Studying online

Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for - without having to relocate to our campus.

You do not need to have experience of studying online as you will be guided through how to access and use all of our online resources.

Virtual learning

You will connect with your fellow students and tutors through our virtual learning environment where you will have access to a multitude of learning resources including:

• recorded lectures
• live seminars
• videos
• interactive quizzes
• journal articles
• electronic books and other web resources

Why not try a taster course in the virtual learning environment and get an insight into how our programmes run and what studying online involves.

A global community

As an online student at the University you will become part of a global community of learners.

Community building and collaborative learning is a key focus of our online delivery and you will be encouraged and supported to interact with your fellow classmates and tutors in a number of ways.

For example, through the discussions areas on our virtual learning environment, by skype, during live seminars and in our virtual campus on Second Life. 

Support

Great emphasis is placed on making sure you feel well supported in your learning and that you have good interactions with everyone on the programme.  Support is available in a number of ways and you will find out more about this during orientation.

All you need to participate in our online programmes is a computer and internet access.