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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Business Management and Geography

University of Aberdeen

(4.1)
50 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management and Geography course at University of Aberdeen.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

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.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£20,800 per year
International£20,800 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: LN72

Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Business Management and Geography course.

Geography remains a very current and relevant subject, particularly in areas that focus on the environment. Adding a Business Management focus to Geography is an excellent way to open up a much wider range of career opportunities, whilst helping you to better understand the business, commercial and financial implications of the environment, the Earth, sustainability and many other key geography related areas of focus. Business Management at Aberdeen provides an opportunity to study Management on its own or alongside one of a large number of the other disciplines taught at the University. The degree integrates models and theories of managing people and organisations within the context of the external environment.

Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, with particular emphasis on the relationships between people and their environment. Few other subjects cover such a diversity of phenomena, combining elements of the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. Developing a stronger understanding of key business, commercial and financial challenges and responsibilities will help you appreciate Geography as a subject, the environmental, sustainability, tourism and many other key areas of consideration.

Source: University of Aberdeen

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

Business School

Location

Main Site | Aberdeen

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Management studies

• Human geography

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.

How you will be assessed

The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability.

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

University of Aberdeen student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 50 reviews from University of Aberdeen's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
30%
3 star
12%
2 star
8%
1 star
2%
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2 years ago

The University is brilliant, the teaching and support available is excellent. However, the communication isn’t always great. For the most part it work...

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5th or higher year student

The student union caters mostly to the undergraduates so as a postgraduate you donu2019t get to hear about anything or be involved in it.

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1 year ago

5th or higher year student

As a postgraduate student you basically have no Uni life. It basically just classes and some career fairs.

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1 year ago

5th or higher year student

Two stars: Could be better

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5th or higher year student

The library facilities are superb and accessible to everyone. University accommodation is basic and so expensive so one would rather get student an accommodation outside of university accommodation. Other campus based facilities are made accessible for students like the facility for loan of laptops ...

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5th or higher year student

Some of my lecturers seem to just read from the slides. Some donu2019t tend to reply emails regarding questions to the course at all. While some do their best to explain during lectures and answer questions when asked. Time table changes eve week so itu2019s never constant and one can only pick your...

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5th or higher year student

Facilities at the school are good and accessible. But the school mainly focuses on providing support for the undergraduates and tend to leave behind the postgraduates. So most new postgraduates students tend to find difficulties in settling down at school. The student life as well just focuses on ju...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Aberdeen

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Business Management and Geography course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Management studies
Human geography

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

80%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

66%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

75%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

69%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

100%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

91%

med

How well organised is your course?

88%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

24%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

76%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

high

Student information

The Business Management and Geography course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Human geography
Management studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students455
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
BiologyB
MathematicsC
GeographyB
HistoryB
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male46%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Number of students105
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
BiologyC
ChemistryD
FrenchA
Government and PoliticsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Business Management and Geography course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Aberdeen graduates across each of those subject areas.

Management studies
Human geography

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

40%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Finance Professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Architecture and construction professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Conservation and environment professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Business Management and Geography course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Aberdeen graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Geography, earth and environmental studies

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£43.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

£32.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Management and Geography.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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