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The University of Aberdeen’s Business School is globally celebrated for its research and faculty expertise. With an impressive 81% of research classified as “world-leading and internationally excellent,” the institution is a powerhouse of academic innovation, consistently ranked at the forefront of business education. Accredited by EQUIS, a distinction held by only a select few among the world’s 15,000 business schools, their programs offer unparalleled excellence and recognition.
Nestled in Aberdeen, a bustling hub of international business activity boasting the presence of 20 FTSE 100 companies, their curriculum is finely tuned to meet the evolving needs of industry. Drawing on the real-world experience of their faculty, who have walked the corridors of corporate giants themselves, students benefit from a dynamic learning environment that seamlessly integrates theory with practical application. Their commitment to flexibility extends to all students, offering part-time and distance learning options, as well as the unique opportunity to transition from any undergraduate background into Master’s degrees in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, or real estate.
Ranked first in the UK for Business Studies in the National Student Survey 2023, and featuring in prestigious guides such as the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Good Times University Guide 2024, the University of Aberdeen Business School is not just a place of learning—it’s a launchpad to unparalleled career success.
Apply to the institution to unlock your students’ potential in a dynamic, industry-focused environment that prepares them to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace.
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Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (04/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A second class Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification in biological science degree is required for entry onto this programme. Other degree classes (2.2 is a minimum) and subjects may be considered as long as the applicant demonstrates experience in biological subjects.Document Requirements:You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.CV:An up-to-date CV/Resumé.Degree Certificate:A degree certificate showing your qualifications.Degree Transcript:A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation).Reference:A reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employer, or another professional person.English Language Requirements:University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE): Pass.Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation: Pass.IELTS Academic / IELTS Online: Overall 6.5 (Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above).TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall 90 (Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above).Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 176 (Listening - 162 or above, Reading - 169 or above, Speaking - 162 or above, Writing - 169 or above).LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2: Overall High Pass (Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above, Writing - 38 or above).PTE Academic: Overall 62 (Listening - 59 or above, Reading - 59 or above, Speaking - 59 or above, Writing - 59 or above).View course in-platform -
Master of Laws in International Intellectual Property and Information Law with Professional Skills
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (04/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Normally, a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law will be required to be accepted onto this programme. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial.English Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21PTE Academic: Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE) (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass.Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation (Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP) (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass.LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online / In-centre):Overall High Pass.Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above.Writing - 38 or above.Document Requirements:You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.Degree Transcript - a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation).Personal Statement - a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.Reference - a reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employer, or another professional person.View course in-platform -
Master of Science in International Business Management
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (04/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level.Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth).English Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21PTE Academic (Online test not accepted): Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE) (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass.Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation (Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP) (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass.LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online / In-centre):Overall High Pass.Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above.Writing - 38 or above.View course in-platformDocument Requirements:You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation).Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme. -
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (23/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:SQA HighersStandard: 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.* Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELSStandard: BBB*Minimum: BBC*Adjusted: CCC** Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL, with two Mathematics/ Science subjects at HL.Irish Leaving Certificate 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 including a minimum of H3 from two Science or Mathematics subjects.SQA - Scottish Qualifications: National 5 at grades C or above, OR Standard Grade at grade 3 or above, OR Int 2 in English, Mathematics (but not Applications of Mathematics) and in either Chemistry or PhysicsSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects from your senior phase of education (S4- S6).GCE - A Levels: GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award ScienceSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects.BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM (Minimum) (NOTE: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B)GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics or Dual Award ScienceSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects: