What equipment will you need for an online degree programme?

The clue is, of course, in the name. To be able to follow any online degree programme offered by Anglia Ruskin, you will need regular - ideally daily - access to our innovative Virtual Learning Environment.

Broadband access is preferable, but don’t worry if you only have dial-up access at home, as you can still get online and access our VLE - it might just take a little longer.

Occasionally you may want to discuss an aspect of your online degree course online with your supervisor or tutor - or even with fellow students - and for such conversations having a headphone and microphone set will also prove helpful.

If your employer is supportive of your quest for qualifications, you may even be able to negotiate access to a workplace computer with faster speeds during your lunch hour or after your normal working day is over.

Online support from your degree course learning consultant

All course materials and tutorials for our distance learning degrees are delivered via our excellent Virtual Learning Environment by members of Anglia Ruskin’s internationally renowned staff and by experienced educators from our partner establishments in the UK, the US and Europe.

If you are relatively new to the Internet and are apprehensive about accessing our Virtual Learning Environment for your distance learning degree, there’s no need to worry. A member of our team will talk you through any concerns and help you get started.

Our friendly, supportive staff will also help you become familiar with our easy-to-use system for downloading and uploading course materials, accessing lectures and getting the most out of our fantastic online distance learning facilities.

Choosing an online degree programme

Once you have satisfied yourself that you have the necessary IT access - at work, home or elsewhere - to allow you to undertake an online degree programme with Anglia Ruskin, your next step is to decide which of our wide range of degrees offers you the knowledge and skill sets that you require to pursue your chosen career path.

To discuss any of the degrees available at our five faculties, including the Ashcroft international business school, contact us now.