What’s next? Online courses for new graduates
Thinking about continuing your studies? Here’s how we can help.
Lots of graduates are in the same frustrating and confusing place right now.
With graduate jobs and travel dreams on hold, you might be thinking about staying on at university while the world gets its head around Covid-19.
If you’re considering it, you’re entitled to 20% off our online postgraduate short courses and degrees. All our alumni family are.
Make use of our online short courses
Choose from 90+ specialist short courses, expertly designed so you can study from home.
- Masters-level learning over 8 – 12 weeks.
- 24/7 access, so you can set your own study hours.

Boost your graduate CV
Use our part-time online short courses to build your graduate CV and employability in weeks.
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Prepare for the workplace
Gain the work-ready skills employers want and hit the ground running in the post-Covid job market.
View career-smart courses that build workplace skills
Earn credits and postgraduate qualifications
Stack the credits you earn on our short courses into PgCerts, PgDips and Masters qualifications.
Find out about credits
Online Masters degrees
Want to keep up the study momentum?
Our part-time online Masters are ultra-flexible. You can:
- choose how many credits you take each term
- pay-per-term to spread the cost
- take study breaks between terms
- set your own study hours.
Not sure what direction to take?
We know postgraduate study isn’t an option for every new graduate, and that not everyone is ready or able to commit to further study when the future seems so uncertain.
One thing is certain, though. You’ve just graduated during the toughest time in a generation. You’ve already shown extraordinary strength, adaptability and resilience. These qualities, and your unique experience, will help you make your own mark in the world.
So whether you choose to continue your studies with us or just want to take some time out before taking the next step, know that we’re behind you all the way.
Next steps

Talk to our Careers Service
You can use our Careers Service for as long as you need to after graduation.
Visit the Careers Service page
Connect with Alumni
You’re now part of a community of over 100,000 University of Aberdeen alumni.
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