What it does
The University of Edinburgh offers fully online postgraduate programs and short courses, including free or low-cost short-learning options.
Edinburgh separates postgraduate study from shorter online learning, useful when you want to explore a subject before making a longer commitment. Compare those routes and read the specific course's delivery requirements. The shorter offerings provide another entry point when a full postgraduate programme would exceed the study time you have available.
Credit-bearing short courses and general short online courses are separate routes. A free or low-cost short course should not be assumed to award academic credit or count towards a postgraduate qualification.
Sources
- Online learning | Study | The University of Edinburgh (Oct 26, 2026)