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17 Master's degrees offered by the university
Geology and Geophysics
The Department of Geology and Geophysics of the University of Aberdeen is at the forefront of innovative research in earth sciences, focusing on areas such as tectonics, sedimentology, petrology, and environmental geoscience. We explore key issues like natural resource management and geohazards with our interdisciplinary approach driving new insights and sustainable solutions.
Rewilding and Nature Recovery
Rewilding and Nature Recovery are essential for a biodiverse future. Learn where, why and how we can reverse catastrophic declines in biodiversity through Rewilding and its ambitious nature recovery measures.
Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
Aberdeen has a long history of petroleum exploration and production, and the City is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise and technologies. The Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only programme of its kind that is sitting directly at the heart of the UK energy industry.
Environmental Management
The interdisciplinary Environmental Management programme of the University of Aberdeen promotes an understanding of key environmental issues within sustainability and environmental management. This degree will give you the knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues at the local, regional and global context and how to critically appraise them.
Energy Law with Dissertation
Led by renowned academics operating at the heart of Energy Law globally, the uniquely positioned Energy Law with Dissertation programme of the University of Aberdeen will provide you with a strong, reputable foundation of knowledge for your career and enable you to stand out in an increasingly topical industry.
Sustainable Water Management
Our water systems are under increasing pressure from a variety of sources, including climate change, population growth, and waste. Recent weather events in the UK and abroad, for example, have highlighted the need for urgent innovative solutions to minimise the impact of flooding on communities and ecosystems. University of Aberdeen offers a degree in Sustainable Water Management.
Business Law and Sustainable Development with Dissertation
The highly popular Business Law and Sustainable Development with Dissertation programme of the University of Aberdeen provides an education combining Business Law with acumen in Sustainable Development, Ecological Protection, and Corporate Social Responsibility, and has been carefully designed by our first-class teaching staff to ensure that you receive high quality training.
Geophysics
The Geophysics programme of the University of Aberdeen is providing professional level Geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research.
Sustainability Transitions
The Sustainability Transitions programme of the University of Aberdeen is designed to train the future generation of innovators and thinkers who have the passion and ambition to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and become true sustainability leaders which the world needs.
Energy Law with Professional Skills
Study the specialised Energy Law with Professional Skills programme of the University of Aberdeen – Europe’s largest energy hub and top 6 UK Law School (The Complete University Guide 2021). Designed with inbuilt professional qualifications, you’ll develop a set of highly in-demand skills and the expertise to gain a true competitive advantage in the industry.
Geography and Environment
The Geography and Environment programme of the University of Aberdeen comprises interdisciplinary research addressing societal challenges, earth surface processes and environment change.
Biodiversity Conservation
Understand and tackle the global biodiversity crisis with field courses, stakeholder engagement, and expert tuition from world-leading ecologists. Learn the latest fundamental science behind the conservation of biodiversity alongside practical skills in data analysis, GIS, project management, and grant writing.
Literatures, Environments and Places
Explore literature’s relationship with place and environment at an ancient university, home to a collection of literary treasures spanning over 500 years. Delivered by experts in English literary studies, the Literatures, Environments and Places programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge drawn from a wide range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Planetary Sciences
The Planetary Sciences programme of the University of Aberdeen has been designed to address the skills and knowledge gap in the field of planetary exploration and research.
Sustainable Energy Geoscience
The Sustainable Energy Geoscience programme at the University of Aberdeen draws on the exceptional expertise within the Department of Geology and Geophysics to equip students with the subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.
Natural Resources Law
The innovative Natural Resources Law programme of the University of Aberdeen allows students the opportunity to develop the relevant skills and knowledge in managing natural energy resources for future generations. This programme will equip students with the knowledge, and skills, to develop sound governance regimes within areas that raise the most fundamental issues for humanity.
Chemistry for Sustainable Energy
The University of Aberdeen MSc in Chemistry for Sustainable Energy offers a comprehensive overview of current and emerging technologies that are guiding the just energy transition.