Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials

NEXT EVENT: 26 March 2025. The Online Learning Essentials event runs three times a year and offers a general introduction to online study at the University of Edinburgh.  

It was very organised and presentations were given professionally but also in a way that made me feel at ease. The presenters tried their very best to answer all questions to the best of their abilities and overall, gave very helpful insights.

Event attendee, 15 January 2025

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.

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

26 March 2025. Online on Microsoft Teams.  

This event will include the following sessions: 

Session NameTimesSession Description
Top 5 reasons to study an online masters1:00-2:00pm GMTLearn more about this flexible mode of study which enables you to gain a masters from wherever you live in the world.
Paying for Online Learning at Edinburgh2:00-3:00pm GMTInformation about postgraduate programme fees and advice on funding your studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Hear from our online students and graduates!3:00-4:00pm GMTStudying online is a great way to learn, but don't just take our word for it - ask our graduates and students what it’s really like at this informal panel session.
How to apply for online learning Postgraduate Study4:00-5:00pm GMTReceive information and advice on what you need to consider before applying, how to apply via our online application system, what makes a strong personal statement, how to request references and the offer-making process. 

Sessions hosted by Schools

Introduction to MSc Climate Change Management (Online Learning)

Wednesday 26 March 2025, 12:00-1:00pm GMT. Online via Zoom

Join us for an hour long session with Dr. James Paterson discussing why you should study MSc Climate Change Management (Online Learning) at the School of GeoSciences, The University of Edinburgh.

In this PG Online Learning Essentials session, James will discuss the below, followed by a Q&A session:

  • Why you should study MSc Climate Change Management (Online Learning)
  • An introduction to the MSc programme
  • An introduction to online learning
  • Course structure
  • Compulsory modules

Register for the Introduction to MSc Climate Change Management (Online Learning) session


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. 

Taking part in our online events – technical requirements and tips

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