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Access Course in Biology - SCQF 7
Earn the Advanced Higher-level biology qualifications you need to access university with our flexible online biology course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in English - SCQF 6
Earn the Higher-level English qualifications you need to get into university, including teacher education, with this flexible online course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Law
Get the grades you need to study law at the University of Aberdeen with this start-anytime online short course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Maths - SCQF 5
Earn the National 5-level maths qualifications you need to get into university, including teacher education, with this flexible online course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Maths - SCQF 6
Earn the Higher-level maths qualifications you need to access university, with our flexible online maths course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Maths - SCQF 7
Earn the Advanced Higher-level maths qualifications you need to get into university with this flexible online course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Physics - SCQF 6
Earn the Higher-level physics qualifications you need to access university, with our flexible online physics course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Physics for Engineering
Earn the physics grades you need to study engineering at university with our flexible online Access course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Access Course in Psychology
Get the grades you need to study psychology at the University of Aberdeen with our start-anytime online Access course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
Develop your accounting and financial skills for more effective decision-making in business and finance, and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- September
Accounting and the Energy Industry
Develop your understanding of accountancy and the energy sector, and earn credits towards a Masters degree, with this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- June
Advanced Composite Materials
Study advanced composite materials online and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- September
Advanced Control Engineering
Develop sought-after skills in control engineering in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Advanced Process Control
Learn to improve the operability of large process systems in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
AI, Machine Learning and Data Science for the Petroleum Industry
Learn to use AI, machine learning, and data science tools for the energy sector in this online course for petroleum industry professionals.
- Online learning
- January
Air and Water Pollution Control
Study air and water pollution control online and earn credits towards an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering.
- Online learning
- September
An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods
Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world.
- Online learning
- September or January
Anti-SLAPP Law and Practice
Study with anti-SLAPP law experts and learn to identify and challenge SLAPP suits in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Applied Risk Analysis and Management
Learn to carry out risk analysis and management within industrial settings. Study flexibly online and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Applied Sedimentology
Develop your skills in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and diagenesis in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Applied Statistics
Join our expert statisticians online and learn to use statistics in your health research or professional practice. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Applied Structural Geology
Join us online to develop your understanding of structural geology and how it’s applied in industry.
- Online learning
- September
Approaches to Global Politics
Study global politics online and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations in this flexible short course.
- Online learning
- September or January
Approaches to Research: Archives and Sources
Gain the skills you need to conduct research in archives and library collections at graduate level, anywhere in the world.
- Online learning
- September
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Learn about the latest techniques in assessing nutritional status in this flexible online short course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers
Earn credits towards a Masters degree in Planetary Sciences with this flexible online astrobiology course.
- Online learning
- January
Basics of Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis
Learn how remote sensing and geospatial analysis is used for Earth and space exploration in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Biological Wastewater Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion: Theory, Design and Practice
Join this IChemE-approved online CPD course and study with an expert engineer. Discounts for all PhD students and IChemE members.
- Online learning
- Any time
Biorefinery for Sustainability
Study biorefinery online and learn to make manufacturing processes more sustainable.
- Online learning
- September
Budgets and Financial Control
Learn the accounting and finance skills you need to manage projects successfully and earn credits towards an MSc in Project Management.
- Online learning
- June
Business Model Innovation
Learn to create, refine, and successfully pitch innovative business models, and earn credits towards an MBA.
- Online learning
- June
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage
Prepare for a career in the energy transition with this Masters-level online short course in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
- Online learning
- September
Catalyst and Reactor Design
Develop your understanding of catalyst and reactor design and earn credits towards an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering.
- Online learning
- January
Certificate in Legal Advocacy Skills
Improve your advocacy skills with our online legal advocacy training for lawyers. Short, flexible, and designed to fit around full-time work.
Challenges in Global Nutrition
Join our online global nutrition course and learn about nutrition challenges around the world. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Chinese Security Policy
Study the rise of China and its implications for global security, and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.
