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BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences

University of Aberdeen

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
V901
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.

About this course

BSc in Liberal Arts, integrating courses across a breadth of subject areas. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing. This four-year degree requires students to select an honours dissertation advisor within the School of Geosciences and complete independent research.

Modules

  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
  • Academic Writing for Social Sciences
  • Archaeology in Action
  • Creating the Anthropocene
  • The Nature of The Environment Through Geological Time
  • Archaeological Research Project Part 1
  • Research Design
  • Archaeological Research Project Part 2
  • Geography Dissertation