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University of Aberdeen

Scotland. 385 full-time degree courses in 30 subjects.

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Overall score
53
ranked 47 of 149
Salary 5 yrs on
£31.5k
typical course
Satisfied students
87%
National Student Survey
Staying on
90%
into year 2
Degree courses
385
full-time

Its strongest courses

Compared with the same subject at other universities (50 = typical).

  1. MA Biological Sciences · Biology (non-specific) · course score 67 · £32k after 5 years (UK average £30k)
  2. BSc Plant and Soil Science · Plant sciences · course score 65 · £32k after 5 years (UK average £30k)
  3. BSc Psychology · Psychology (non-specific) · course score 65 · £29k after 5 years (UK average £27.5k)
  4. BSc Sport and Exercise Science · Sport and exercise sciences · course score 64 · £32k after 5 years (UK average £29k)
  5. BSc Archaeology · Forensic and archaeological sciences · course score 63 · £31.5k after 5 years (UK average £33.5k)

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Questions

Is University of Aberdeen a good university?

University of Aberdeen ranks 47 of 149 UK universities on our overall score of 53 (50 is typical), based on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, continuation and entry points.

How much do University of Aberdeen graduates earn?

Graduates of a typical University of Aberdeen course earn £31.5k five years after graduating, from HMRC tax records.

What are University of Aberdeen's best courses?

Compared with the same subject at other universities, its strongest courses are Biological Sciences, Plant and Soil Science, Psychology.

How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.