Blended learning explained
What is blended learning?
Blended learning combines on-campus or in-person learning with the flexibility of online study.
Blended courses and degrees can take many forms. You’ll find courses that combine online study with in-person:
- workshops
- lab work
- work placements
- summer schools
- on-campus lectures or classes.
Work-based learning
Some blended courses are delivered via work-based learning. This is where you study online at the same time as being employed or working on a voluntary basis. It means you gain valuable work experience and continue to earn while you learn too. It also puts you at a unique advantage – being able to apply your learning directly in your workplace.
Why blended learning?
Blended courses give you the best of both worlds – opportunities to study where and when it suits you, as well as access to University labs and facilities, face-to-face teaching, and networking.
It’s a great way to gain on-campus experience without the full-time commitment, or to earn a qualification without giving up valuable work experience.
If your life just can’t accommodate a full-time, on-campus course, the blended approach could be for you.
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Flexibility
Rather than committing to full-time hours on campus, you study primarily online with only short periods on campus. You’re free to schedule the online element of your course around your existing work, family or personal commitments, giving you much more flexibility.
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Affordability
Blended courses can feature lower fees than traditional on-campus study. They also allow you to continue to work while you study – in some cases, your work will be a core part of the learning experience. So, you’ll continue to earn valuable income while you earn your qualification.
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Unique experience
Whether it’s lab work or work-based learning, blended courses offer the additional advantage of hands-on experience. Learning can be tailored to your work, so what you study is always relevant to you.
Our blended courses
We offer a broad range of blended learning options across our schools, including:
- Applied Anatomy – online study with a hands-on workshop
- Community Learning and Development – work-based learning
- Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills – online study with a professional skills summer school
- Special Care Dentistry – online study with on-campus workshops, lectures and clinical sessions
- Studies in Mindfulness – online study with residential workshops at a Buddhist retreat.
See all of our blended postgraduate courses and degrees.
