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How you’ll learn

Study from anywhere, anytime with our online learning platform

Distance learning has never been so simple, convenient and flexible. Instead of putting your career on pause, you can study at your own pace from wherever you’re based. Best of all, your learning resources are all in one place, and available 24/7.

Read on to find out how you’ll learn as an online student, what to expect at master’s level, and what resources we’ll provide you with.

“The weekly meetings and discussion groups make me feel part of the course, and I love the freedom of research within guided boundaries."

Melody MacFarlane | MA Interior Design

Melody MacFarlane

About Canvas: your intuitive online study hub

Canvas is our virtual learning environment. When you join us as an online student, it’ll be your one-stop shop for everything study-related. You can access it via web browser, so you'll always be just a few clicks or taps away from your peers and tutors. Canvas also provides easy access to your course materials, discussion forums, student services, and more.

Modules are broken down into weekly topics, with webinars available live or on-demand, so you can balance your studies with work and other commitments.

If you’d like to have a virtual walkthrough of Canvas, simply contact our adviser team to book a session for one.

 

Your Canvas overview

Watch the video to find out more about our virtual learning environment. Please note that visuals shown from the platform may be subject to change. 

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What to expect as an online master’s student

Getting a master’s degree is a big milestone in your personal, creative and professional growth. This journey will change how you think and work. We’ll challenge you to explore your subject via many different methods. 

Here’s a general idea of what will be expected of you as an online master’s student.

Reading and research are key aspects of master’s level study. We'll give you a reading list, but you should expand your knowledge by going beyond it. This will deepen your understanding of your subject and enrich your research projects. Embrace the opportunity to explore different perspectives and theories.

 

Independent study is a big part of your learning experience at this level. So, you’ll need to be proactive about setting your own schedule. You’ll have access to a wide range of student support services, but you're responsible for staying on top of your studies.

 

 

Academic writing is also an integral part of study at a master’s level. If you’ve been out of education for a while, or this is your first time studying an academic course in English, don’t worry. We offer resources to help you brush up on your academic writing skills.

What your week could look like

1. Weekly topic

Grow your subject-specific knowledge by deep-diving into the week’s topic

2. Weekly webinars 

Chat to your tutors and connect with your peers by discussing the week's topic

3. Challenge activities

Constantly apply and challenge what you’re learning

4. Written assignments

Demonstrate your knowledge through essays and write-ups that address specific lines of enquiry

5. Discussion forums 

Share ideas with other students and reinforce your learning

Your study resources

Our academic teams work hard to ensure that your study materials are rich, engaging, and relevant to contemporary industry. While your learning resources will vary depending on your chosen course, here are some of the materials you could get access to as an AUB Online student:

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Book chapters and journal articles
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Videos, podcasts and presentation slides
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Live webinars and discussion forums
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Real world case studies and research outputs

Got more questions? Contact us.

As always, our friendly adviser teams are here to answer any questions you have. If you want more details about how you’ll learn, reach out to us and we’ll help.

If you register your interest in a course, we may also get in touch to invite you to exclusive virtual Q&A events. Since the panels sometimes feature current online students, you’ll get to hear first-hand accounts of how you’ll learn with us.

 

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