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How online learning works

What does online learning look like?

Take a look around our online study platform and try it out for yourself.

How online learning works

What are credits?

Find out what SCQF credits are and how you can use them to build qualifications.

How online learning works

IT essentials for online study

The equipment you need to study online with us.

Application help

Take our short course route to an online Masters degree

Start with a short course, build to a Masters. Find out how our short course entry route works and how you can study for a Masters without a degree.

Application help

Fees, funding and discounts

How much does online learning cost? Explore pay-as-you go fees and student loans for online study.

Application help

How to apply for our online degrees

A step-by-step guide to applying for our online degrees.

Onboarding

First step: Set up your University email account

Learn how to set up and use University email during your online studies.

Onboarding

Join one of our Facebook groups

Find out where to chat to other online students while you study.

Onboarding

Where to find support when you need it

Find out how we’ll support you through your online studies with us.

Online study tips

Helpful study apps for online students

Our pick of the best free apps that make university study easier.

Online study tips

How to manage your online study time

We’ll help you figure out the best study routine for you.

Online study tips

Create a great study space for online learning

How to create a study area at home that helps you study better.

Case studies

From short course to LLM: skills funding is making career change happen

Find out how funded online short courses are helping Simon Cook make the move into Law, and how you can too.

Case studies

Access maths courses: helping more graduates get into teaching

With school grades as his only obstacle, Malcolm Triggs turned to our online Access course in maths to fulfil the requirements for a long-awaited PGDE.

Case studies

Careers in transition: funded places are helping engineers join the energy transition

Find out how chemical engineer, Jolanda, used our online postgraduate courses to transition to the renewable energy sector.