Flexible online postgraduate courses
Discover personalised online education from St Andrews.
Our tailored online courses are designed to allow you to achieve your potential, to expand your knowledge and skills, and advance your career. Learn at a pace and in a way that suits you, wherever you are.
Find your path
With our knowledge and expertise from over 600 years of educating the brightest minds, we have crafted a learning experience for the modern age.
Whether you are halfway around the globe or just around the corner, you will be part of our vibrant student network, accessing world-class teaching resources, and engaging with leading academics.
Online postgraduate programmes
For a full list of other flexible opportunities, see our online courses.
Looking to develop in a healthcare education role? This programme will cultivate teaching practice, instilling principles and values of interprofessional education. Learn while you work and share experience with others from a variety of healthcare backgrounds.
From machine learning to data visualisation, modelling to optimisation, this innovative programme will allow you to develop practical skills in the growing area of Data Science.
Want to enhance your skills for social or environmental advocacy? Our flexible program offers practical data literacy and science communication courses tailored for those engaging with the sciences in diverse geographies, working on topics from climate change to health inequities.
A flexible range of postgraduate TESOL qualifications: MSc degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates. You can study TESOL or a qualification with a specialism in one particular area of TESOL, depending on your interests and career ambitions.
An MSc International Education with options for in-person or online teaching. All courses begin in September or January. Online courses are generally studied part-time, over a couple of years. Students study a combination of compulsory and optional modules so they can focus on areas of particular interest to them and their future careers.
Why St Andrews?
- Online study at a world-class University.
- Flexible learning that works for you, whoever and wherever you are.
- Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023) and number one in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023).
- More than 88% of research carried out at the University is world-leading or internationally excellent.
- Top in the UK for student academic experience (NSS 2022).
- Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Your St Andrews
Advance your career
We know how important it is to steer your career progression. Our dedicated Careers Centre can help you to navigate your next steps. Take advantage of skills workshops, networking opportunities, and expert advice.
Learn about career opportunities
Make student life part of your life
Learning online, you won’t be alone. You will be part of an internationally diverse student body. Take part in our vibrant student community.
Invest in your future
Our flexible study options allow you to pay-as-you-go on an annual basis.
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