Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Studying an online degree at Leeds
The course explored studying a fully online master’s degree using the University of Leeds as a case study, including student and graduate experiences, digital tools, academic skills practice, online collaboration, self-reflection, and strategies for managing time, commitments, and wellbeing.
3 weeks, 2 hours per week
Dr Adam Richardson
Digital Education Manager
University of Leeds
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Identify the personal and professional benefits of completing an online degree and visualise yourself as a successful graduate.
- Reflect on your motivations, goals, and readiness for pursuing an online master’s degree.
- Describe what it is like to study a master’s degree at the University of Leeds, including academic expectations and the learning community.
- Explain how fully online learning works and identify key skills and strategies for succeeding in a global digital learning environment.
Syllabus
- Explore what it’s like to study a fully online master’s degree, using the University of Leeds as a case study.
- Hear from graduates and current students to understand their experiences, motivations, and success strategies.
- Discover the structure, support, and digital tools available for online postgraduate study.
- Practise key academic skills such as note-taking, referencing, critical thinking, and online collaboration.
- Reflect on your own goals, motivations, and readiness for online learning at university level.
- Learn practical tips for managing your time, balancing commitments, and maintaining wellbeing while studying online.
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Issued on 5th February 2026
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This certificate represents proof of learning. It is not a formal qualification, degree, or part of a degree.