Postgraduate Taught Degrees

Autism & Learning

PgCert

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

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Philosophy and Society

MLitt · PgCert · PgDip

The MLitt in Philosophy and Society is an interdisciplinary programme that enables students to explore the connections between philosophical thinking and real-world social problems and questions.

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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, 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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Public Policy

MSc

New Programme Starting September 2025. Applications opening soon.

This programme equips future policy analysts and policy makers working in local or national government, think tanks or charities with the theories and concepts that underpin the practice of public policy.

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Applied Marine Ecology and Conservation

MSc

This programme is currently paused to allow for revision. We anticipate a relaunch in 2025, with first intake in September 2026.

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Social Science

MRes

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

The University of Aberdeen is ranked 5th in the UK for Sociology and Social Policy (Guardian University Guide 2025) and 7th in the UK for Sociology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

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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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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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Environmental Management

MSc

This interdisciplinary programme promotes an understanding of key environmental issues within sustainability and environmental management. This degree will give you the knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues at the local, regional and global context and how to critically appraise them.

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Professional Education

MEd · PgCert · PgDip

This is a flexible route to a Master’s qualification which is designed in a way which allows all professionals to construct a programme of study aligned to their own specific interests and responsibilities. For participants in schools the courses are aligned with the Standard for Career Long Professional Learning (SCLPL).

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Environmental Science

MSc

This programme is currently paused to allow for revision. We anticipate a relaunch in 2025, with first intake in September 2026.

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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.

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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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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Studies in Mindfulness

MSc

This programme's aim is to develop a stable mindfulness practice, to study and research its application in a selected professional context and learn to teach mindfulness. This is done through a combination of experiential training, online forums and regular one to one practice reviews with an experienced mindfulness teacher. The unique focus of this course is a compassionate approach to mindfulness practice that is the basis for deepening insight, which then enriches one’s life and work.

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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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Postgraduate Certificate in Mediation

PgCert

Equip yourself with the tools to effectively manage disputes through mediation with our flexible online postgraduate certificate.

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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

This programme is also available to study via our Professional Skills study route.

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Special Care Dentistry

MSc

The MSc in Special Care Dentistry provides Dentists with the theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to care for people with special care dental needs.

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Strategic Studies and International Law

MSc

Our MSc Strategic Studies and International Law provides you with the opportunity to explore the interaction between strategy and international law wherever it occurs.

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

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Advanced Chemical Engineering (Online)

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.

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This programme is also available full-time on campus.

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Sustainable Water Management

MSc

Our water systems are under increasing pressure from a variety of sources, including climate change, population growth, and waste. Recent weather events in the UK and abroad, for example, have highlighted the need for urgent innovative solutions to minimise the impact of flooding on communities and ecosystems.

The MSc Sustainable Water Management is designed to equip you with the tools to tackle the environmental and socio-economic challenges related to water resource management, from flood management and hydraulic modelling to climate resilience and ecosystem-based adaptation.

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