Postgraduate Taught Degrees

International Business Management

MSc

The International Business Management MSc enables you to build commercial awareness and gain a deep understanding of the challenges and trends facing global business leaders today. This world’s economy is increasingly global and demand continues to grow for the leaders of the future who clearly understand the international context of business.

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International Relations and International Law

MSc

MSc International Relations and International Law offers you an interdisciplinary perspective on global governance.

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

Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation

LLM

This programme is highly regarded in the international oil and gas legal community, and as such has been a popular course taught at the University of Aberdeen for over 10 years. The University offers you an incredible depth of expertise from its learning and research in the European energy hub and enables you to be at the heart of regulation.

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International Law and International Relations

LLM

Our LLM in International Law and International Relations provides an advanced understanding of both disciplines and how their interaction impacts upon international politics.

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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?

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International Business and Finance

MSc

The world’s economy is becoming increasingly global, this programme is for those who wish to understand the international context of business and finance. The programme combines analytical and practical skills to help you develop your knowledge in management and finance-related fields.

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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.

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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.

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Subsea Engineering

ISS · MSc

The MSc Subsea Engineering is widely regarded as one of the best programmes of its kind in the UK. The programme is designed to prepare highly trained engineers for industry, by focusing on the fundamental skills and technical knowledge that are in demand by the subsea sector today.

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

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Artificial Intelligence

MSc

This programme engages with all aspects of AI, from its fundamentals to the cutting-edge techniques revolutionising how we live, learn, work and socialise, to open up career opportunities in this dynamic, fast-moving field.

The Data Lab Scholarship
The Data Lab is offering 2 scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition for Scotland-based* students commencing the MSc Artificial Intelligence programme in September 2024. Find out more.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship
Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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International Human Resource Management

MSc

This CIPD accredited programme will provide you with an understanding of international human resource management – in a operational, economical, political and social context. It will deliver a learning experience designed to give you the confidence and the skills to add value to employers upon graduating.

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International Law with Professional Skills

LLM

The LLM International Law with Professional Skills offers students a comprehensive understanding of international law, incorporating discussions on recent trends and ongoing developments in the field. Tailored for individuals aspiring to become versatile international lawyers, this programme caters to various special interests such as international human rights law, environmental protection, and negotiation of trade agreements.

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Policy Evaluation

MSc

The MSc in Policy Evaluation provides you with the skills required to contribute to evidence-based policy formation and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes across a range of fields in the public sector, voluntary organisations and private service providers.

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

Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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Information Technology with Cybersecurity

MSc

Drawing on the University's expertise in both Information Technology and Cybersecurity, this conversion programme is aimed at preparing graduates from a non-computing science background for a career as a software developer or IT professional with enhanced knowledge of network and information security.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship
Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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Strategic Studies

MSc

MSc Strategic Studies provides you with advanced understanding of the use of force in conflict.

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

Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills

LLM

If you want to study oil and gas law at the heart of the energy industry and its regulation our programme offers you insight and research since inception of the industry in Aberdeen from our excellent School of Law. Our highly-regarded Master's forms a strong base for development and acceleration of careers in oil and gas Law throughout the world and we have access to regulators in the city to help you learn.

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International Commercial Law with Dissertation

LLM

Study a diverse range of areas surrounding the discipline of International Commercial Law with our highly popular postgraduate degree. Gain an in-depth understanding of the subject and enhance your career prospects by delving into topics such as contract law, company law, corporate finance and governance, tax law, international sales and international commercial dispute resolution, and develop academic and research skills by writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice in international commercial law

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Energy Transition Law with Dissertation

LLM

Study energy and environmental law to an advanced level at the University of Aberdeen. Our Law School is ranked 9th in the UK for Law by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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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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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.

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Finance and Investment Management

MScEcon

The combination of academic research and practical, professional focus makes the prospect of studying our MSc Finance and Investment Management - featuring optional professional qualifications - highly appealing for those wanting to advance future career and earning potential.

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Sociology

MSc

MSc Sociology provides you with theoretical and methodological concepts in sociology to think critically about issues affecting contemporary society.

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

Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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