Discover the techniques and theories behind successful mediation in this online mediation course.
- Gain practical skills as a mediator, tackling both professional and personal disputes.
- Learn to resolve conflict in a positive, co-operative and productive way.
- Avoid the need for costly arbitration, litigation or grievance processes.
In this Masters-level online short course, you’ll develop techniques to handle disagreements and difficult discussions whatever your sector.
Learn from practising experts at a top UK law school with this flexible short course that fits around work.
Who can join this online mediation course?
This distance-learning course is designed for professionals in any sector.
Mediation expertise is in demand across the sectors of business, law, employment, health and public services.
Build credits towards a Masters degree
This online course is part of:
You can use the credits you earn on this short course towards either of these postgraduate qualifications.
What you’ll study
In this course, you’ll look in detail at the full range of mediation skills, suitable for prospective mediators in all situations and jurisdictions.
You’ll study:
- conflict theory
- communication skills
- the theory of mediation, its principles, structures and boundaries.
You’ll cover different models of mediation, and learn how to apply them in many areas, including:
- your workplace
- business
- healthcare settings
- family situations
- other potential conflict areas.
You’ll learn to become self-aware by examining your own reaction to conflict situations. You’ll enhance your understanding of what makes people angry, what makes them trust others, and the ethical issues involved when we try to resolve disputes.
Your online classroom gives you a safe and supportive place to practise, strengthen and develop valuable practical skills, with feedback and discussion among your colleagues.
By the end of this course, you’ll…
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Understand the basic principles of conflict resolution.
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Have practical experience of mediating disputes.
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Have developed the knowledge, understanding and interpersonal skills critical for practising mediation.
Choose the University of Aberdeen for online law courses
Study at a university with one of the largest and most internationally experienced teams of legal experts in any European law school.
Top 5 in Scotland for Law
We’re ranked Top 5 in Scotland for Law in two league tables (Guardian University Guide 2025 and Complete University Guide 2025).
Fits around full-time work
This degree fits around full-time work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.
20% alumni discount
University of Aberdeen alumni get 20% off this online course.
How you’ll study
Online learning
This distance-learning mediation course is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere, no student visa required, and manage your study hours to suit you.
Your teaching
This course is taught at Masters level.
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources available, including:
- podcasted lectures
- online tutorials
- reading list
- assignments
- online practice of your growing skills in mediation
- discussion forums with your tutors and peers
- online resources of our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Law Library.
Your tutors
This course is delivered by our School of Law.
You’ll learn from experienced lawyers and experts working in dispute resolution and mediation.
Your course coordinator
Dr Eddy Wifa
Eddy is a Senior Lecturer and active researcher in Energy Law. His expertise includes offshore health, safety and environmental regulation, decommissioning, energy and natural resource governance, energy transition and energy justice.
Eddy has advised governments, is a member of the Society of Legal Scholars, and is Director of the African Natural Resource and Energy Law Network (ANREL).
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Where this will take you
Towards an LLM
You’ll earn 30 credits at Masters level (SCQF Level 11) with this course. You can use these credits towards our:
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Build your learning with more short courses
We offer a wide range of specialist online Law short courses you can use to build your skills.
Many are part of existing Masters degrees and can be used to build up credits towards postgraduate qualifications.
Careers
Whatever your work sector, this course will enhance your professional skills.
Mediation skills are increasingly in demand across the commercial, family, employment, consumer, education, public sector and civil court arenas.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Your employer or professional institute may recognise this course for CPD hours. Talk to your employer or institute to find out more.
Free career support
Access our free careers service while you study.
- 1:1 appointments
- CV checks
- Interview prep
- Job opportunities
Entry requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at LLM level. At this level, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:1 (upper-second-class) Law degree, or
- relevant work experience that supports this level of study.
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