University of Aberdeen: Ethnology and Folklore
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture |
Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
MLitt Ethnology and Folklore is unique in the UK. It develops a broad understanding of Ethnology, Folklore and Ethnomusicology, and offers introduction to material culture, custom, belief, song, music, narrative, childlore, games, sports and pastimes. The programme has an emphasis on Scottish Culture. The course will develop a broad-based understanding of how Ethnology and Folklore evolved and their approaches to the major genres of study: material culture, custom and belief, oral narrative, song, childlore and games, sports and pastimes.
Through case-studies of Scottish material, the course will show how the concepts of ethnology and folklore can be used to investigate important issues in contemporary society. Graduates from a variety of backgrounds will gain a sound knowledge of the concepts, skills and methodologies of ethnology and folklore, whether in preparation for doctoral research, or as an end in itself. It is the only course in the United Kingdom designed to prepare appropriate candidates from any discipline for doctoral research in Ethnology and Folklore in a Scottish context with a North-East and North focus.
MLitt
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Normally a good undergraduate degree in a humanities or social science subject. References are not required in order for applicants to submit an application. They are not usually required in order for a decision to be made but in certain cases applicants may be asked to provide a single academic reference at the request of the academic selector. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19400 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Normally a good undergraduate degree in a humanities or social science subject. References are not required in order for applicants to submit an application. They are not usually required in order for a decision to be made but in certain cases applicants may be asked to provide a single academic reference at the request of the academic selector. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19000 GBP for Year 1 |

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The University of Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK. Founded by visionary Bishop Elphinstone in 1495 and influenced by European University models, the beautiful campus attracts international academics, and an equally diverse international student population from over 130 countries.
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