Study Online

 is studying online different to on-campus? Learning Strategies.

How it works

Studying online is a great way to conveniently take courses online without limitation to space and geo graphical region. The academic standard to online course is exactly the same and all students undertake the same (or equivalent) coursework and assessments. Similarly, online students enjoy many of the same support services as on-campus students. However, there are some fundamental differences between studying online and on-campus.

 Discover how it works and what resources are available to support online students.

Online delivery

Course materials for online students are made available online through the Virtual Learning Platform (Moodle). The VLP links you with our expert academics and course materials through videos, webinars, articles, journals, assessments and discussion boards.

Assessments

Most online courses are assessed by examination, but some may also combine coursework. Please refer to the course content tab on the specific degree programmed webpage for more information.

Pay-as-you-go format

Most online programs consist of courses and a dissertation or research projects. You pay for each course, dissertation or research project as you enroll, making payments more manageable.

 What resources are available for online students?

Academic Support

Studying via online (distance learning) doesn’t mean you will be left on your own. Tutors will provide you, by phone or email, with academic support similar to that received by our on-campus students.

Virtual Learning Platform (Moodle)

Comprehensive course materials are made available through courseware, Moodle. Course materials and assignments are delivered using various methods including video lectures, webinars, articles, journals entries, quizzes and discussion boards.

Online library services

You will have 24-hour access to our online library, from which you can access further materials to help you with your studies.

Discussion boards

You will have access to discussion boards which allow you to contact your tutors and collaborate with other students.

Administrative assistance

As well as academic support, Destiny University Institute offers dedicated administrative support for all online students. The Online Student Support Team can help you with any non-academic questions you may have.

Career support

Online students have access to careers advice from the Destiny University Institute careers service.

How long does it take to complete?

Our online learning program are structured in such a way that they can be completed in a six month period. However, one of the main benefits of our modular program system is that it can be completed over a longer time to accommodate personal or work commitments of up to eight years. For example:

Each taught course (module) takes approximately ? study hours to complete. Based on the time you have available, the following guide may help you make a realistic judgement of the timeframe in which you can expect to complete your Bachelors’ program:

What are the technical requirements?

In order to complete a program online, you must have a computer and access to the internet so that you can access your study materials through Destiny University’s Virtual Learning Platform (VLP).