Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials

NEXT EVENT: October 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.

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

The event on 26 March has now taken place.  The next event for Online Learning Programmes is the Online Learning Open Days taking place on 21 and 22 May. 

Find out more about the Online Learning Open Days

 

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