Online degrees and awards
29 results
Study part-time, and pay-per-term to spread the cost.

Applied Health Sciences
Earn a Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Health Sciences with our flexible online and on-campus courses. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Blended learning
- January or September

Christianity and the Visual Arts
Join us online to explore the relationship between art and faith in the Christian world. Study our 100% online Christian art degree flexibly with an ancient university founded in 1495.
- Online learning
- September

Clinical Education
Become an outstanding clinical educator with our distance learning clinical education training. Study online with us and earn your MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Clinical Education while you work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January or September

Clinical Nutrition
Join an online Nutrition degree accredited by the Association for Nutrition. Study the link between diet and health, and how issues of over and undernutrition affect populations today. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January or September

Data Science
Study data science intensively online, whatever your graduate field, and meet the rapidly growing demand for data scientists in the workforce.
- Online learning
- January or September

Decommissioning
Join the world’s first and only accredited online Masters degree in decommissioning oil rigs, platforms and offshore structures.
- Online learning
- September

Dispute Resolution
Enhance your non-court dispute resolution skills with this online Masters accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- Online learning
- January or September

Energy Economics and Finance
Learn to analyse and understand world energy markets. From oil and gas to renewables, prepare for career success with our expert economists on this flexible degree you can study part-time.
- Online learning
- January or September

Energy Transition Systems and Technologies
Join an online MSc that’s training the next generation of systems engineers. Help our planet transition from oil and gas to net-zero, with a degree you can study online, flexibly.
- Online learning
- September

Geographical Information Systems
Prepare for a career in the innovative field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Build your skills in this essential area of the world’s information infrastructure.
- Online learning
- January or September

Health Economics for Health Professionals
Advance your career in health. Develop sought-after research skills and build your knowledge of health economics tools and principles. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

International Trade Law
Develop the knowledge to practise trade law or work for governments, international businesses and NGOs. Join this flexible online LLM you can study part-time, with optional Professional Skills training in treaty negotiation.
- Online learning
- January or September

Leadership in Professional Contexts
Fast-track your career in the public or third sector. Train with experts and join a part-time online MSc you can study while you work.
- Online learning
- January or September

Master of Public Health (MPH)
Join a flexible online Master of Public Health (MPH) you can study part-time and tailor to you. Choose from a wide range of courses to focus your training. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January or September

Offshore Engineering
Join our accredited online MSc and gain the skills you need to work in a wide variety of roles in the offshore engineering sector, including marine renewables.
- Online learning
- January or September

Oil and Gas Engineering
Join an accredited online Masters degree delivered from the Energy Capital of Europe. Master the skills and technologies you need to pursue a career in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry.
- Online learning
- January or September

Oil and Gas Law
Our LLM in Oil and Gas Law has been producing outstanding energy lawyers for over a decade. Join the flexible, online version of this LLM and earn your Masters part-time, without taking a career break.
- Online learning
- January or September

Petroleum Data Management
Join a Masters designed in partnership with industry to meet the growing demand for petroleum data managers. Study online and acquire the expertise to maximise economic recovery.
- Online learning
- September

Petroleum Engineering
Become a world-class petroleum engineer, ready to take up roles in the upstream oil and gas industry. Join our accredited online MSc in Petroleum Engineering, designed in partnership with industry.
- Online learning
- January or September

Process Safety
Become a qualified process safety engineer, ready to work in any chemical processing sector. Join an IChemE-accredited online degree you can fit around full-time work.
- Online learning
- January or September

Project Management
Learn to lead projects to success in any industry. Gain a fully APM-accredited qualification in project management, studying part-time online.
- Online learning
- January or September

Psychology in the Workplace
Explore occupational psychology online with UK university psychologists. Choose from a range of online workplace psychology courses and build a graduate qualification tailored to you. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January or September

Renewable Energy Engineering
Become an engineer in the renewable energy sector with our triple-accredited online MSc. Train online with internationally experienced engineers and learn direct from industry.
- Online learning
- January or September

Research Methods for Health
Learn to design and carry out healthcare research projects. Study part-time with active health researchers at an award-winning health sciences university. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January or September

Safety and Reliability Engineering
Become a world-class safety engineer, anywhere, with our accredited online MSc. Train online with internationally experienced safety engineers and learn direct from industry.
- Online learning
- January or September

Scottish Heritage
Explore the rich history, art and philosophy of Scotland and its people. Access rare archive treasures and award-winning online teaching, with this flexible online Masters.
- Online learning
- January or September

Subsea Engineering
Become a subsea engineer with our accredited online MSc. Train in the fundamental skills and technical knowledge demanded by the subsea sector today.
- Online learning
- January or September
Online short courses
57 results
Build your CV with courses that fit around full-time work.

