The University of London
Academic Direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science
Agenda
1.
Introduction to the Onboarding Coordination team
2.
Introduction to Student Success
3.
Important Systems
4.
Assessments (Examinations)
5.
Registration
6.
Academic Calendar
7.
Next Steps
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Onboarding Coordinator Team
We provide support throughout the onboarding process
Mandatory Registration Call
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Help you familiarise yourself with your programme
Assistance in completing your registration
Discuss various payment options
Elaborate on time commitments for your courses
Discuss credit capacity
Wrap up all onboarding components
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday
06:00 - 17:00 GMT
Contact details:
onboarding@onlinecourses.london.ac.uk
+44 808 196 0353
Student Success Team
Team of highly trained Success Advisors
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First point of contact for programme enquiries
Personalised support through your learning journey
Mandatory Welcome Success Planning Call
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Help you identify and achieve your academic goals
Discuss programme motivations
Help you navigate through your time management
Assist with organisational techniques
Advise on a healthy a work-life balance
Your overall wellbeing and level of support required
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday
06:00 - 20:00 GMT
Contact details:
studentsuccess@onlinecourses.london.ac.uk
+44 808 196 0353
Important Systems
University of London Student Portal
Digital Campus (Canvas)
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Asynchronous
component
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Asynchronous coursework
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Assigned readings
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Assignments/graded activities
Up to 15 hours of self-paced
asynchronous work per week per
course
Access to asynchronous coursework
Week of 20 January 2025
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SPOTLIGHT
Synchronous
live LEARNER
sessions
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Class teacher led online sessions via
Zoom
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Face-to-face interactions with faculty &
peers
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Every 2 weeks
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Generally 90 minutes per session
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Date & time dependent on course
Attendance is compulsory
First week of live sessions: Week of 10 February
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2025
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Live
session etiquette
DIVIDER TITLE
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Minimize background noise
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Dress appropriately
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Check your lighting
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Be present and focused
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Engage
Headline & Resources
Support
DIVIDER TITLE
Digital Campus Technical Support Team
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Chat (quickest response): Accessible within Canvas
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Email: techsupport@digitalcampus.2U.com
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Phone: +44-808-164-6399
Resources
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Footnote
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Virtual Career Center
Career Engagement Network
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UWill
Mental Health and Wellness Services
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The
UoL Student Portal
DIVIDER TITLE
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Academic & financial records
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Key dates & information
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Additional content
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Registration for exams &
new courses
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UoL
Enquiry System
DIVIDER TITLE
You may be required to log an enquiry if:
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You haven’t received your username/password
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You require UoL Student portal technical support
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You experience issues with regards to payments
Reach out to your Onboarding Coordinator for a step by step
guide on how to log an enquiry
Headline
University
email address
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Primary Point of contact
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Username for the UoL student portal
followed by @student.london.ac.uk
username@student.london.ac.uk
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Access via the blue “Access email” button
on the UoL student portal
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Use your UoL student portal password to
access your email account
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Programme
Structure
One Year
Registration
Study Session One
20 weeks
Teaching Block A
10 weeks
Teaching Block B
10 weeks
(30 credits)
Half course 1
(15 credits)
Study Session Two
20 weeks
Teaching Block A
10 weeks
Teaching Block B
10 weeks
Full course
(30 credits)
Full course
x2
Registration
Half course 2
(15 credits)
Full course
(30 credits)
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Programme
Structure
Duration:
Suggested completion time:
Graduate route: 2.5 - 3 years
Standard route: 3 to 4 years
Maximum period of registration is 6 years.
Programme track
Courses per year
Standard
Equivalent to 4 full
courses
360 credits
Graduate
Equivalent to 3-4 full
courses
270 credits
Cost:
Full course
Half course
UK Residents
£1,459
£729
Non-UK Residents
£1,976
£988
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Payment Options
DIVIDER TITLE
Flywire
Western Union
Sponsorship
UK Student Finance
Payments can take up to 7 working days to reflect
No payment plans or monthly installments are accepted
No direct deposits
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Assessments (Exams)
DIVIDER TITLE
2 assessment
sessions per year
May exams (up to 120
credits)
October/November (up to 60
credits)
40%
PASS MARK
Resit
3 hours
CLOSED BOOK
Entry
May exams:
Register by 1 March
November exams: Register by 1 September
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Inspera
DIVIDER TITLE
Computer Requirements
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Minimum specifications
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Windows: 7, 8, and 10 on 64-bit platforms (Windows 10
recommended)
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macOS: OS X 10.14 and higher
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CPUs newer than 2011 (Intel Sandy Bridge or newer)
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OpenGL 2.0 graphics driver
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Local storage for the recording of proctored examinations
(75MB per hour)
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Web camera & microphone (internal or external)
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A broadband internet connection (minimum of 0.15Mbps
upload speed)
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Word processor
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PDF reader
Footnote
Additional Requirements
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Programme specifics
- Video & audio recording options
- Microsoft Excel
- STATA, statistical, or other specialist software
Please check your programme pages
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Printer/storage device(s)
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Headline Registration
Course
Registration closes:
24 January 2025
Twice a year when selecting courses
for the 20-week study session
Three times a year when selecting half
courses
You can register for up to 60 credits
per study session
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Academic
Calendar
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Year 1, Study session 1
Teaching
Block A & B
Teaching Block A
starts
3 February 2025 (live sessions begin the
week of 10 February 2025)
Teaching Block A
ends
12 April 2025
Teaching Block B
starts
Date to be confirmed* (May)
Teaching Block B
ends
2 August 2025*
Examination period
October/November 2025
December Break
To be confirmed
Course registration for
Teaching Block B’s half
course of Study Session 1,
Year 1 will open in March
2025
Important Dates
9 December 2024
Log into the Digital Campus (after
registration)
24 January 2025
Complete live session selection
20 January 2025
Access asynchronous coursework
24 January 2025
Course registration deadline
3 February 2025
Course start
10 February 2025
Live sessions start
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Questions?