How you’ll learn
Why study online with us?
If you’re passionate about furthering your education but want to avoid compromising on personal commitments or taking time away from your work, our courses make that possible
In fact, not just possible - but enjoyable, stimulating, and fulfilling.
Take control of your studies
Remote learning has never been easier.
Access your modules, assignments and webinars around the clock, via our intuitive learning platform. All you need is reliable internet access and a computer or laptop. No need for moving costs or visas, our online degree programme is designed to suit you.
That doesn’t mean you’ll be isolated from university life though. Your peers and tutors will be available through our discussion forums and weekly webinars, so you stay connected and supported throughout your journey.
Your virtual learning environment
Find out more about the Plymouth Online virtual learning environment, Moodle.
While studying with us, you'll find everything you need for your course within our digital learning environment. The dashboard is the front page. This is where you'll see a handy overview of your program along with any other important information. As an online learner, your course material can be accessed from anywhere at any time. All you need is a laptop or smartphone and an internet connection. Your learning resources can include research papers, podcast textbooks and much more. In fact, all assessments are submitted online as well. Every week, your tutor will post a new topic for you to discuss with your fellow students. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your classmates, learn from different perspectives, and further your understanding of the work that was covered. You can also look forward to joining in on regular webinars. You'll be able to catch up with your academics and talk about the week's content as well as take part in conversations with the rest of your class. All webinars are recorded so you can watch them whenever you like if you can't attend them live. You don't have to worry about going on this journey alone either. Throughout the course, you'll have the support of our online tutors and student advisor team. You can turn to your tutors with questions about your coursework, while our student advisors will be happy to help you adjust to online learning and answer your practical questions. You will be well equipped to make the most of your course and enjoy your time as a student. If you'd like to explore the platform in more depth, contact one of our course advisors for a one on one walkthrough.
How much time will I need to commit?
A typical online programme at the University of Plymouth consists of approximately 20-25 hours of study per week. Course modules are broken down into weekly segments, making everything feel manageable and structured.
What does a typical week look like?
Keeping things fresh, delve into a new topic each week
Apply your new knowledge in learning activities
Connect to your course mates and tutor through our online forums
Feel part of the community and help each other through discussion and webinars
Take your next step
Funding your course
Our funding options make it easy to start your online learning journey
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