Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Undergraduate pathway
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee18,900GBP
- Start dateJan, Sep, Nov
- University ranking#262
Program overview
What the University of Aberdeen says about their program:
If you have dreams of a career in business, whether it be economics, accounting or real estate, our programme could be the first step on your academic journey.
The Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business, Economics, Accounting & Real Estate will prepare you for undergraduate study in a related field at Aberdeen. Equivalent to the first year of a four-year Scottish degree, our pathway programme gives you the start you need to graduate in the same amount of time as a domestic student.
This three-term programme has been designed to complement your university studies by introducing you to the learning culture of Aberdeen, all whilst helping you settle into life in the UK. You will study a range of modules, both academic and language based, to gain the skills you need for academic success at university. After completing your Undergraduate Foundation Programme and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree. Undergraduate degrees at the University of Aberdeen are referred to as Masters of Arts, or MA degrees.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
University of Aberdeen provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Aberdeen encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Business, Economics, Accounting and Real Estate
£18,000 per program
- Life Sciences
£19,000 per program
- Humanities, Law and Social Science
£18,000 per program
- Physical Sciences & Engineering
£19,250 per program
Funding
Undergraduate pathway students
- The University of Aberdeen is offering progression scholarships to students who achieve a grade B (equivalent to at least 68%) in their undergraduate pathway programme. This scholarship will be available up to the value of £2,500 each year of your undergraduate degree, following your transition to the University. - The scholarship is available to self-funded students at the International Study Centre, on any undergraduate pathway.
What is the cost of living near University of Aberdeen?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £598 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £551 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £118 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £37 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £92 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £147 |
| Coffee shop drink | £3 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £8 |
| Gym membership | £50 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for the University of Aberdeen
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