- Online learning
- January
Climate Law and the Energy Sector
Join legal experts online to learn about national and international climate law. Earn credits towards an LLM in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Clinical Nutrition for Disease Prevention
Join our nutrition researchers online to explore the link between diet and disease. 10% NHS staff discount for this advanced nutrition course.
- Online learning
- January
Co-operative Contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry
Develop the specialist skills you need to compete globally within oil and gas law. Earn credits towards an LLM with this flexible online contract law course.
- Online learning
- September
Commercial and Contractual Issues
Join an online contract law course for non lawyers. Study the legal aspects of project contract management and earn credits towards an MSc in Project Management.
- Online learning
- June
Comparative Planetology and the Atmosphere of Earth
Study comparative planetology online and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Planetary Sciences.
- Online learning
- September
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Earn credits towards an engineering Masters degree with this short online Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) course.
- Online learning
- September
Consumer Behaviour
Develop your understanding of consumer behaviour, and earn credits towards an MSc in Marketing or an MBA.
- Online learning
- September
Contemporary Environmental Challenges
Study environmental issues online with our School of Geosciences. Explore the current challenges, their causes, and possible solutions.
- Online learning
- September
Corporate Finance
Join an online corporate finance course that puts you on the path to an MSc in Finance or an MBA.
- Online learning
- September
Critical Minerals for Energy Transition and Sustainability
Advance your engineering career with this online course in sustainable mineral extraction and recycling for the energy transition.
- Online learning
- January
Data Science: From Data to Insight
Join our online data science course and train in the latest data science techniques. Learn to use big data to make better business decisions with this flexible short course.
- Online learning
- January
Decarbonisation and Energy Market Regulation
Learn about the legal aspects of energy decarbonisation, and earn credits towards an LLM in Energy Transition Law, in this online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Decolonising Society and Politics
Join an online course that goes beyond decolonising the curriculum. Explore decolonisation across a range of sectors and learn to make meaningful decolonial changes wherever you work.
- Online learning
- September
Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Commercial Issues
Develop your expertise in the commercial aspects of decommissioning, and earn credits towards an LLM qualification.
- Online learning
- January
Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Regulatory Aspects
Learn to tackle the legal issues involved in decommissioning oil and gas installations. Earn credits towards an LLM with this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Delivering Successful Projects
Learn what it takes to deliver project success, time after time. Join this online short course and earn credits towards an MSc in Project Management.
- Online learning
- January
Designing Real-World Trials
Learn to design and implement your own Randomised Controlled Trials with our experienced trialists and award-winning researchers. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Digital Marketing
Develop your skills in strategic digital marketing online, and earn credits towards an MSc in Marketing or an MBA.
- Online learning
- January
Digital Museum Practice
Join our online digital skills course for museum professionals. Build your digital expertise and learn to cultivate digitally confident museum, heritage and cultural spaces.
- Online learning
- January
Discovering Mindfulness
Build your skills and resilience with this flexible online mindfulness course you can start anytime.
- Online learning
- Any time
Earth and Planetary Surface and Internal Processes
Earn credits towards a Masters in Planetary Sciences with this flexible online course in planetary geology and geophysics.
- Online learning
- January
Economic Analysis for Environmental and Energy Studies
Develop the analytic skills you need for complex decision-making in the global energy industry. Earn credits towards an MSc with this flexible Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Economic Evaluation - Application and Policy
Learn how economic evaluations are used to inform health care policy and practice. Join this Masters-level online short course and earn credits towards an MSc. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Economic Evaluation - Principles and Frameworks
Learn to carry out economic evaluation for the health sector in this flexible online short course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Economics for Finance
Join an online financial economics short course that fits around full-time work, and earn credits towards an MSc Finance.
- Online learning
- January
Economics of Healthcare Systems and Policy
Develop your understanding of healthcare markets and systems, and earn credits towards an MSc, in this online short course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy
Join expert engineers online to study the fundamentals of electrical engineering and their applications to renewable energy. Learn to use MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink.
