Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials

NEXT EVENT: 15 January 2025. The Online Learning Essentials event runs three times a year and offers a general introduction to online study at the University of Edinburgh.  

Who can attend

If you would like to get an idea of what it’s like to study for a postgraduate qualification online with us, then come along to this event. 

This sessions are held exclusively online, so you will be able to attend no matter where you are located.

I felt like I got a feeling for the culture. I trust the value of the online teaching more now that I have heard testimonials and seen/heard people that work at the university. 

Event attendee, 11 January 2023

Join us live or watch a recording

The sessions will take place at UK local time (Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT), so please check what time the sessions will take place in your local time zone.  

You will get the most out of this event by attending the live sessions, as you will have the chance to participate and ask questions.  

However, the event will also be recorded. If you register but can’t make the live event, you will be sent a link to these recordings so you can watch them in your own time.  

Next event

15 January 2025. Online on Microsoft Teams.  

This event will include sessions which will give you: 

  • a chance to ask current online students and graduates about their experience 
  • information on what it’s like to study online
  • information on how to apply
  • guidance on writing your personal statement and getting references 

Register now

How to take part in online events 

When you register, you will be sent an email with instructions on what platform will be used to host the event and how you can access it.   

To get the most out of the event, we recommend: 

  • attending the event using a laptop or desktop computer, rather than a mobile phone or tablet 
  • making sure you have a reliable internet connection 
  • using the Google Chrome browser, or Firefox if you don’t have access to Chrome   

You can find more hints and tips, including information on how to use the main platforms we use to host our events, on the Taking part in our online events page. 

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