Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) History with Music Studies in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,800
(c. USD27,890.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Combining History with Music Studies at Aberdeen offers a unique blend, enriching your exploration of past human endeavors while providing chances to learn, create, and perform alongside acclaimed composers and musicologists across diverse genres and historical periods. You'll enjoy exceptional opportunities to develop as a musician and performer, gaining versatile skills applicable to careers in history, music, or other fields. Aberdeen's history research leads Scotland in impact and ranks second in the UK according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (Times Higher Education, REF 2014 GPA scores), with teaching rated Highly Satisfactory and 95% student satisfaction. You'll learn from passionate experts specializing in varied areas like medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland, and contemporary East Asia, while discovering remarkable historical collections gathered by distinguished graduates. Aberdeen provides the perfect setting for music studies, boasting 500 years of musical tradition within a dynamic cultural scene that honors heritage while embracing innovation. The Music Studies program lets you cultivate your musical passions through performance, composition, theory, musicianship, and music history courses, supported by exceptional faculty, top-tier instruments, and outstanding facilities, plus numerous performance opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who achieve BB over S4 and S5 and who meet one of the widening access criteria are guaranteed a conditional offer. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 ,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who achieve BB over S4 and S5 and who meet one of the widening access criteria are guaranteed a conditional offer. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 ,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
20,800