- Online learning
- September
Energy Conversion and Storage
Study energy conversion and storage, and earn credits towards a Masters degree, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Energy from Biomass
Join our online bioenergy course and study the technologies used to convert organic material to usable energy.
- Online learning
- September
Energy Systems Integration
Learn to plan the configuration and size of renewable energy systems in this Masters-level online short course. Study flexibly and earn credits towards an MSc in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies.
- Online learning
- January
Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis
Gain a clear and advanced understanding of risk and reliability analysis. Join this Masters-level online short course and earn credits towards an MSc qualification.
- Online learning
- January
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Develop your skills in enhanced oil recovery techniques, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Petroleum Engineering.
- Online learning
- January
Epidemiology
Learn to understand, measure and tackle disease with this flexible online epidemiology course you can fit around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Ethnographic Research Project
Apply your research skills to a real-world social science issue using ethnography. Join us online and carry out an ethnographic research project with expert support.
- Online learning
- September or January
Eurovision: More Than a Song Contest
Join our unique online course and discover how Eurovision shapes, and is shaped by, society, politics, and global culture.
- Online learning
- January
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Health, Law, and Socio-Cultural Sensitivity
Learn to recognise, report and prevent FGM practices. Join our free online course for anyone with safeguarding duties, including health and social care professionals.
- Online learning
- Any time
Financial Analysis
Join a short online financial analysis course that fits around full-time work, and earn credits towards an MSc Finance.
- Online learning
- June
Financing of International Sales
Gain sought-after expertise in the legal and practical aspects of international trade finance and payments, from traditional to blockchain-based methods. Earn credits towards an LLM.
- Online learning
- September
Finite Element Methods
Develop your skills in finite element methods and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
- Online learning
- January
Fintech and Big Data
Learn about Fintech and Big Data online while earning credits towards an MSc Finance or MBA.
- Online learning
- September
Fire and Explosion Engineering
Enhance your engineering expertise with specialist skills in the safety and reliability of complex engineering systems.
- Online learning
- September
Flow Assurance
Gain a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of fluid flow, vital for pipeline engineers and highly relevant across many sectors of industry.
- Online learning
- January
Foundations of Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Join this flexible online short course to understand the impact of food on our health. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience
Develop your understanding of petroleum geoscience, and earn credits towards a Masters degree, in this online short course.
- Online learning
- September or January
Fundamentals of Research Design
Gain fundamental skills in health-related research. Join this online research design course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Future Thinking
Learn how to apply futures thinking and scenario planning in your industry, and earn credits towards an online MBA.
- Online learning
- January
Geothermal and Hydro Energy
Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of geothermal and hydro energy, and earn credits towards an engineering MSc.
- Online learning
- September
Governance and Petroleum Developments
Learn how we can develop effective governance in new petroleum provinces across the world. Earn credits towards an LLM with this online course that fits around work.
- Online learning
- January
Health Economics
Boost your skills as a health professional or researcher. Join an online health economics course that fits round full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Health Informatics
Learn how to process and analyse healthcare data in ways that can improve health outcomes. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Human Factors Engineering
Develop your expertise in Human Factors Engineering in this online HFE course. Learn to design safer systems for all – and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Human Factors in Industrial Practice
Join our online human factors course and learn to evaluate and improve safety wherever you work. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Transform yourself from a manager to a leader. Designed for aspiring and first-line managers, this course develops the key skills you need to manage, lead and inspire. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- Any time
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring
Develop the skills you need to coach others successfully. Build your coaching experience and competency on this part-time online ILM course that fits around full-time work. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- October
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Designed for practising middle managers, this online ILM course develops the key leadership skills you need to advance your career. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
Industrial Biotechnology for Sustainability
Study biotechnological processes and learn to make manufacturing more sustainable in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Instrumentation, Design and Data for Planetary Exploration
Learn about the design and development of instruments for space exploration and earn credits towards an MSc in Planetary Sciences.
