Study Business Management and Politics - MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen in the UK, Business School
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Business Management and Politics - MA (Hons)

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What will I learn?

Business Management and Politics at Aberdeen is a great subject combination, adding to your solid foundation in business, management and organisations. The programme has a specific focus on the role of government, political parties, issues and policy and how they interact with the changing corporate landscape, big business, local and national economies and the workforce. This programme will open many career options in the government, public sector and business.In Business Management, you will gain a wide perspective and thorough grounding in all areas of business, including skills in accountancy and statistics. Your knowledge will be developed in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School where there are 45 nationalities. You will benefit from small class sizes and teaching is delivered by leading figures in the fields of business practice and theory, corporate finance and organisational change. Your learning will be supported by dedicated careers advisers.In Politics, you will explore different political systems, the process of making and implementing policy, nationalism as well as concepts of democracy and how we vote. You will be taught by experts in political parties and elections, democracy and how we achieve it, energy politics, European integration, regionalism and politics, human rights and development issues and conflict and security.You will graduate with many options for careers in international business, local and national government, politics, NGOs, media and many other possibilities. Many Aberdeen graduates are household names in politics and journalism, senior figures in global business, international affairs and diplomacy, and leading thinkers, authors and experts in their fields.

Which department am I in?

Business School

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,800.00 (US$ 26,862) per year
Living costs - Students budget £1171 per month to cover their living costs.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,800.00 (US$ 26,862) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site

University Office,

Regent Walk, King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM 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.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

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