Postgraduate Taught Degrees

Dispute Resolution

LLM · PgCert · PgDip

Unlike many other programmes on dispute resolution, this programme does not seek to combine a substantive subject with dispute processes; it focusses only on those methods best placed to resolve disputes. It is dedicated to dispute resolution methodology. The non-court dispute resolution industry is vibrant and growing as organisations and individuals seek to resolve their disputes outside the often adversarial, public, slow and expensive litigation process.
The programme is fully online with the exception of Advanced Mediation Practice. Students taking this course require to attend the university in Aberdeen for a three day period in late March. (Find out more in course information ).

Renewable Energy Engineering

MSc

This programme has been specifically designed to help meet the projected growth in demand for renewable energy specialists by teaching the advanced skills needed to design, build and optimise renewable energy infrastructure.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering is also available to study part time online.

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Petroleum Engineering

ISS · MSc

The MSc Petroleum Engineering programme is designed with industry support and also includes the study of petroleum geology to produce world-class petroleum engineers, who are fully prepared to take up roles in the upstream oil and gas industry.

MSc Petroleum Engineering is also available to study full time on campus.

Research Methods For Health

PgCert

Improve your skills in healthcare research through this flexible online learning programme.

Teaching Qualification in Further Education

PgCert

The Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) is the in-service teaching qualification for lecturers in Scotland's Colleges and similar further education and training settings. The TQFE Programme at University of Aberdeen was accredited with commendation by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and is underpinned by the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2018).

Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation

LLM

As our LLM in Oil and Gas Law celebrates over ten years of producing outstanding energy lawyers we offer a new flexible option to talented students seeking the convenience of studying online to fit with employment or personal commitments.

Advanced Chemical Engineering

MSc

A flexible, industry-focused programme, delivering advanced skills in chemical and process engineering for multiple industry sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and environmental science.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

This programme is also available to study part-time online.

Oil and Gas Engineering

ISS · MSc

Delivered from the centre of the Energy Capital of Europe, this programme provides students with a theoretical and practical grounding in the key technologies to pursue careers in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry.

MSc Oil and Gas Engineering is also available to study full time on campus.

Geographical Information Systems

MSc

Over 35 years of excellence in postgraduate teaching of remote sensing, GIS, visualisation, digital mapping and cartography.

MSc Geographical Information Systems is also available to study part time online.

This course has both January and September start dates. Apply Now

Visual and Popular Cultures

PgCert

Earn a recognised postgraduate qualification in visual media and cultural studies. Study online, flexibly, at your own pace. Join us online to learn how visual media and popular culture shape and reflect societies and politics around the world.

Advanced Mechanical Engineering

MSc

This programme emphasises the application of computational techniques and packages to solve complex mechanical engineering problems and provide engineering graduates with the advanced understanding skills and knowledge to pursue careers in a wide range of industry sectors.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

This programme is also available to study part-time online.

Advanced Structural Engineering

MSc

This advanced programme offers a broader range of courses compared to most structural engineering programmes, allowing you to design your course of study to suit your background and career interests and to tackle environmental, economic and social challenges far beyond the construction industry.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

This programme is also available to study part-time online.

International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation

LLM

LLM International Dispute Resolution delivers a solid theoretical grounding in international dispute settlements, broad interdisciplinary training across specialist legal areas and the practical tools required to succeed in the field. It provides opportunities for individual study and skills development for the new generation of lawyers to rethink traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution.

International Trade Law

LLM

International trade law is an exciting and highly competitive field of law. This degree option has the added convenience of being designed as a flexible, online distance learning programme guided by our highly-experienced team of lawyers at our prestigious School of Law at a university highly rated for international outlook.

Renewable Energy Engineering

ISS · MSc

The demand for renewable energy engineers is expected to continue to grow as governments and companies look to diversify from hydrocarbons and reduce emissions. This programme teaches the advanced skills needed to design, build and optimise renewable energy infrastructure of the future.

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering is also available to study full time on campus.

TotalEnergies E&P UK plc. is offering two scholarships for UK students in Masters programmes related to the energy transition. Deadline 3 May. Find out more.

Safety and Reliability Engineering

MSc

This programme provides a thorough understanding of the concepts and tools of safety engineering, reliability engineering and loss prevention.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

The MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering is also available to study part time online.

New Testament and Early Christianity

MTh · PgCert · PgDip

Earn a postgraduate diploma in the New Testament and Early Christianity, flexibly, online. Learn with us anywhere and manage your study hours to suit you.

Process Safety Engineering

MSc

This programme examines the primary technologies and operations involved in upstream oil and gas processing, with a particular focus on operational safety, risk assessment and risk management.

This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

The MSc Process Safety is also available to study part time online.

International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation with Professional Skills

LLM

The first of its kind, this exciting programme from our highly-rated School of Law equips the next generation of lawyers and civil servants with a unique combination of specialist legal expertise and the practical skills for a sparkling career in the fast-growing and highly competitive field of international trade.

Mindfulness Professional Recognition

Certificate

This programme offers the opportunity to gain a GTCS recognised qualification in Mindfulness through practice, reflection and greater understanding of the impact of mindfulness in the classroom.

Data Science

MSc

The programme covers machine learning, big data analytics, data visualisation, and data management, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in data science. We welcome graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who are looking to take advantage of the growing demand for data scientists across almost every industry sector today including finance, health, government, retail and manufacturing.

Start in January or September
This programme is available to start in either January or September.

This programme is also available to study online.

Museum Studies

MLitt

The one-year Museum Studies master's programme draws on the University’s extensive museum collections to enable you to explore critical approaches to museum theory while also studying the application of museum practice and research at first hand.

This course has both January and September start dates. Apply Now

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Professional Doctorate of Education

EdD

Gain a professional doctorate whilst working and transform your professional practice through robust, rigorous research. Our programme provides a solid foundation for undertaking a practice-focused doctoral research study.

Cybersecurity

MSc

Individuals, organisations and governments face an escalating threat from increasingly sophisticated hackers and ransomware gangs. To tackle this problem, cyber security professionals must constantly adapt to the ever-evolving threats and vulnerabilities.

This programme teaches the fundamental concepts and job-ready skills of cyber security to prepare you for one of the most in-demand jobs today.

Start in January or September
This programme is available to start in either January or September.

Safety and Reliability Engineering

ISS · MSc

The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen is a world-class centre for research and teaching in safety and reliability engineering. One of the objectives of the School is to continually develop and deliver world-class teaching and research in safety and reliability engineering aimed at educating the safety engineers of the future.

MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering is also available to study full time on campus.