History and Music - MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers. You will learn in buildings centuries old, yet with the most modern teaching and technology, enthused ...Read more

History at Aberdeen offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in rich study of all aspects of human adventure in the past, exploring the medieval, early modern and modern periods in Scotland, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of history. You can study this course with Music to give you a unique range of learning and opportunities and careers. You will learn in buildings centuries old, yet with the most modern teaching and technology, enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia. You will have the opportunity of courses in historical chronological order, ranging from the ancient world to the present day and gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between cultures and national traditions. You will benefit from access to our historic treasures including manuscripts, books, and museum exhibits collected by distinguished alumni, thinkers and explorers over 500 years, in collections accredited as nationally significant, and of international importance.Music at Aberdeen is the wonderful opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will benefit from first-class facilities and instruments and unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer, be part of the vibrant musical scene in north-east Scotland and have options to specialise in teaching music or working with music in community settings.

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Eliza
21 Oct 25

Love the campus and classes! Think accommodation is pretty average and could be cleaner, but I love my flat and the friends I’ve made in flatmates. Not the biggest range of..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
21 Oct 25

It's a beautiful campus and the majority of the staff are absolutely amazing and lovely. I wish there were more drinking (alcohol) socials and music events in the union though as..Read more

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32 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£20,800 per year

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£20,800 per year

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University of Aberdeen
University Office Regent Walk, King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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