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Sustainability Transitions

MSc

This programme is designed to train the future generation of innovators and thinkers who have the passion and ambition to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and become true sustainability leaders which the world needs.

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

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Anthropological Research

MSc

The MSc Anthropological Research offers a unique opportunity to delve into human cultures and societies within a world-renowned academic setting. This programme combines rigorous theoretical teaching with fieldwork opportunities to equip you with both the analytical frameworks and practical skills essential for advanced anthropological study.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Osteoarchaeology

MSc

This programme uses the unique archaeological collections of the University of Aberdeen, combined with the latest osteoarchaeological approaches and techniques, to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse human skeletons from archaeological contexts. Apply Now

Did you know? The University of Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Climate Politics and Policy

MSc

With the growing political, financial, and social attention around the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change, there has never been more demand for interdisciplinary approaches to the world’s biggest challenge.

Our MSc Climate Politics and Policy is a multi-disciplinary, research-led programme designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex political, social, and economic dynamics underpinning climate change and challenges in its policymaking.

This innovative offering leverages the expertise of the School of Social Science, and that of the School of Geosciences, and engages a diverse team of scholars whose research intersects with the many facets of climate politics. Apply Now.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Person-Centred Counselling

MSc · PgCert · PgDip

Our Person-Centred Counselling programme is the starting point for a career providing life-changing therapy. Full-time or part-time, you can achieve an MSc, PgDip or PgCert, allowing you to progress to your chosen career.

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Duration: 6, 12, 18, 24 or 36 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Energy Economics and Law

LLM · MSc

This unique Masters programme combines the core disciplines of Economics and Law to equip you with the essential skills required to pursue a successful career such as in the global oil and gas industry, legal, financial or in related governmental organisations.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Advanced Clinical Practice

MSc · PgCert · PgDip

If you're a nurse, physiotherapist, paramedic or other health care practitioner working in an advanced or advancing role looking to enhance your professional development and are based within travel distance of Aberdeen then our course provides a flexible programme in which to develop your knowledge and clinical skills. The programme is framed on the four pillars of advanced practice - clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership and evidence, research and development.

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Duration: 9, 24 or 36 months
Study Mode: Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: Blended Learning

Person - Centred Counselling (Children, Young People and Adults)

Certificate · MSc

Examine the philosophy, theories, and research concerning the person-centred approach while developing a deeper understanding of the role counselling plays in society. This degree is grounded in the Person-Centred Counselling MSc but in the final year, it has a different outcome with students studying our Specialist Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People. This certificate can also be completed as a stand-alone course for qualified practitioners.

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Duration: 6, 18 or 36 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: Blended Learning or On Campus Learning

Industrial Robotics (Online)

MSc

The MSc in Industrial Robotics applies fundamental principles from engineering and artificial intelligence to the understanding and development of robotics technologies for sectors as diverse as manufacturing, energy, transport, logistics and healthcare.

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This programme is also available to study on campus.

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Duration: 27 months
Study Mode: Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: Online Learning

Environmental Anthropology

MSc · PgCert · PgDip

The MSc Environmental Anthropology explores the ecological, social and cultural relationships between people and the environments they live in. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from theories and case studies in climate change research, multispecies ethnography and many other areas of contemporary environmental anthropology from around the world.

This programme has September and January start dates available. Apply Today.

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Duration: 4, 9, 12, 21 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Global Health and Management

MSc

Are you seeking postgraduate training that focuses on your employability, equips you with knowledge and skills to address complex and multidimensional global health issues, and enables you to make professional contributions towards positive health and social change?

This programme is available to start in January or September. Apply now

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Duration: 12, 24 or 36 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

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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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Marketing (online)

MSc

Become a sought-after marketer, capable of managing multiple teams and complex, multinational and digital campaigns.

Join a marketing Masters degree that puts practical skills front and centre. There are no dissertations or exams, just hands-on work, building your experience in:

  • applying and adapting marketing theories in the real world
  • appraising the market for opportunities and threats
  • thinking creatively to scope, refine and deliver marketing solutions with impact.

With expert guidance, you’ll graduate with confidence, the industry awareness you need to impress recruiters, and the ability to make unique marketing ideas and strategies a reality.

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Duration: 24 months
Study Mode: Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: Online Learning

Psychology of Mental Health

MSc

The MSc Psychology of Mental Health provides an in-depth study of the psychological principles underlying mental health and wellbeing.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Drug Discovery and Development

MSc

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Global Business Communication

MSc · PgCert · PgDip

Our MSc in Global Business Communication at the University of Aberdeen provides in-depth communications skills and knowledge across business, law, health care, politics, media and energy industries. You will learn to communicate effectively and pragmatically in situations reliant on an understanding of human behaviour, relationships, tactics, and politics to uncover powerful solutions to challenges in communication and interpretation.

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Duration: 4, 9, 12, 21 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

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.

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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Sustainable Energy Geoscience

MSc

The world’s energy system is largely driven by coal, oil, and gas. However, the transition to a low-carbon future requires moving away from fossil fuels and focusing instead on essentials minerals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper for use in wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.

Geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage are also central components of the UK government’s strategy for reducing greenhouse emissions and reaching net-zero by 2050.

This programme draws on the exceptional expertise within the Department of Geology and Geophysics to equip students with the subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.

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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Subsurface Energy Engineering

MSc

The subsurface has a critical role to play in addressing global warming. Not only does the subsurface provide sources of low-carbon energy, for example, geothermal, but it also enables the storage of energy, including hydrogen, and the permanent sequestration of CO₂ in geological formations such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs.

By studying this programme you will gain the engineering skills you need to launch your career in subsurface energy production and storage.

This programme is also available to study part time online.

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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Rewilding and Nature Recovery

MSc

Rewilding and Nature Recovery are essential for a biodiverse future. Learn where, why and how we can reverse catastrophic declines in biodiversity through Rewilding and its ambitious nature recovery measures. Our distinctive interdisciplinary programme will equip you to think deeply and critically about Rewilding as a nature recovery and land management strategy while providing the skills and experience of on-the-ground Rewilding essential for your career.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

MSc · PgCert · PgDip

Did you know that any discipline at undergraduate level can kickstart a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages? Our conversion programme can be completed in a single year, giving you a master’s level qualification. With a strong commitment to global standards for excellence, our MSc reflects a refreshingly practical approach to acquiring expert knowledge in linguistics to flourish academically and professionally.

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Duration: 4, 9, 12, 21 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

MSc

Running since 1973, the MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme is internationally regarded as one of the top vocational training pathways into the energy industry. Based in the heart of the UK energy sector, IPG provides world-renowned training in the practical and technical skills required by the global hydrocarbon exploration and production industry, with input and support from major oil and gas operators.

IPG is generously supported by our industry partners including Equinor, Shell, Harbour Energy, Neo Energy, Baker Hughes and BP, through student projects, guest lectures, mentoring opportunities and scholarships.

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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Sport and Exercise Nutrition

MSc

Develop advanced expertise in sport and exercise nutrition at Scotland's only specialised MSc programme. Based at the prestigious Rowett Institute, one of the worlds leading nutrition research centres, gain the skills to translate nutritional science into practical applications for athletes and active individuals.

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

Strategic Studies and Management

MSc

Our MSc in Strategic Studies and Management provides a mix of in-depth business understanding combined with a strategic approach to understanding global threats, risk and growth.

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

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Duration: 12 or 24 months
Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning

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.

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Duration: 12 months
Study Mode: Full Time
Start Month: January or September
Learning Mode: On Campus Learning