# Taught degrees

**Source**: https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degree-types/taught
**Parent**: https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate

Taught degree programmes centre on teaching delivered by academic staff. We offer a range of award types and delivery modes.

## Award types

### [Masters degrees](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degree-types/taught/masters)

Gain new skills and enhance your career prospects with a masters degree. We offer a wide range of subject areas, with full-time and part-time delivery available.

### [Diplomas and certificates](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degree-types/taught/diplomas-certificates)

Study at postgraduate level and gain a qualification without the time or financial commitment of a full masters degree.

### [Postgraduate professional development](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degree-types/taught/professional-development)

Advance in your career by studying credit-bearing short courses online while you work, over a two-year period.

## Delivery modes

### On-campus learning

Live in Scotland's historic capital, attend classes in person and enjoy access to the University's comprehensive facilities.

[On-campus degree programmes](https://study.ed.ac.uk/programmes/postgraduate-taught-campus)

### Online learning

Study from anywhere in the world at times that suit you. Our online learning platform makes it easy to learn and connect with students and staff.

[Online learning at Edinburgh](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degree-types/taught/online-learning)

This article was published on
2025-10-07