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Application help

Take our short course route to an online Masters degree

Start with a short course, build to a Masters. Find out how our short course entry route works and how you can study for a Masters without a degree.

  • 3 min read
How online learning works

What does online learning look like?

Take a look around our online study platform and try it out for yourself.

  • 6 min read
Application help

Fees, funding and discounts

How much does online learning cost? Explore pay-as-you go fees and student loans for online study.

  • 3 min read

How online learning works

Find out how online study works at the University of Aberdeen.

How online learning works

What does online learning look like?

Take a look around our online study platform and try it out for yourself.

  • 6 min read
How online learning works

What are credits?

Find out what SCQF credits are and how you can use them to build qualifications.

  • 6 min read
How online learning works

IT essentials for online study

The equipment you need to study online with us.

  • 3 min read

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Application help

Find out how to apply for our online degrees and short courses.

Application help

Take our short course route to an online Masters degree

Start with a short course, build to a Masters. Find out how our short course entry route works and how you can study for a Masters without a degree.

  • 3 min read
Application help

Fees, funding and discounts

How much does online learning cost? Explore pay-as-you go fees and student loans for online study.

  • 3 min read
Application help

How to apply for our online degrees

A step-by-step guide to applying for our online degrees.

  • 12 min read

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Onboarding

For new online students, these guides are here to help you get started.

Onboarding

First step: Set up your University email account

Learn how to set up and use University email during your online studies.

  • 3 min read
Onboarding

Join one of our Facebook groups

Find out where to chat to other online students while you study.

  • 2 min read
Onboarding

Where to find support when you need it

Find out how we can help you throughout your online studies.

  • 4 min read

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Online study tips

Make your online studies a success with our online learning tips.

Online study tips

Helpful study apps for online students

Our pick of the best free apps that make university study easier.

  • 3 min read
Online study tips

How to manage your online study time

We’ll help you figure out the best study routine for you.

  • 5 min read
Online study tips

Create a great study space for online learning

How to create a study area at home that helps you study better.

  • 7 min read

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Case studies

Get to know On-demand Learning with testimonials from our online degree and short course students.

Case studies

Maths course provides access to a brighter future

Lewis Lamb explains how his Access course helped him back into study – and where he’s headed next.

  • 2 min read
Case studies

Lessons in leadership during lockdown

Fully funded course recipient and business owner Tricia Fox shares her experiences of studying to support her business during the pandemic.

  • 3 min read
Case studies

Supporting mindful nursing

Free course recipient Tori Petrini discusses how she’s putting mindfulness into practice as a mental health nurse.

  • 3 min read

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