Postgraduate Taught Degrees

Archaeology

MSc

This one year Master’s programme provides students from a range of academic backgrounds with a broad-based postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, but with the option of pursuing specific archaeological specialisms, including Viking archaeology, museum studies, cultural heritage management, or biomolecular archaeology. Apply Now.

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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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Human Nutrition

MSc

Help prevent disease and improve the understanding of the relationship between diet and health with our AfN accredited MSc in Human Nutrition.

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Modern History

MLitt

Our taught postgraduate degree in Modern History allows you to extend your knowledge, skills and interests in topics as diverse as the Civil Rights Movement; history of slavery; modern Middle East; Commonwealth, empire and globalization; constitutional monarchies; childhood and youth culture; history of science and technology; and the great conflicts and developments of the 20th century. We have particular strengths in Scottish, British, European, Middle Eastern, African and American history. Join our world-leading faculty to debate the issues that shape our society.

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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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Strategic Studies and Energy Security

MSc

This programme draws on the University of Aberdeen’s expertise in international security and the energy sector to deliver detailed understanding of global energy security, in the context of how different countries and regions operate today.

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

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Psychology in the Workplace

PgCert

Our flexible PgCert offers you a range of online courses to choose from. Each focuses on a different aspect of occupational psychology, including organisational psychology; human factors and safety; organisational conflict; diversity and inclusion; social bias; mental health and wellbeing at work. With the guidance of expert psychologists and researchers, you’ll learn to create safer workplaces that are inclusive and supportive of employees’ health and wellbeing. This distance-learning PgCert is for anyone interested in workplace and occupational psychology. You do not need a background or qualification in Psychology to join us.

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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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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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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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Medical Imaging

MSc

Our MSc in Medical Imaging will give you a deep understanding of how technology can help detect and study disease.

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

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Peace and Conflict Studies

MSc

MSc Peace and Conflict Studies is designed for students wishing to develop an advanced knowledge of the intellectual terrain of conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding.

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

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Autism & Learning

PgCert

This programme is designed for teachers and related professionals involved in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Masters in Theology

MTh

The Masters in Theology (MTh) allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route. Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general Masters in Theology (MTh) or a specialist degree in one of the following subject areas: MTh Biblical Studies (with biblical languages focus), MTh Church History, MTh Systematic Theology, or MTh Theological Ethics.

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Scottish Heritage

MLitt

The distance learning taught masters in Scottish Heritage explores the rich history, art, architecture, and photography of Scotland through an interactive programme, which is designed with maximum flexibility in order to address the needs of students in a variety of locations and situations.

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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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Social Science

MRes

The MRes in Social Science is a one-year postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced social science research skills.

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International Business and Finance

MSc

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, understanding international business and finance is more important than ever. This programme is designed for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of global markets, equipping them with both analytical techniques and practical skills. By combining in-depth knowledge of management, international business, and finance-related fields, the programme prepares students to excel in a dynamic and competitive international business environment.

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Clinical Pharmacology

MSc

Do you want to promote the safer use of medicines in man? Our Clinical Pharmacology MSc aims to develop your research skills, your knowledge of clinical drugs and their use in the real world.

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Master of Public Health Online

MPH

Our fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) provides a flexible programme that can be individually tailored to meet your needs across a wide range of core and elective courses to support the professional development of a broad range of public health related careers and/or the pursuit of a postgraduate academic career.

MPH is also available to study full-time on campus.

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International Relations and Management

MSc

The MSc in International Relations and Management combines the study of how current international political and economic issues impact on how governments, businesses and other organisations operate globally.

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

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Comparative Literature

MLitt

Study of literary texts in transnational, global and postcolonial contexts. Engage with literary and cultural texts from different language backgrounds using an exciting range of methodological approaches.

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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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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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Research Methods For Health

PgCert

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

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