Flexible Learning Options

Many of our programmes have options for you to study flexibly, allowing the freedom to learn and manage other life commitments. Each programme on our website lists what study options are available.

Full-time learning

Most of our programmes are offered as fulltime enrolment. Full-time study includes on-campus study, remote or distance (online) learning, studying as part of a work placement and/or self-directed study. All this information is included on the relevant programme pages on our website.

Part-time learning

Programmes that enable part-time learning allow you to complete your chosen course of study over a longer period of time. This allows the flexibility to study while managing other commitments. Depending on the programme, part-time options can range between 1-6 years.

Blended learning

Blended learning allows you to study both on-campus and off-site, completing online tutorials. Programmes with blended learning normally require you to come on to campus to complete block courses during set times, do night classes or spend a dedicated day on campus. The rest of a blended learning programme is taught online, allowing you to complete your programme while balancing your time amongst work, study, and life commitments.

Distance learning

A small number of our programmes are fully online so that you can study in your own time wherever you are based, but you should expect that most of your time will be online with others.

Hyflex learning

Hyflex learning enables you to choose how you study. Whether you’re already working or are studying full-time, you have the power to choose the balance between study and life. If you’re a student who is already working in a relevant workplace, you may have the opportunity to choose the courses that align to your skills and work. You’ll also get the choice in how you engage with the programme. Hyflex offers options for learning on-campus in-person, remotely while the classes are in session, or retrospectively, whenever you get the time throughout the day. You can choose to study partly online, or fully online. We tailor the programme to suit how you learn best.

Short courses and micro-credentials

These bite-sized programmes are an excellent way to learn new skills while not having to commit to full-time learning. These mini programmes are offered multiple times throughout the year and only require a certain number of hours of learning each week to complete. They are designed specifically with flexibility in mind, which means you’ll easily be able to fit study around other commitments.

Certificates of Proficiency

Don’t want to commit to a full programme but you would like to complete a course from a programme? Whether it be out of interest or just simply professional development, there are a number of programmes where you can just enrol in a course and gain a Certificate of Proficiency by completing the course assessments. It is a good way to gain knowledge and skills without having to commit to a whole programme.