The University of Edinburgh · Pathways
If a promotion, a visa, or a career move is gated on a postgraduate credential, a one-year master's gets you there without a two-year commitment. The University of Edinburgh runs 12-month MSc, MA and LLM routes with identity-checked assessment and the same standard as longer programmes. Every award is delivered fully online across African time zones and is tuition-free aside from the examination fee.
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MScLead responsible artificial intelligence governance, safety, and societal impact
MScHarness genomics, computational biology, and AI for targeted therapies
MScDrive the global energy transition with engineering, economics, and net-zero strategy
MScBuild the systems that power the modern world
MScTurn data into decisions that matter
MScLead with data. Decide with confidence.
MScWhere clinical care meets digital innovation
MAUnderstand power, diplomacy, and global governance
MScDefend organisations in an age of persistent threats
MScDeliver complex projects on time, on budget, on scope
MALead schools and learning organisations with evidence and empathy
MScMaster markets, valuation, and portfolio strategy
MScImprove population health with evidence and policy
MAApply psychological science in workplaces and communities
MScOptimise global flows from supplier to customer
MANavigate contracts, arbitration, and cross-border regulation
MScEngineer the transition to clean power
MACraft fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction at degree level
MScLead hotels, resorts, and experience brands worldwide
MScBuild trustworthy intelligent systems from research to production
MScFinance, digital platforms and regulation for the next generation of banking
MScLead firms, markets and teams across borders
MScBuild brands and growth systems that compound
MScPeople strategy that builds high-performing, fair organisations
MScLead people and transformations without pausing your career
MScEconomic reasoning and causal evidence for policy and markets
MScLead safe, evidence-based care systems with confidence
MScAdvanced practice for justice, safety and community wellbeing
MScLead enterprise technology where business and systems meet
MScLead credible climate and ESG transformation
MScValue, invest and manage property assets with institutional discipline
MScManage clubs, events and commercial sport with professional rigour
MADirectors' duties, boards and modern compliance for legal professionals
MScGlobal health governance, epidemiology, and pandemic resilience from Edinburgh.
MScPioneering climate finance, carbon markets, and ESG valuation.
MScWorld-class natural language processing and neural language models.
MAPostgraduate legal expertise in clinical bioethics and health governance.
MScExploring consciousness, artificial minds, and theoretical neuroscience.
Clarity
MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and online postgraduate certificates carry zero tuition fees — no annual tuition invoice.
You may pay application, examination and optional certificate fees. Amounts are shown before you commit.
Eligible online students can request exam sponsorship — approximately 95% of those who apply receive support.
Local guidance
Why ALU
Yes. A one-year master's carries the same credits, learning outcomes and identity-checked assessment as a two-year route — the calendar is compressed, the academic standard is not. The transcript shows a full master's award.
Yes. Online MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and certificate tuition is £0. Students pay only applicable exam and administrative fees. Exam sponsorship supports most eligible applicants.
Yes. Edinburgh is Ofqual-recognised, ASIC-accredited and holds DEAC accreditation.
