Join us online this spring.

Learn new skills, explore your interests, or move your career forward with our flexible online short courses.

Earn in-demand skills, fast

Pick up new skills in 4 – 12 weeks and freshen up your CV.

Start building qualifications

Earn credits towards postgraduate qualifications, one short course at time.

Learn on your schedule

With 24/7 access to learning materials, and flexible study hours.

Online courses starting in spring

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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
Short course

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
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Discovering Mindfulness

Build your skills and resilience with this flexible online mindfulness course you can start anytime.

  • Online learning
  • Anytime
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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
Short course

ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management

Transform yourself from a manager to a leader in this online ILM course for aspiring and first-line managers. 10% discount for NHS staff.

  • Online learning
  • Anytime
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Issues in Energy Transition

Study the economic and political challenges of moving from fossil fuels to renewables, and earn credits towards an MSc.

  • Online learning
  • June
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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
  • Anytime
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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
  • Anytime
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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
  • Anytime
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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
  • Anytime
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Choose flexible online courses from the University of Aberdeen

You’re in expert hands

Founded in 1495, we’re an ancient UK university that’s been delivering online learning for decades.

Fits around full-time work

Our online courses fit around work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.

20% alumni discount

University of Aberdeen graduates enjoy 20% off postgraduate online short courses and degrees.

Take the short course route to a Masters degree

Taking an online short course could be your first step towards earning a Masters degree – even if you don’t meet the degree’s formal entry requirements.

How this works

Most of our online short courses are part of Masters degrees.

  • By completing one of these short courses successfully, you’re completing part of the Masters.
  • You’ll earn credits towards the Masters qualification with each short course you complete.
  • You can then apply to join the Masters when you have enough credits to transfer.
See how our short course routes work

See what it’s like to study online

We help thousands of students achieve an online education each year.

Watch our student stories to find out what it’s been like for them, and where their studies are taking them next.