- Online learning
- September
Intelligent Robotics for Energy Infrastructure
Learn about intelligent robotics for the energy industry and earn credits towards an MSc in Industrial Robotics.
- Online learning
- September
International Banking
Learn how the global banking industry operates, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Finance.
- Online learning
- September
International Commercial Arbitration
Make the move into a career in arbitration with our online commercial arbitration course, and earn credits towards an LLM.
- Online learning
- September
International Investment Arbitration
Learn to tackle the challenges of international trade with our focused online arbitration course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this short course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September
International Investment Law
Develop your expertise in international investment law with this career-advancing online law course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September
International Political Economy: Theories and Themes
Study international political economy (IPE), and earn credits towards a Masters degree, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
International Sale of Goods
Earn credits towards an LLM while you study a key area of international trade – when buyer and seller are located in different legal systems.
- Online learning
- September
Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation
Learn about the tools and techniques geoscientists use to collect, analyse, map, and visualise spatial data. Join this online GIS course and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- September or January
Introduction to Health Data Science
Join this online health data science course and learn to use data to address healthcare problems. Develop skills in R programming online. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning
Join our experts online for a short course in Decommissioning. You’ll receive CPD certification from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).
Investment Evaluation for Energy Projects
Learn to conduct investment evaluation for energy projects, and earn credits towards an MSc, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Issues in Energy Transition
Study the economic and political challenges we face as the energy system moves from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Earn credits towards an MSc with this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- June
Jacobite Scotland: Cultures, Identities, Legacies, 1688-1830
Join us online to study the Jacobite cause and its complex relationship with Scottish culture and identity.
- Online learning
- September
Key Concepts in Global Health
Learn about essential concepts in global health on this flexible online short course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Kinematics and Dynamics of Industrial Robot Arms
Study robot arm kinematics and dynamics and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Industrial Robotics.
- Online learning
- January
Leadership in Higher / Clinical Education
Join a unique healthcare leadership course that focuses on leadership in clinical education. Study part-time online. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September
Leading and Managing High Performance Teams
Learn how to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams, and earn credits towards an online MBA, in this online short course.
- Online learning
- June
Leading and Managing Projects
Learn to excel at leading and managing projects in your industry, and earn credits towards an MBA qualification.
- Online learning
- September
Legal Principles
Study the basic legal principles of the UK legal system in this online short course designed for non-lawyers.
- Online learning
- September or January
Legislation, Economics and Safety
Advance your career in renewables. Study the legislation, economics and safety issues that impact how the industry works, and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- January
Machine Learning for Healthcare
Develop data science skills and learn to apply them to healthcare. Join our online health data science course and learn the foundations of machine learning and R programming. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Management of Emergency Injuries for Advanced Practitioners
Join our blended learning course and prepare for a clinical role as an Advanced Autonomous Practitioner within settings including pre-hospital, Community, Primary or Emergency care.
- Blended learning
- September
Managing Change
Join an online change management course that puts you on the path to an MBA. Learn to manage and lead change effectively, and earn credits towards an MBA qualification.
- Online learning
- January
Marine and Wind Energy
Make the move into renewables. Study marine and wind energy online with internationally experienced engineers, and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- January
Marketing Management
Explore the essential concepts of marketing management and earn credits towards a Masters in Marketing or an MBA.
- Online learning
- September
Mathematical Optimisation
Learn to use advanced mathematical optimisation techniques for engineering analysis, and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Media and Memory
Explore the relationships between media and memory, and earn credits towards a postgraduate qualification.
- Online learning
- January
Mediation Theory and Practice
Choose an online mediation course that puts you on the path to an LLM, and learn to deal with difficult conversations and negotiations wherever you work.
- Online learning
- September
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Explore how mental health, wellbeing, and work are related and learn to create mentally healthy workplaces. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September or January
Mental Health and Working with Vulnerable Groups
Develop your skills in mental health care and assessment, and earn credits towards an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Blended learning
- January
Mindful Wellbeing for Teachers with Stress and Anxiety
Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety in the classroom and beyond with our free online course for teachers.
