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  • Duration: 5, 10 and 20 weeks 
  • Dates: All year round with autumn, winter, spring and summer terms 
  • Credits: 5, 10 and 20 credits at Level 1 (SCQF 7) and Level 2 (SCQF 8). Non-credit options also available
  • Cost: £100-£1950
  • Delivery: Online live 
  • Eligibility: See criteria below 
  • Entry requirements: None, we welcome beginner learners 
  • Class time: usually 2 hours per week (may vary from course to course) 
  • Funding: SAAS funding may be available

Why learn with us?

  • Online learning lets you study wherever you are, whenever it suits you at a World Top 100 University.
  • Select from non-credit and credit-bearing courses. 
  • All our courses are open to members of the public, students, staff and alumni with great discounts available for continuing learners, current UoG students, staff members and alumni 
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Who are the courses for?

Anyone interested in learning or exploring any of the subject areas below online in an interactive learning environment:

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