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History and Philosophy MA Hons
History and Philosophy at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for History and Philosophy MA Hons
Year 1
Year 2
Entry requirements for History and Archaeology and History at University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
B,B,C
Required subjects for History and Philosophy MA Hons at University of Aberdeen
For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC.
For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.
GCSE in English or English Language is also required.
UCAS points for current students on History and Archaeology and History at University of Aberdeen
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above.
IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted.
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