How you will learn
Online learning is extremely flexible allowing you to study around existing work and family commitments.
A variety of platforms are used to deliver content and enable you to collaborate with other participants and academic staff.
These platforms may include:
- virtual learning environments (VLEs) such as Moodle or Learn
- discussion boards and web forums
- real-time video conferencing and collaboration tools
- video streaming services like YouTube or Vimeo
Check your individual programme website for detail on how your programme will be delivered.
Essentials
You will need the following:
Access to a PC or Mac. This should be a desktop or laptop computer that will be able to cope with frequent online activity. Phones, tablets and Chromebooks will not be sufficient for this programme.
A back-up plan (access to an alternative computer / internet access) in place in case your computer fails at any point during the programme.
Access to a good internet connection. While wi-fi or wireless connection is sufficient for most activities, connecting via ethernet cable is recommended in some instances.
An up-to-date web browser. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, both of which can be downloaded for free.
Headphones with a microphone for live tutorials. We find using headphones rather than speakers minimises echo and feedback.
Up-to-date antivirus and computer security software.
Your digital skills
You should be:
Comfortable when using the internet (feel confident that you can do a basic search and navigate through web pages).
Familiar with your computer set-up, and able to add new software to that computer (ie have a basic understanding of the operating system).
If you have any questions about technical requirements for the programme, please contact us.