{"id":62358,"date":"2022-01-25T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/?p=62358"},"modified":"2022-02-08T10:42:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T09:42:53","slug":"life-of-an-online-student-at-the-university-of-essex-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/news-universities\/universities\/life-of-an-online-student-at-the-university-of-essex-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Life of an online student at the University of Essex Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you are familiar with online learning or not, it comes with many perks. The University of Essex Online is proud to have received a 95% student satisfaction rating (National Student Survey 2021) &#8211; showing the institution is highly capable of providing an effective virtual learning environment for students of all backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-29345b83 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Interactive virtual learning platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying online gives you the freedom to study when it suits you. Instead of a traditional campus, the courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE). The <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">online study experience<\/span><\/a> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>interactive virtual learning platform accessible 24\/7<\/li><li>multimedia lecturecasts to guide you through your study materials<\/li><li>discussion forums to engage and debate with your fellow students<\/li><li>live Q&amp;A and seminar sessions with your tutor<\/li><li>online resources including an eLibrary of academic texts and journals<\/li><li>100% online assessment via written assignments, individual and group projects, reflective journal entries and more<\/li><li>no exams on the majority of courses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Student support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many may think learning online means limited support, the <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">University of Essex Online<\/span><\/a> goes above and beyond to provide remarkable support from day one, ensuring students will be able to benefit as much as possible from the university. There is a range of student services available including academic, pastoral, and technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.docsity.com\/wordpress\/20\/2022\/01\/unnamed-38.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Student Advisers and tutors are very supportive\u2026 I strongly advise investing one or two years studying an online qualification, to increase your career options and open up paths to achieve your goals.<\/em><em>\u201d \u2013 Adolfo Gonzalez, PG Dip Education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe academic support provided by Essex Online has hugely improved my confidence and outlook, allowing me to view my dyslexia as a benefit \u2013 something that I hadn\u2019t experienced in earlier parts of my education. They are open-minded and incredibly flexible in their approach to dealing with everyone, with a disability or not, on an individual basis. Essex Online has enabled me to study whenever it suits me\u201d \u2013 Sophie Blackmore, LLB (Hons) Law<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What our students say<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is never too late to start learning or continue your learning. Choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">University of Essex Online<\/span><\/a> helped inspire many of our students to explore their options and further their career. Plus, many more soft skills can be gained from learning online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t believe us? Here is what some of our students have said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;\u201cI have been so impressed with the way that the courses are run that after my degree I want to explore the option of becoming a lecturer myself\u2026 I have learnt time management, research skills and drastically improved my language and writing skills. This has helped me expand my business, engage in more meaningful conversations and given me a direction that I severely lacked in my early life.\u201d<strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Adam \u2013 LLB (Hons) Law with Business<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI have been able to grow my network and receive insights from individuals all over the world, and in different industries which I would have struggled to achieve without studying with Essex Online\u2026 I\u2019ve also appreciated being able to access a huge range of online resources, at any point throughout my course, including eBooks, lecturecasts, seminar recordings and research papers.\u201d \u2013 Tansy, Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Essex Online offers a wide range of 100% online and part-time courses to fit your busy lifestyle. Our students are situated in over 140 countries and studying here means you will be gaining a qualification from one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022). If you still have concerns about studying online, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">speak to a current student<\/span><\/a> to get their perspective of studying with the University of Essex Online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarise, there are many benefits to online learning including flexibility, accessibility and affordability. The additional <a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Essex Online<\/a> perks include quick feedback turnaround, small class sizes and free trial period. The lessons are global with students and tutors participating from anywhere in the world. And rather than fretting about exams, most of the courses assess students exclusively through assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Essex Online has regular start dates throughout the year. It is free to apply for their courses; all you need to do is submit their online application form \u2013 it can be completed in 5&nbsp;simple&nbsp;steps! To request more information or connect with a team member,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masters.docsity.com\/essexonline-studyprogrammes-2021\/?_ga=2.228098708.820840920.1643794480-101472577.1643794480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">go here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are familiar with online learning or not, it comes with many perks. 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