Online and distance learning courses

The University of Dundee has over 40 years’ experience of delivering distance learning courses

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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

Undergraduate Distance learning 5 years

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An online professional development course for those working in a childcare setting who want to develop their professional skills

Undergraduate Distance learning 5 years

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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.

Short Distance learning 25 weeks (part time)

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If you already have some rusty Chinese skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities

Short Distance learning 10 weeks (part time)

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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.

Short Distance learning 25 weeks (part time)

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If you already have some rusty French skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities

Short Distance learning 10 weeks (part time)

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Study the French language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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.

Short Distance learning 25 weeks (part time)

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If you already have some rusty Gaelic skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities

Short Distance learning 10 weeks (part time)

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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.

Short Distance learning 25 weeks (part time)

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If you already have some rusty German skills, this course will help you to improve your confidence and abilities

Short Distance learning 10 weeks (part time)

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Study the German language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Jump start your Spanish language with our intensive course. Study from home, and learn the basics up to Scottish Higher and beyond.

Short Distance learning 25 weeks (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 42 months max (part time)

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This course is aimed at registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role

Postgraduate Distance learning 12 months max (part time)

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This course is aimed at registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 36 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 42 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 12 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 36 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 42 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 12 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 42 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 12 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Enhance the quality of your professional practice with this flexible and interactive distance learning course

Postgraduate Distance learning 36 months max (part time)

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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

Short Distance learning 3 months (part time)

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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.

Postgraduate Distance learning 36 months max (part time)

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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests

Postgraduate Distance learning 42 months max (part time)

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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests

Postgraduate Distance learning 12 months max (part time)

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This course is a flexible, practice focused award, tailored to meet your individual needs and interests

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Humanities online courses

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Working or hoping to work in archives? This course covers the fundamental principles and practice of archives

Postgraduate Distance learning 30 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 60 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 30 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 60 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 30 months max (part time)

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Medicine online courses

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 72 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 48 months max (part time)

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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

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Science and Engineering online courses

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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

Short Distance learning 10 weeks (part time)

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Social Sciences online courses