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Aug. 22, 2025
University of Aberdeen offers innovative online Short Course Route to a masters degree
For those looking for a flexible and affordable way to earn a masters degree online, the University of Aberdeen’s Short Course Route offers an ideal alternative to traditional study.
Designed to fit around professional and personal commitments, this study pathway allows learners to work towards a masters degree at their own pace, by completing online short courses individually, term by term.
Many of the online short courses offered by the University of Aberdeen are part of full masters programs. Each completed course earns academic credits that count towards the relevant degree. Once enough credits are accumulated, students can apply to transfer onto the full masters program whenever they are ready.
One of the key benefits of this route is the payment structure. There are no upfront degree fees – students only pay for the short courses they choose to study each term. This allows them to spread the cost, making postgraduate education more financially manageable.
The Short Course Route also offers flexibility in terms of pace and workload. Students decide how many short courses to take each term, giving them control over how much time and effort they can commit. Study breaks between courses are also an option, providing additional flexibility when life gets busy.
Over 30 postgraduate qualifications are currently available through this route, with many short courses starting this September. Subject areas include business, energy and engineering, finance, health and nutrition, marketing, psychology, and more.
Jenna Stuart, Online Education Development Officer at the University of Aberdeen explains, “The Short Course Route is designed to put students in control. Whether they’re looking to upskill quickly or build towards a full masters degree, this flexible option allows them to study when and how it suits them, without the pressure of committing to a full program from the outset.”
For those seeking to advance their career or switch direction entirely, this flexible pathway provides an accessible route to postgraduate study.
Looking for funding for postgraduate studies? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions.
Content added on 22nd August 2025.
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