- Online learning
- Any time
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Join our part-time online mindfulness course for teachers. Learn to build a safe, evidenced and ethical approach to using mindfulness techniques with children.
- Online learning
- Any time
Molecular Nutrition
Study molecular nutrition online and earn credits towards an MSc in Clinical Nutrition. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Museums and Sustainable Futures
Keep growing your graduate skills in museum practice. Learn to create sustainable museums and cultural spaces in this online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Near Surface and Environmental Geophysics
Join us online to learn about geophysical techniques and how to use them to solve near-surface environmental problems.
- Online learning
- October
Negotiation Skills
Learn to negotiate better, whatever your work sector. Join our online negotiation course and earn credits towards an LLM as you study part-time.
- Online learning
- January
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)
Earn the V300 qualification you need to become an independent or supplementary prescriber with our blended-learning course.
- Blended learning
- September
North-East Scotland: History, Landscape, Culture and Economy
Deepen your knowledge of the unique history, landscape, culture and economy of north-east Scotland. Use this course to train as a tourist guide.
- Online learning
- Any time
Nutrition and Health Through the Life Stages
Study the relationship between diet, human development, health and disease at every stage of life. Learn with leaders in nutrition research, part-time online. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Nutrition and Wellbeing
Demystify the complex and conflicting messages we hear about nutrition, health and lifestyle today with this free online course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Nutrition Science: Food Choice and Behaviour
Nourish your skills and explore the psychology of consumers with our free and flexible online nutrition course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Nutrition Science: Lifestyle Medicine
Study lifestyle medicine online for free with expert practitioners and researchers. Investigate the role of diet, exercise, mental health and environment in improving health outcomes.
- Online learning
- Any time
Nutrition Science: Obesity and Healthy Weight Loss
Study obesity and weight loss online with expert UK nutritionists. Learn about the causes of obesity and explore the evidence behind a range of approaches to weight management.
- Online learning
- Any time
Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning
Develop in-demand skills in the economic, legal and planning aspects of decommissioning. Earn credits towards an MSc with this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Offshore Structural Design
Study offshore structural design online and earn credits towards a Masters in Advanced Structural Engineering.
- Online learning
- September
Offshore Structural Integrity
Develop the specialist skills you need to build a career in offshore engineering. Study online, with direct input and support from industry, and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- September
Organisational Culture and Conflict
Explore workplace culture and conflict from a psychological perspective in this online applied psychology course. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September
Organisational Psychology
Explore human behaviour in the workplace with business psychology experts and earn credits towards a Masters degree. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September or January
Organisational Safety and Risk
Add organisational safety skills to your CV in weeks in this flexible online short course. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January
Organisations and People
Learn how organisational behaviours impact projects, people and performance. Build your project management skills with this online organisational psychology short course.
- Online learning
- September
Pandemics and Plagues: History’s Deadliest Diseases
Learn about historical pandemics and discover how societies have responded to the deadliest diseases in history.
- Online learning
- September
Peace and Conflict Studies
Develop your understanding of conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.
- Online learning
- January
Petroleum Economics and Policy
Develop your skills in energy economics at Masters level with this flexible online short course. Earn credits towards an MSc in Energy Economics and Finance.
- Online learning
- June
Petroleum Law: Resource Management
Gain a global perspective on petroleum resources. Find out how state and industry interact. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Philosophy and Society
Learn to use philosophical thinking to solve real-world issues, and earn credits towards a Masters in Philosophy and Society, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Pipelines and Soil Mechanics
Advance your engineering career with specialist online training in the design and operation of offshore pipelines. Earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Popular Cultures and Subcultures: Mass and Minority Perspectives
Examine how popular culture is formed and how it shapes society in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Process Shutdown, Structural Decommissioning and Disposal
Develop the specialist engineering skills you need in the decommissioning sector with this flexible online engineering course you can fit around full-time work.
