Online and distance learning courses
The University of Dundee has over 40 years’ experience of delivering distance learning courses
We have over 5,000 online learners from over 100 countries and an extensive alumni network globally. We pride ourselves on our quality and flexibility. Whether you’re a professional wanting to upskill in your own area or change direction, currently looking to return to the workforce, or just interested in learning about a new topic, we’re here for you.
Why study with us via online learning?
- We have extensive connections with professional bodies, ensuring our professional courses are current and recognised
- Our courses are built around the flexibility needed by today’s professionals, including content, delivery, time and assessment
- We’re ranked among Europe’s most innovative universities by Reuters
- We have an outstanding track record of working with institutions and companies across the world, transforming individuals, services and policy
- Our extensive academic online library is available to all our students, with online Ask the Library available 24/7
Business, Management, and Marketing online courses
Dentistry online courses
Education and Social Work online courses
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A professional development course for those working in childcare who want a leadership qualification to lead and manage a childcare setting
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An online professional development course for those working in a childcare setting who want to develop their professional skills
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Jump start your Chinese language with our intensive course. Study from home, and learn the basics up to Scottish Higher and beyond.
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If you already have some rusty Chinese skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities
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Explore local, national and global issues in community learning practice and inquiry with this flexible course that can be tailored to your own needs
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Explore local, national and global issues in community learning practice and inquiry, with this flexible course that can be tailored to your own needs
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Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of educational theory, research and leadership
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Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of inclusive educational theory and research
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Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of educational theory and research in an international context
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Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of educational theory and research
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Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of nursery and early years educational theory and research
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Jump start your French language with our intensive course. Study from home, and learn the basics up to Scottish Higher and beyond.
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If you already have some rusty French skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities
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Study the French language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest
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Jump start your Gaelic language with our intensive course. Study from home, and learn the basics up to Scottish Higher and beyond.
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If you already have some rusty Gaelic skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities
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Jump start your German language with our intensive course. Study from home, and learn the basics up to Scottish Higher and beyond.
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If you already have some rusty German skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities
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Study the German language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest
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Develop more effective leadership and management practice, leading to positive and transformative benefits for you and your employer
Health Sciences online courses
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This course is aimed at registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role
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This course is aimed at registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role
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This course is aimed at registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role
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Develop your expertise and enhance the quality of your professional practice within health and nursing with our flexible and interactive distance learning course
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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Aimed at all healthcare professionals, this course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this distance learning course will enhance your knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and control practice
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this distance learning course will enhance your knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and control practice
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this distance learning course will enhance your knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and control practice
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Aimed at all healthcare and nursing professionals, this distance learning course will enhance your knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and control practice
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Enhance your knowledge of leadership within the context of healthcare and nursing, while developing the core personal and professional skills to lead in practice
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Enhance your knowledge of leadership within the context of healthcare and nursing, while developing the core personal and professional skills to lead in practice
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Enhance your knowledge of leadership within the context of healthcare and nursing, while developing the core personal and professional skills to lead in practice
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Enhance the quality of your professional practice with this flexible and interactive distance learning course
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Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals and Independent Practitioners who need to prescribe within their current role, and meet their professional governing body requirements
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Enhance your professional practice with this accredited course, which has been designed specifically with the needs of Singapore healthcare in mind
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Study at a higher level and enhance the quality of your professional practice. Tailor our wide range of modules to your own speciality.
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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests
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Suitable for nurses and anyone working within a healthcare environment, you will develop your knowledge and expertise in quality improvement and patient safety
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Suitable for nurses and anyone working within a healthcare environment, you will develop your knowledge and expertise in quality improvement and patient safety
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Suitable for nurses and anyone working within a healthcare environment, you will develop your knowledge and expertise in quality improvement and patient safety
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Don’t want to study full time or commit to a BSc? Enhance your professional practice with our wide variety of post-registration modules.
Humanities online courses
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Working or hoping to work in archives? This course covers the fundamental principles and practice of archives
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Study the fundamental principles and practice of archives and records management so that you can work in a professional capacity in the UK and internationally
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Study the fundamental principles and practice of archives and records management so that you can work in a professional capacity in the UK and internationally
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Study the fundamental principles and practice of archives and records management so that you can work in a professional capacity in the UK and internationally
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Learn about the many uses of public information comics, and have a go creating your own!
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Learn how to use forensic evidence to create accurate and believable crime fiction.
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Take one of our modules as a single short course lasting 9-15 weeks. These are popular for improving skills in the workplace, improving your future job prospects, or just for interest.
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Taught in collaboration with the Open University, Modern Scottish History, 1100 - 1707 examines the political, religious, social and cultural history of Scotland from c.1100 until the Union of Parliaments.
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Taught in collaboration with the Open University, this course examines the remarkable social, political and economic history of a small nation on the edge of Europe
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We will teach you how to create a well-structured outline and guide you through the practice of writing a novel.
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management and digital preservation for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management and digital preservation for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management and information rights for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Learn the fundamental principles and practice of records management and information rights for a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas
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Deepen your understanding of Scotland's history and heritage from home and examine the many different interpretations of Scottish History
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Suitable for beginners but also one for those looking to gain more confidence in creative writing.
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Explore folklore, its origins, and its impact on Scottish writers from the 18th century to the present.
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Learn to develop your own process for creating fictional worlds to support your creative writing projects.
Medicine online courses
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This online course will help you gain a range of skills necessary to undertake research and audit activities within the healthcare sector
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Become a better medical educator in anaesthesiology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator in general practice, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator in oncology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator in radiology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator in surgery, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Study the technological aspects, and the fundamental and advanced concepts of motion measurement, combining anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical analysis
Science and Engineering online courses
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Introduces programming concepts and skills using the Python programming language, suitable for those with no programming knowledge
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An overview of cloud concepts and services: designed for people who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing, independent of technical role.
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An online introduction to object-oriented programming using the Java programming language to participants who already have some (other) programming experience
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An online introduction to object-oriented programming using the Java programming language to participants who already have some (other) programming experience