Distance Learning
Studying by Distance Learning
Taking a unit by Distance Learning is one of the ways in which you can study towards your MA Education.
Studying via Distance Learning means that you will not have any formal attendance at the University. You will learn online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and we expect a commitment of approximately 175 hours of individual study per unit.
There is a tutor for each of your Distance Learning units who you can contact via email. Your tutor will assist with any queries and provide support for your assignment.
What can I study by Distance Learning?
You can study towards the MA Education and the following Study Pathways entirely via Distance Learning:
- MA Education (Educational Leadership and Management)
- MA Education (International Education)
- MA Education (Learning and Teaching)
You can also study the International Baccalaureate Teacher Award alongside your studies.
You may study a maximum of two units at any one time.
There is no limit on the number of distance learning units which may contribute to any of the qualifications, but please note that there may be units that you are interested in studying which are not available via Distance Learning.
There are also other programmes available for Distance Learning in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
When can I start?
You must first be registered for the MA Education programme, so ensure you apply before the deadline.
Applying for Distance Learning
New students
- Apply for the MA Education programme online (application processing takes approximately six weeks).
Application deadlines:
- 19 October 2012 (to commence study 3 December 2012)
- 18 January 2013 (to commence study 4 March 2013)
- 17 May 2013 (to commence study 1 July 2013)
- 19 July 2013 (to commence study 2 September 2013)
Current students
- Complete the Unit Enrolment Form indicating your first unit choice (form is available on Moodle, under section 4 of 'MA Programmes in the Department of Education - Information for full time, part time and distance learning students').