- Online learning
- January
Professional and Clinical Development in Critical Care Nursing
Join our blended learning courses for critical care nurses. Earn the credits you need to meet the National Education requirements to work in critical care.
- Blended learning
- September or January
Project Management
Join our online project management course for engineers. Build the confidence and expertise to manage successful energy industry projects.
- Online learning
- September
Project Planning and Control
Learn the tools of successful project planners and controllers on this flexible online short course that’s part of our Masters in Project Management.
- Online learning
- January
Public Health in Action
Learn how to protect, promote, monitor and improve public health, at an award-winning health research university. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Qualitative Health Research
Discover an exploratory approach to health research. Learn from experienced researchers on a course that fits round full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
Quality Systems and Risk Management
Choose an online course in quality management and risk management that puts you on the path to an MSc. Study flexibly and earn credits towards an accredited Masters in Project Management.
- Online learning
- January
Quantitative Analysis Methods
Learn to carry out quantitative analysis for the finance sector, and earn credits towards an MSc, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Quantitative Methods in Social Science
Learn to carry out effective quantitative social research. Study flexibly online with social science experts.
- Online learning
- January
Regulatory Law for Petroleum Operations
Study health and safety law and environmental regulation in the oil and gas industry with a leading energy university. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Rehabilitation Engineering and Biomechanics
Develop your skills in rehabilitation engineering and biomechanics in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Religion, Conflict and Security
Learn about religion’s impact on conflict and security, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in International Relations.
- Online learning
- September
Renewable Energy Integration to Grid
Join our expert engineers online to study the integration of renewable energy to the electricity grid – and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Renewable Energy Law: Planning, Authorisation and HSE
Learn how renewable energy projects are regulated and authorised, and earn credits towards an LLM in Energy Transition Law.
- Online learning
- September
Renewable Energy Law: Subsidies and Public Participation
Learn about subsidies, support schemes, and legal requirements for renewable energy projects, and earn credits towards an LLM in Energy Transition Law.
- Online learning
- September
Research Interviews and Focus Groups in Social Science
Develop your skills in qualitative research online. Learn how to carry out research interviews and focus groups ethically and successfully.
- Online learning
- January
Reservoir Engineering
Develop the specialist skills you need to succeed as a reservoir engineer in this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics
Develop the specialist skills you need to succeed as a subsea engineer – and earn credits towards an MSc – with this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Risk Allocation in Oilfield Service Contracts
Study the challenging interface between the oil and gas industry and English legal system. Earn credits towards an LLM with this online short course that’s part of LLM Oil and Gas Law.
- Online learning
- January
Running a Business
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to establish, progress and maintain your own thriving business. Join this 24/7 course anytime and set your own study hours.
- Online learning
- Any time
Safety and Risk Management
Develop your engineering skills with training in risk analysis techniques. Understand the technical and legislative needs for risk and reliability assessments with our focused online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Safety Critical Skills in Industry
Study safety critical skills online, also known as non-technical skills, and learn to improve them in your industry. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January
Scotland: A Millennium of History
Explore the rich history of Scotland over a thousand years. Delve into the past with an online course led by award-winning academics and researchers.
- Online learning
- September
Scottish Church History: From Columba to Graham
Examine the history of the Christian faith in Scotland, from the mission of Columba, through the crusade of Billy Graham, to the present day.
- Online learning
- January
Scottish Visual History
Explore the visual history of Scotland across a period of 150 years, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Scottish Heritage.
- Online learning
- January
Scottish Witch-Hunting and the Rise of a Protestant Culture 1590-1690
Join us online to study the history of witchcraft in Scotland, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Scottish Heritage.
- Online learning
- January
Social and Sustainable Markets
Learn about strategies that balance profit with social and environmental impact, and earn credits towards an MBA or MSc Marketing.
- Online learning
- January
Solar Energy
Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of solar energy generation and distribution in this Masters-level online short course. Earn credits towards an engineering MSc.
