M.A Scottish Studies at University Of Aberdeen [ABDN], Aberdeen Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

University of Aberdeen Master of Arts [M.A] Scottish Studies Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility Etc.

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Scottish Studies)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$27,664 /Yr

£20,800 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27664 (GBP 20800)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$18131 (GBP 13632)
Health Insurance$625 (GBP 470)

Tuition Fee Per Credit- 173.33

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$26334 (GBP 19800)

Important Dates

The University will accept applications up to 22nd August for those receiving results a little later in August.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Aug 4, 2025

Aberdeen Global Scholarship is available for Indian students, which offers a £8,000 tuition fee waiver. 

The MA in Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen consists of the following modules:

Year 1: Foundation Courses

In the first year, students establish a solid foundation in English and History, complemented by introductory courses in Gaelic language and culture.

Term Modules
Term 1 Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008), Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002), Acts of Reading (EL1009), Renaissances and Reformations (HI1523)
Term 2 Making History (HI1027), Rethinking Reading (EL1536), Gaelic for Beginners 1a (GH1007), Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)

Year 2: Intermediate Studies

The second year emphasizes Scottish history and Gaelic literature, with options to tailor the curriculum based on individual interests.

Term Modules
Term 1 Kingship, Clearances and Conflict: Debates in Scottish History (HI2524), Introduction to Scottish Gaelic Literature (GH2514)
Term 2 [Optional courses in History, English, and Gaelic at Level 2]

Year 3: Advanced Studies

In the third year, students engage in advanced courses, further specializing in areas of interest within Scottish studies.

Term Modules
Term 1 [Advanced courses in History, English, and Gaelic at Levels 3 or 4]
Term 2 [Continued advanced courses, with flexibility to choose based on academic and career goals]

Year 4: Specialization and Dissertation

The final year offers opportunities for in-depth research, including the completion of a dissertation in a chosen area of Scottish studies.

Term Modules
Term 1 Dissertation in History, English, or Scottish Literature (30 credits) or Dissertation in Gaelic (15 credits), [Additional advanced courses]
Term 2 [Completion of dissertation and remaining advanced courses]

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

School of Social Science

Course Duration

4-years

Total Credits

480

Academic Requirements

  • 60% is required from State and Central Universities equivalent to 2:2 or 65% requires equivalent to 2:1
  • 65% is required from Private and Deemed Universities equivalent to 2:2 or 70% requires equivalent to 2:1
  • Exception- If you are from University of Calcutta ,Delhi, Mumbai or any IIT or IIM requires 55%.

English Proficiency Score

IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic: Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Duolingo: Overall - 120 with: Listening - 95; Reading - 95; Speaking - 95; Writing - 105

Application Fee

£22.50

Application Link

https://accounts.ucas.com/account/login?returnUrl=https%3A//www.ucas.com/dashboard

Documents Required

  • UCAS Application Form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • Personal Statement 
  • References
  • CV
  • Passport Copy
  • Visa 

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

22

Application Fees

480

ECTS Credits


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