German and Mathematics (5 yrs) MA (Hons)
Course Overview - German and Mathematics (5 yrs) MA (Hons)
German at Aberdeen is rated Excellent in the Teaching and Quality Assessment and Mathematics is highly rated for research in Pure and Applied areas.
German for Beginners provides an intensive introduction to the German language for students with no previous knowledge of German, or with qualifications beneath Higher or A Level standard.
For students with a Higher or A-Level qualification in German, German Language courses deal with advanced aspects of German grammar and vocabulary, designed to improve students’ command of both written and spoken German.
The...
German at Aberdeen is rated Excellent in the Teaching and Quality Assessment and Mathematics is highly rated for research in Pure and Applied areas.<br/><br/>German for Beginners provides an intensive introduction to the German language for students with no previous knowledge of German, or with qualifications beneath Higher or A Level standard.<br/><br/>For students with a Higher or A-Level qualification in German, German Language courses deal with advanced aspects of German grammar and vocabulary, designed to improve students’ command of both written and spoken German.<br/><br/>The third year of the programme is spent in a German speaking country.<br/><br/>Students can choose between focusing their attention on Mathematics or spreading their interests to combine it with other subjects.<br/><br/>Mathematics is a powerful international language used to describe situations in precise but abstract terms. Our graduates find their skills highly valued by employers both for their rigorous thinking and their versatility.<br/><br/>We offer a challenging syllabus which emphasises reasoning, discussion and the argumentative side of mathematics. Our ambition is to give you a sound preparation for a career in which mathematics plays a role, whether it be in research or through applications.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RG21
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
Applicants who achieve BBBB (to include Higher Mathematics) or better are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. National 5 English at minimum grade C also required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL, to include Mathematics. English at a minimum of Standard level required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Minimum entry requirement: DDM in related subjects. A Level Maths AND GCSE in English or English Language also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting, including Mathematics. (The grading within band B must be at B2 or above). Also required: O in English or English Language
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours. Higher Mathematics also required.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
A level
B,B,C
For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC, one of which must be Mathematics. GCSE in English or English Language also required. 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. A Level Mathematics AND GCSE in English or English Language is also required.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £20,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




















