Postgraduate Programmes - January 2025 Intake

Starting your studies in January is perfect if you're still considering your options, you need more time to secure funding or you're looking for a new challenge in the new year. The University of Aberdeen understands that flexibility is key for postgraduate study so we have a number of degree programmes available with a January 2025 start date. 

Many of our January start programmes are also available to study online or you can start with an online short course and build credits towards some of our online Masters degrees.

As a top 15 UK University* and 2nd in Scotland**, we offer students an exceptional academic environment and access to leading faculty members. We also rank 2nd in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

There are also a number of PhD opportunities available for January start

*Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
**Guardian University Guide 2025

International Students

If you require a Student visa, you will need:

• CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the University: the deadline to accept your offer and send documents to satisfy conditions has not yet been set. A CAS number will allow you to apply for your visa.
• Deposit: The University requires a tuition fee deposit of £3,000 from international applicants in receipt of an offer to Postgraduate Taught programmes, and who require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for a student visa application.
• ATAS clearance: For certain programmes, you will need to have ATAS clearance. If you are required to apply for ATAS clearance, this will be indicated in the offer of admission. The ATAS application can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme. Applications can be submitted 6 months before the programme start date and can be submitted while the offer is conditional.
• TB test: Some applicants are required to take a TB (Tuberculosis) test before submitting the visa application. The test is valid for 6 months and the test certificate must be valid when you submit the visa application. More information about this can be found at www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/overview.