University of Edinburgh Online Learning

The University of Edinburgh has been changing the world for more than 400 years. Our innovative alumni include Joseph Black, discoverer of carbon dioxide; Sophia Jex-Blake, one of the first female students at a British university; visionary naturalist Charles Darwin; and Jennie Lee, one of the first female MPs and leading founder of the Open University. We have been delivering postgraduate degrees online since 2005, enabling more than 8,000 students to grow their critical knowledge and forward their career prospects without interrupting their work and home agenda. By collaborating with massive open online course providers, edX, Coursera and FutureLearn, we have made it possible for around 2.7 million learners to access our educational content online. By embracing the technological and pedagogical opportunities of our digital age, we have an online learning portfolio worthy of a world-class university. With our Online Masters programmes, convenience, accessibility and flexibility are the key priorities. Wherever you are in the world, immerse yourself in the virtual learning environment and get access to one of the largest academic libraries in the world with up to 800,000 e-books and e-journals. Learn from the leading figures in the field of academia whenever it suits you: tailor your study schedule to your needs, monitor your progress, and follow the deadlines. Moreover, we have 56 self-directed free short online courses (MOOCs) that do not require entry requirements. Browse our website for more information. Delivered in partnership with edX, our MicroMasters credentials are online postgraduate-level programmes designed to advance your career by providing deep learning in specific career fields. You can choose to audit some course content for free, or you can pay to access all the course materials. Think globally to act locally: adopt a multidisciplinary approach, learn from other professionals and collaborate with people from all around the world.