aberdeen offers an exceptional blend of exploring humanity's past while examining how we've tackled life's most profound questions across generations. This dual discipline equips you with outstanding analytical and scholarly abilities, creating highly sought-after graduates with diverse career prospects. Aberdeen's history research leads Scotland in impact and ranks second UK-wide according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (Times Higher Education rankings based on REF 2014 GPA). Our teaching earned a Highly Satisfactory rating in the most recent national review, with 95% student satisfaction. You'll learn from renowned experts specializing in diverse areas from medieval Scandinavia to contemporary East Asia, while benefiting from our remarkable historical collections amassed by distinguished graduates through the centuries.
The competencies you'll acquire—including evaluative reasoning and interpretation—provide excellent preparation for professions across commerce, public service, media, advertising, government agencies, and numerous other fields.