Online degrees in politics

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Study online and graduate with a respected postgraduate qualification from one of the UK’s six ancient universities.

  • Learn flexibly and set your own study hours.
  • Spread the cost with pay-per-term fees.
  • Take study breaks along the way if you need to.
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International Relations

Earn a Masters in International Relations online with a respected UK university. Study flexibly, full-time or part-time.

  • Online learning
  • September or January

Online short coures in politics

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Develop your understanding of politics, fast.

Learn from experts in the field with our online short courses, and build qualifications in politics at your own pace.

  • Add new skills to your CV in weeks.
  • Flexible, 24/7 access to materials.
  • Earn credits towards postgraduate qualifications.
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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
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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
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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
Short course

Human Rights and Global Politics

Study human rights online and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations in this flexible short course.

  • Online learning
  • September
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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
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Peace and Conflict Studies

Develop your understanding of conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.

  • Online learning
  • January
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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
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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
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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
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Choose the University of Aberdeen for flexible online politics courses

Over 530 years of excellence

Study with the fifth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1495.

Top 3

Top 3 in Scotland for Politics and International Relations

We’re ranked 3rd in Scotland for both Politics and International Relations in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

20% alumni discount

University of Aberdeen alumni receive 20% off fees for this online degree.

Find out more about the School of Social Science

Home to our Department of Politics and International Relations, the School of Social Science also hosts our Anthropology and Sociology departments.

Find out more about our research themes, areas of expertise, and hear from politics students about their experiences studying here.

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