Main subjects to be in science or mathematics.ILC - Irish Leaving Certificate / Ardteistimeireacht: 5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3Subject Requirements: 2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3IB - International Baccalaureate: A minimum of 32 points, SL or HL in English and MathematicsSubject Requirements: 5 points at HL required from two Science or Mathematics subjectsEB - European Baccalaureate: Minimum of 75% overall, Pass First Foreign Language - EnglishSubject Requirements: Minimum of 75% in each of two sciencesNational Diplomas: Articulation routes information, GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award ScienceEntry from College:Advanced entry to this degree may be possible from some HNC/HND qualificationsView course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169University of Aberdeen Academic English Pre-sessional programmes: PassPre-sessional Academic English Preparation Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP: PassLanguage Cert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online/In Centre): Overall Pass, Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above Writing - 38 or aboveTrinity ISE – Trinity Integrated Skills in English: Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skills -
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Information Systems (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (23/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:SQA HighersStandard: 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.* Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELS:Standard: BBB*Minimum: BBC*Adjusted: CCC** Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL, with two Mathematics/ Science subjects at HL.Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 including a minimum of H3 from two Science or Mathematics subjects.SQA - Scottish Qualifications: National 5 at grades C or above, OR Standard Grade at grade 3 or above, OR Int 2 in English, Mathematics (but not Applications of Mathematics) and in either Chemistry or PhysicsSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects from your senior phase of education (S4- S6).GCE - A Levels: GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award ScienceSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects.BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM (Minimum) (NOTE: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B)GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics or Dual Award ScienceSubject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects: Main subjects to be in science or mathematics.ILC - Irish Leaving Certificate / Ardteistimeireacht: 5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3Subject Requirements: 2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3IB - International Baccalaureate: A minimum of 32 points, SL or HL in English and MathematicsSubject Requirements: 5 points at HL required from two Science or Mathematics subjectsEB - European Baccalaureate: Minimum of 75% overall, Pass First Foreign Language - EnglishSubject Requirements: Minimum of 75% in each of two sciencesNational Diplomas: Articulation routes information, GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award ScienceEntry from College:Advanced entry to this degree may be possible from some HNC/HND qualificationsEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169University of Aberdeen Academic English Pre-sessional programmes: PassPre-sessional Academic English Preparation Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP: PassLanguage Cert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online/In Centre): Overall Pass, Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above Writing - 38 or aboveTrinity ISE – Trinity Integrated Skills in English: Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skillsView course in-platform -
Master of Arts in Economics (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (23/09/2024)
Deadline
August (23/08/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry RequirementsSQA HighersStandard: 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 LEVELSStandard: BBBMinimum: BBCAdjusted: CCCInternational Baccalaureate 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.Irish Leaving Certificate 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.SQA - Scottish Qualifications: National 5 at minimum grade C, or Standard Grade at minimum grade 3 in English (or equivalent),National 5 Mathematics (or Applications of Mathematics) needed for entry to Accountancy, Finance and EconomicsGCE - General Certificate of Education: GCSE in English or English Language at C or 4, GCSE Maths at C or 4 needed for entry to Accountancy, Economics, FinanceBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in related subjects (NOTE: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B)ILC - Irish Leaving Certificate / Ardteistimeireacht: 5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3, O4 in Maths required for entry into Accounting, Economics or FinanceEB - European Baccalaureate: Minimum of 75% overall, Pass First Foreign Language - EnglishPlease Note: National 5/ Standard Grade/ GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics / Applications of Mathematics is required in addition to the requirements noted above.English Language RequirementsTo study for an Undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169University of Aberdeen Academic English Pre-sessional programs: PassPre-sessional Academic English Preparation Programmes undertaken at other UK HEIs, accredited by BALEAP: PassLanguage Cert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online/In Centre): Overall Pass, Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above Writing - 38 or aboveTrinity ISE – Trinity Integrated Skills in English: Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skillsView course in-platform
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (Africa) - £8,000 tuition fee discount
- International Family Member Discount - 10% discount
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (HGK, JPN, KOR, TWN) - £3,500
- China Scholarship Council Scholarship (CSC) - Varies
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (General) - £3,000
- Undergraduate / PGDE South Asia Scholarship - £5,000 tuition fee discount
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (CHN) - £3,500
- Aberdeen Alumni Discount - 20% discount
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (AFG, BGD, BTN, IND, MDV, NPL, PAK, LKA) - £8,000 tuition fee discount
- North American Undergraduate / PGDE Scholarship and Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship - £2,000-£4,000
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship (Undergraduate / PGDE) - £1,000 tuition fee discount
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