Advantages of classes



All of the University of Edinburgh's programmes - whether delivered online or on campus - are subject to the same rigorous criteria, which means they must meet strict academic standards before being approved by the University’s governing body, the Senatus.

Online programmes are of equal value to on-campus programmes in terms of entry criteria and overall workload. The only difference is in the way the course is delivered.

As an online learning student, you will:

earn an internationally recognised degree

be able to study anywhere that has an internet connection

have the flexibility to study when it's most convenient for you

be taught by academics working at the leading edge of your field

become part of a rich and varied online community

have access to University support services

How will I learn?

Programmes are delivered in courses that you can complete at times convenient to you.

Our online programmes deliver programme content and opportunities to interact with other students in a number of ways.

We use a variety of platforms to deliver content and allow you to interact with other students. Platforms may include one or more of the following:

virtual learning environment, e.g. Moodle, Learn or Blackboard Collaborate

wikis

blogs

discussion boards and forums

video streaming services, e.g. YouTube or Vimeo

virtual worlds, e.g. SecondLife

During your programme induction, your Programme Director will introduce you to the platforms that will be used for your programme. We don't expect you to know how to use these platforms before your induction.

What are the technical requirements?

To study one of our online programme, you will usually only need a computer with internet access.

If a programme has more advanced requirements, these will be outlined on the degree finder. You can check with the programme director if you have any queries or concerns.

You will be part of a diverse online network of fellow students from around the world and should feel confident interacting with this network through discussion boards, blogs, online tutorials or joint assignments.

For example, let’s say you’re mostly interested in neuroscience. All it takes is a Google search for such online course, and you’ll easily find the online programs offered by some of the most prestigious universities from all around the world. You can take such a course even if you have no aspirations to apply that knowledge in your future profession, but you’re simply curious to discover new interests and understand how the human brain works. The great variety of online programs and courses is a huge advantage of this type of education. It doesn’t matter where you live and what you want to study – you can always find a suitable course or even a degree program that you can follow from home

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