How does online learning work?
Rather than trying to replicate a campus-based setting online, we’ve built our programmes from the ground up, drawing on the latest technology to create a truly unique and immersive student experience.
Multimedia delivery
The University of Birmingham brings the interactive nature of campus based learning to the digital environment. Our courses are built with leading industry guest speakers, interactive case study assignments, discussion forums, simulations, group work activity and video lectures. This is accessible on desktop, laptop, and mobile devices.
Technology and software
All your course content will be delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Canvas – the University’s online learning platform. It therefore goes without saying that you will want a reliable laptop and a strong internet connection. Should you ever have any difficulty whilst working in the platform, the 24-hour technical support team will always be there to help.
Study and assessments
Study times and assessment types will vary from course to course, and from module to module. As an online student, all your module information and assessments can be found within the Canvas VLE, only a few clicks away, giving you the ability to study and take your assessments wherever you are.
The way everything is structured genuinely makes it easy to follow along, which is a massive benefit for me. The programme is not only informative, but also engaging, and I look forward to discovering what comes next.
Featured courses
Autism in Children (Online) MA
A flexible, part-time path for professionals to gain advanced skills in supporting children with autism.
Mental Health (Online) MSc
This programme will help you get to grips with the causes of poor mental health, how to prevent it, and how to respond to illness.
Autism in Adults (Online) MA
This online course empowers you to apply learning directly to your professional setting, enhancing your ability to support adults with autism.
Higher Education Policy into Practice (Online) PGCert
Gain the skills to influence higher education policy and change.
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We offer more than 100 online courses at postgraduate level. Search our wide range of online Masters, PhD and Short Courses using our course finder.
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