Online short courses you can start right now
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Our always-on courses run every day of the year, 24/7. So you can:
- start when you like
- learn at your own pace
- set your own learning hours.
How our study anytime courses work
The flexible courses are always on. You can start any day of the year, and the learning materials are open to you around the clock.
How long will it take to complete?
Because you set your own study pace, the time it takes to complete varies. To give you a guide, we’ve included an indication of the time on each course page. This gives you an indicative guide to how long a typical learner will take to complete the course while studying for 10 - 15 hours per week.
Is there a deadline?
Our always on courses typically give you 12 months from the date of purchasing the course to complete. Some of our courses give you 6 months to complete. This will be on the course page.
Why choose a start-anytime online course with the University of Aberdeen?

24/7 learning
Set your own hours and study when it suits you.

Over 525 years of excellence
Study with the fifth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1495.

You’re in expert hands
We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.