‌The University of Glasgow offers a range of online postgraduate programmes and short courses as well as free MOOCs (massive online open courses).

Online Postgraduate Study

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Online postgraduate programmes

Our online programmes allow you to study for a University of Glasgow postgraduate degree from anywhere in the world.

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MOOCs - free online courses (non credit-bearing)

Join the thousands of students participating in our exciting massive online open courses (MOOCs) which are free and open to all.

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Robert Burns online (10 week course)

This 10 week online course offers a multi-disciplinary look at the life, work and legacy of the 'Ayrshire Bard'.

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Teaching English for Academic Purposes online

This four month online credit-bearing course helps teachers develop the skills needed to teach English for academic purposes.