What are academic credits?
Credits are a system used by universities for recognising the achievement of learning. Credit is expressed in terms of notional hours of study. In the UK, 1 credit is equated …
Is the number of credits the same in different countries?
The way that credits relate to study hours varies between countries but there is a European framework called European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). FutureLearn’s UK university partners award …
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Will universities accept credits as part of a degree?
Some FutureLearn programs have been designed specifically by our partner universities to enable you to earn credits, which will count towards a specific degree at the partner university. Where programs …
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How many credits do I need to get a degree?
UK universities determine their own requirements for qualifications against a set of minimum national requirements set out in qualifications and credit frameworks. UK undergraduate degrees, such as Bachelors of Arts …
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Do I need to visit the university to complete the program?
No, you will not need to visit the partner university running the course to complete the program. All of the courses are online and you can submit the assessment either …
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Will I be a student at the partner university?
You may need to register as a student at the partner university running your program in order to complete the final assessment course and in order to be awarded credit. …
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What does the registration process involve?
Typically, when you join the assessment course for a program, you will be invited to register as a student with the partner university. This is so that they have all …
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Will I be entitled to a student loan?
You are not currently able to apply for a student loan to take part in FutureLearn courses or programs. Entitlement to a student loan depends on where you live and …
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How will the final assessment course work?
The final assessment course runs over a set number of weeks and starts on a fixed date. Normally at the end of the final assessment course you will submit your …
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What will the final assessment course involve?
During the final assessment course you will receive instruction as to the nature of the assessment. You will be required to demonstrate your understanding of the program material and will …
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How will my grade for the program be calculated?
The final grade for each for-credit program will depend on the program. Typically your score from the final assessment course will contribute all or the majority of the marks for …
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When will I receive my assessment results?
The results of final assessments submitted via FutureLearn will normally be available within 4 weeks of you submitting your work. For assignments submitted in other ways see the information page …
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What happens if I fail the assessment?
On most programs, you will be entitled to resit the final assessment course once. Assessment courses will be presented periodically on FutureLearn and so you should be able to join …
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What happens if I can’t complete the final assessment course due to sickness or an unexpected event?
You should ensure that you only join the final assessment course if you have time to study the course and complete the coursework by the specified deadline. Assessment courses will be …
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