An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods
Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world.
- Online learning
- January or September

Approaches to Research: Archives and Sources
Gain the skills you need to conduct research in archives and library collections at graduate level, anywhere in the world.
- Online learning
- September

Assessment of Nutritional Health
Learn about the latest techniques in assessing nutritional health with expert guidance from the Rowett Institute, one of Europe’s most prestigious nutrition research centres. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Co-operative Contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry
Develop the specialist skills you need to compete globally within oil and gas law. Earn credits towards an LLM with this flexible online short course focusing on co-operative contracts.
- Online learning
- September

Core Principles of World Trade Organisation Law
Ready yourself for a career in international trade law, in a rapidly changing landscape. Study WTO law online and earn credits towards an LLM with this part-time online law course.
- Online learning
- January or September

Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Regulatory Aspects
Learn to tackle the legal issues involved in decommissioning oil and gas installations. Earn credits towards an MSc or LLM with this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Designing Real-World Trials
Learn to design and implement your own Randomised Controlled Trials with our experienced trialists and award-winning researchers. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy
Join expert engineers online to study the fundamentals of electrical engineering and their applications to renewable energy. Learn to use MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink.
- Online learning
- September

Energy from Biomass
Add specialist skills in renewables to your CV. Join this online bioenergy course to study the technologies used to convert organic material to usable energy.
- Online learning
- September

Ethnographic Research Project
Apply your research skills to a real-world social science issue using ethnography. Join us online and carry out an ethnographic research project with expert support.
- Online learning
- January or September

Evidence-Based Health
Learn to extract, assess and use evidence gained in health research on this part-time online course. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Fire and Explosion Engineering
Enhance your engineering expertise with specialist skills in the safety and reliability of complex engineering systems. Earn credits towards a Masters degree with this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Join this flexible online short course to understand the impact of food on our health. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Fundamentals of Research Design
Gain fundamental skills in health-related research. Join this online research design course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Geothermal and Hydro Energy
Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of geothermal and hydro energy with this Masters-level online short course. Earn credits towards an engineering MSc.
- Online learning
- September

Human Factors in Industrial Practice
Join our online human factors course and learn to evaluate and improve safety wherever you work. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- September

International Arbitration Law
Make the move into a career in arbitration with our CIArb-accredited online course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

International Investment Arbitration
Learn to tackle the challenges of international trade with our focused online arbitration course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this short course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

International Investment Law
Develop your expertise in international investment law with this career-advancing online law course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

International Sale of Goods
Study a key area of international trade – when buyer and seller are located in different legal systems. Earn credits towards an LLM with this flexible course that fits around work.
- Online learning
- January or September

Introduction to Data Visualisation with Python
Learn to program and visualise data using Python, with a university ranked 4th in the UK for Computer Science. Join this flexible online Python course for beginners.
- Online learning
- January or September

Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation
Learn about the tools and techniques geoscientists use to collect, analyse, map, and visualise spatial data. Join this online GIS course and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- January or September

Introduction to Health Data Science
Join this online health data science course and learn to use data to address healthcare problems. Develop skills in R programming online. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Key Concepts in Global Health
Learn about essential concepts in global health on this flexible online short course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Legal Principles
Study the basic legal principles of the UK legal system with this accredited online short course, designed for non-lawyers. Earn credits towards an LLM while you study flexibly, part-time.
- Online learning
- January or September

Management of Emergency Injuries for Advanced Practitioners
Join our blended learning course and prepare for a clinical role as an Advanced Autonomous Practitioner within settings including pre-hospital, Community, Primary or Emergency care.
- Blended learning
- September

