Course delivery refers to where the course is delivered. There are three ways that you can study with us:
You can also find out about full-time, part-time and block delivery.
In-person
If your course is in-person, that means that teaching will be on-campus over 80% of the time. You may still have a few sessions online, but most will be in-person.
Most of your exams and assessments will also take place in-person. That means you’ll be expected to be on-campus at exam time.
The majority of our courses are taught in-person. This fosters collaboration and allows you to build strong relationships with fellow students.
Benefits of learning in-person
Online learning
Online learning means your course is taught entirely online. You may be expected to come to campus for exams and assessments, but this will be clearly communicated to you.
Online learning can include both live sessions and pre-recorded sessions. Live sessions mean you must still attend at a set time. Pre-recorded sessions allow you to access lessons at any time.
Online learning can help you strike a better work-life balance. It is often popular with people who work, have children or caring responsibilities.
How do I study online?
Don’t worry, we’ll provide everything you need to join online classes. You’ll just need a laptop and Wi-Fi.
All of our students get access to Microsoft 365 Suite. That means you can join live lectures or seminars via Microsoft Teams.
Pre-recorded sessions will be uploaded to BlackBoard. Your tutor will signpost where and when you can find these sessions.
Benefits of online learning
Blended learning definition
Blended learning may be slightly different at each university. If you study with us, it means:
- Less than 80% of the course is taught in-person, on-campus.
- The remainder of the course is taught online.
Online sessions may be live or pre-recorded, which means you can catch up on it later. This allows a better balance between studying and other commitments, as you don't have to travel to campus.
Blended learning could mean that your modules have some in-person and online sessions. Alternatively, it could mean some modules are delivered entirely in-person while others take place completely online.
Blended learning benefits
Full-time, part-time or block learning
You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on the course. We're also introducing block learning to more courses.
Full-time study means that you are expected to spend most of your time studying. This is similar to a normal working week. This allows you to complete your degree faster than part-time study.
Part-time study means that you will only study your course for part of the week. This allows you to fit study around other commitments like work or childcare, which is popular with mature students. It will take longer to complete your degree.
Block learning means you will study one module at a time. This allows you to focus on one topic and prepare for assignments and exams better. You can do this either full or part-time. You can find out more about block learning on our webpage.
