Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Legal Studies and Philosophy 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. USD27,833.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Legal Studies and Philosophy program at Aberdeen combines in-depth legal analysis—covering current and debated topics—with an engaging study of humanity's approach to life's most profound questions. This dual focus hones analytical and intellectual abilities that are highly adaptable, positioning graduates for diverse career paths, including business opportunities.
Aberdeen's Legal Studies program offers the advantage of learning in our prestigious Law School, founded in 1495, currently ranked 12th in the UK among over 90 institutions and achieving a remarkable 95% student satisfaction rate. While this path doesn't qualify you for legal practice in Scotland or England, it provides essential knowledge of legal frameworks and cultivates academic strengths prized by employers. Course options span commercial law, government and legal systems, legal philosophy, international and EU law, human rights, environmental regulations, criminology, and Scottish legal history. Philosophy emphasizes both logical reasoning and its application to real-world dilemmas, exploring subjects like Controversial Questions and Experience, Knowledge and Reality.
This interdisciplinary approach fosters critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and articulate argumentation—skills that employers highly value. Career possibilities extend to business, journalism, management, public service, law enforcement, marketing, HR, and education.
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 have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 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 have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 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