Mediation Theory and Practice
Learn to deal with difficult conversations and negotiations whatever your work sector. Join this CIArb-accredited online mediation course and earn credits towards an LLM.
- Online learning
- September

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Investigate how mental health, wellbeing and work are related. Study with expert psychologists and learn to create mentally healthy workplaces. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- January or September

Museums and Sustainable Futures
Keep growing your graduate skills in museum practice. Learn to create sustainable museums and cultural spaces in this online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)
Gain the V300 qualification you need to become an independent or supplementary prescriber with our blended-learning course.
- Blended learning
- September

Offshore Structural Integrity
Develop the specialist skills you need to build a career in offshore engineering. Study online, with direct input and support from industry, and earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- September

Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems
Study the infrastructure and facilities, topside and subsea, that require removal as part of the decommissioning process. This online course fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

Organisational Culture and Conflict
Explore workplace culture and conflict from a psychological perspective. Add career-enhancing skills to your CV with this online applied psychology course.
- Online learning
- September

Organisational Psychology
Explore human behaviour in the workplace. Study online with business psychology experts and earn credits towards a Masters degree. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January or September

Organisations and People
Learn how organisational behaviours impact projects, people and performance. Build your project management skills with this online organisational psychology short course.
- Online learning
- September

Petroleum Economics and Policy
Develop your skills in energy economics at Masters level with this flexible online short course. Earn credits towards an MSc in Energy Economics and Finance.
- Online learning
- September

Petroleum Law: Resource Management
Gain a global perspective on petroleum resources. Find out how state and industry interact. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Philosophy and Society
Explore the connections between Philosophy and the real world. Learn how to apply philosophical thinking to contemporary issues in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January or September

Professional and Clinical Development in Critical Care Nursing
Join our blended learning courses for critical care nurses. Earn the credits you need to meet the National Education requirements to work in critical care.
- Blended learning
- January or September

Project Management
Join our online project management course for engineers. Build the confidence and expertise to manage successful energy industry projects with this short course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

Project Management Fundamentals
Take the first step towards managing projects with confidence. Master the basics in this online project management course that fits around full-time work.
- Online learning
- September

Public Health in Action
Learn how to protect, promote, monitor and improve public health, at an award-winning health research university. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Qualitative Health Research
Discover an exploratory approach to health research. Learn from experienced qualitative health researchers on a course that fits round full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.
- Online learning
- September

Quantitative Methods for Energy Economics
Learn to analyse the energy industry using the tools of energy economists. Earn credits towards an MSc with this Masters-level online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Regulatory Law for Petroleum Operations
Study health and safety law and environmental regulation in the oil and gas industry with a leading energy university. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Reservoir Engineering
Develop the specialist skills you need to succeed as a reservoir engineer with this focused and flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- January or September

Safety and Risk Management
Develop your engineering skills with training in risk analysis techniques. Understand the technical and legislative needs for risk and reliability assessments with our focused online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Scotland: A Millennium of History
Explore the rich history of Scotland over a thousand years. Delve into the past with an online course led by award-winning academics and researchers.
- Online learning
- September

Solar Energy
Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of solar energy generation and distribution in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September

Statistics and Probability for Safety, Reliability and Quality
Develop your career in safety and reliability engineering and risk management with this online short course. Earn credits towards an MSc.
- Online learning
- September

Subsea Construction, Inspection and Maintenance
Ready yourself for a career in subsea engineering with this online course led by industry experts in Aberdeen, a globally recognised centre of subsea excellence.
- Online learning
- September

Subsea Control
Develop the specialist skills you need to work with subsea control systems. Benefit from direct input from subsea companies in Aberdeen, a global centre of excellence for subsea engineering.
- Online learning
- September

The Psychology of Social Bias
Find out how social bias develops and explore social bias in the workplace. Study part-time online with expert psychologists. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January or September

The Psychology of Wellbeing
Gain a psychological understanding of emotions and behaviour. Join our online psychology short course and discover new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. 10% discount for NHS staff.
- Online learning
- January or September

UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping
Add specialist geospatial skills to your CV. Learn about UAV remote sensing, digital mapping, image processing and softcopy photogrammetry online.
- Online learning
- January or September