How you will learn

A variety of platforms are used to deliver content and enable you to collaborate with other participants and academic staff.

These platforms may include:

• virtual learning environments (VLEs) such as Moodle or Learn
• discussion boards and web forums
• real-time video conferencing and collaboration tools
• video streaming services like YouTube or Vimeo

Check your individual programme website for detail on how your programme will be delivered.

Essentials

You will need the following:

Access to a PC or Mac. This should be a desktop or laptop computer that will be able to cope with frequent online activity. Phones, tablets and Chromebooks will not be sufficient for this programme.

A back-up plan (access to an alternative computer / internet access) in place in case your computer fails at any point during the programme.

Access to a good internet connection. While wi-fi or wireless connection is sufficient for most activities, connecting via ethernet cable is recommended in some instances.

An up-to-date web browser. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, both of which can be downloaded for free.

Headphones with a microphone for live tutorials. We find using headphones rather than speakers minimises echo and feedback. 

Up-to-date antivirus and computer security software.

Your digital skills

You should be:

Comfortable when using the internet (feel confident that you can do a basic search and navigate through web pages).

Familiar with your computer set-up, and able to add new software to that computer (ie have a basic understanding of the operating system).

If you have any questions about technical requirements for the programme, please contact us.