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Studying an online degree at Leeds
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Discover if an online master's at Leeds is the right next step for your goals
Thinking about doing a master’s degree but not sure if online study is right for you? This course gives you an honest, practical look at what it’s really like to study a fully online master’s with the University of Leeds, so you can make the right decision for your future.
You’ll hear directly from graduates who’ve done it, explore how flexible online learning fits around work and life, and try out the study skills you’ll actually need. By the end, you’ll have a realistic sense of what postgraduate online learning involves and the confidence to take your next step.
Be inspired and set your goals
Meet real University of Leeds online graduates and hear their stories. You’ll see what success looks like and start imagining your own achievements.
You’ll explore the University of Leeds’ engaging online learning approach with authentic assessments and active teaching methods designed to help you thrive, not just survive.
Getting ready to apply and succeed
Turn your interest into action. You’ll learn how the University works, explore the digital tools you’ll use, and get a straightforward overview of the application process.
You’ll build helpful academic habits and consider how tools like generative AI can support (not replace) your thinking. You’ll finish with a personal action plan that guides your next move.
Study smart and stay confident
Hear practical advice from current students about staying organised and motivated whilst balancing study with everything else in your life. You’ll try a short postgraduate-style task, reflect on your study skills, and strengthen capabilities like critical thinking and finding academic sources. You’ll walk away with a strong understanding of whether an online master’s at the University of Leeds fits your goals and apply with confidence.
Syllabus
Week 1
Be inspired and set your goals
Be inspired by our graduates and set your goals
Be inspired by Leeds graduates as they share their success stories, then start setting your own personal and professional goals for studying online.
Discover the University of Leeds learning experience
Hear real student views about studying online at the University of Leeds and learn about our inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
Assessment and reflection
Explore how assessment works at Leeds through authentic examples, reflect on your past experiences of assessment, and complete a short quiz to consolidate your learning.
Week 2
Getting ready to study
Explore your motivations and digital strengths
Reflect on your motivations for online study, explore the benefits of studying at Leeds, and assess your digital strengths and development needs.
Build academic and digital integrity
Develop good academic habits by practising note-taking, understanding referencing and academic integrity, and exploring how GenAI can support responsible learning.
Week 3
Study smart
Learn from current students and reflect on wellbeing
Hear from Leeds online students about staying organised and motivated, then reflect on your own wellbeing and study balance.
Strengthen your study skills
Explore key postgraduate skills such as critical thinking and effective online searching to strengthen your approach to academic study.
Practise and self-assess your work
Try out a mini academic task to practise postgraduate learning skills, then assess your approach and receive feedback through a short quiz.
Celebrate your progress
Celebrate completing the course, reflect on your progress and share your planned next steps toward applying for an online degree.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
Available now
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- 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.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for anyone considering an online master’s degree. Using the University of Leeds as an example, you’ll gain insights relevant to online postgraduate study anywhere. It’s perfect if you want to understand what online learning involves, build confidence, and practise essential skills for success.
Who will you learn with?
What's included?
University of Leeds are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:
Learning on FutureLearn
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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