- Online learning
- September
Space Weather and Radiation
Study space weather and its effects on Earth and space exploration in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January
Spectroscopy, Radiative Transfer and Retrieval
Study spectroscopy, radiative transfer, and retrieval methods vital for atmospheric and planetary science.
- Online learning
- September
SQE1 Preparation Course
Prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam with a supportive UK law school. Start this online SQE1 course anytime, and complete at your own pace.
- Online learning
- Any time
Statistics and Probability for Safety, Reliability and Quality
Develop your career in safety and reliability engineering and risk management with this online short course. Earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- September
Structural Vibrations
Study structural vibration and dynamics online and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- September
Subsea Construction, Inspection and Maintenance
Ready yourself for a career in subsea engineering with this online course led by industry experts in Aberdeen, a globally recognised centre of subsea excellence.
- Online learning
- September
Subsea Production and Control
Develop your skills in subsea production and control in this flexible online short course for graduate engineers.
- Online learning
- September
Sustainability Transitions – Challenges and Opportunities
Whatever your sector, develop your understanding of sustainability transitions and learn to lead sustainable change.
- Online learning
- September
Sustainable Deep Space Exploration and Planetary Protection
Learn about sustainability in space exploration. Study online and earn credits towards an MSc in Planetary Sciences.
- Online learning
- January
Sustainable Diets and Global Food Systems
Earn credits towards a Masters degree with our online sustainable food systems course. Learn about global food systems with world-leading experts at a UK university. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Sustainable Engineering Challenges
Learn to use engineering approaches to improve sustainability in manufacturing, and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January
Systematic Reviews for Clinical Practice and Health Policy
Learn to extract, assess and use evidence gained in health research in this Masters-level online short course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Teaching and Facilitating Learning in Clinical Education
Learn to maintain an effective learning environment and engage a range of different learners with this flexible online course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Study the concept of terrorism and counter-terrorism online and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.
- Online learning
- January
The Leadership Challenge
Join an online leadership short course that puts you on the path to an MBA. Study flexibly, build your leadership confidence, and earn credits towards an MBA qualification.
- Online learning
- January
The Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment
Join us online to study Scottish Enlightenment philosophers and the groundbreaking ideas that rocked 18th-century Scotland.
- Online learning
- January
The Psychology of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Work
Learn to use organisational psychology to understand and create more equal, diverse and inclusive workplaces. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September
The Psychology of Human-AI Interaction
Join us online to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on human psychology. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September or January
The Psychology of Social Bias
Find out how social bias develops and study social bias in the workplace with psychologists. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September or January
The Psychology of Wellbeing
Gain a psychological understanding of emotions and behaviour, and discover new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September or January
The Scottish Diaspora
Explore the stories of the men, women and children who left Scotland’s shores for a new life overseas.
- Online learning
- January
Transnational Cinema and Comics
Study transnational cinema, comics, and visual media online and earn credits towards a Masters degree.
- Online learning
- September
UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping
Add specialist geospatial skills to your CV. Learn about UAV remote sensing, digital mapping, image processing and softcopy photogrammetry online.
- Online learning
- September or January
Understanding and Applying Regression Models
Learn to use advanced regression modelling and earn credits towards an MSc with this flexible Masters-level short course. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January
Understanding Cultural Heritage and Memory
Develop your understanding of cultural heritage and cultural memory, and earn credits towards a postgraduate qualification.
- Online learning
- September
Understanding Political Extremism: Hitler as a Case Study
Join historian Thomas Weber and guests online to examine political extremism through the lens of Hitler’s rise to power.
- Online learning
- January
Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument
Discover the work, writing practices and legacy of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland’s most loved and enduring literary legends, with our free online course.
- Online learning
- Any time
Well and Production Engineering
Develop the specialist engineering skills you need for a successful career in the oil and gas sector, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in engineering.
- Online learning
- January
Well Plugging and Abandonment
Develop specialist skills in a vital area of decommissioning with this flexible online engineering course you can fit around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September
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