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University of Aberdeen

Anthropology and German

Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS RL62

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£20,800 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£9,790 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
RL62

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Anthropology graduates work in international development, cultural consulting, NGOs, government research, museums, heritage and academia. Skills in cross-cultural understanding and fieldwork are valued by global organisations.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Aberdeen offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
13,930
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
19.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£20,800
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Area studies, languages and literature
  • Translation
  • Language
  • Linguistics
  • European languages
  • German
  • Languages for business
  • Social sciences
  • Social studies
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Social anthropology

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
13,930
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
19%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Historic / heritage

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Aberdeen offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Historic city & heritage
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students13,930
Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
International Students19%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Anthropology graduates work in international development, cultural consulting, NGOs, government research, museums, heritage and academia.
  • Skills in cross-cultural understanding and fieldwork are valued by global organisations.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Energy
  • Healthcare
  • Law

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£20,800
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£20,800per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£67/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,113
Annual living costs£13,366/yr

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