Distance-Learning
Distance-learning online offers greater freedom to pursue a course of study around your lifestyle and circumstances.
The Benefits of Distance-Learning
Distance-learning is a flexible route to study that fits in with other commitments. Students come from a range of backgrounds. Many are in full time or part time work, or retired, or have caring responsibilities, and / or are seeking professional development.
UWTSD offers students a rich and rewarding study experience due to our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), various e-learning packages, the growing collections of e-resources, the use of audio, video and other interactive materials to support your study.
You will benefit from tutor support and guidance through online seminars, phone and email contact at all points in your programme.
Our students are allocated a personal tutor, and will have access to a range of student services that cover induction and training sessions, IT support, study skills and various personal developmental sessions, delivered online.
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Our VLE is the centre of your learning experience online. UWTSD uses Moodle as its VLE platform giving the most user-friendly experience possible. All our modules have been designed for studying at a distance.
You will have access to lectures and lecture notes, written and presented by our academics. The VLE abounds with learning material designed for you, from exercises and quizzes to forums that facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas.
Your reading and further research is also facilitated by the VLE as it is your portal to the wealth of subject-specific resources in UWTSD’s Learning Resources Centre.
Library and Online Learning Resources
UWTSD has an excellent online Humanities library and our expert librarians support our distance learners in finding the right resources for your work and making printed books and articles available to you. As a UWTSD student, you can also access the libraries in all of our campuses in Lampeter, Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff, London and from a distance.
Student Support Services
Our Student Support Services are second to none, with eligible students entitled to a ‘needs assessment’ should they wish to have one. Guidance and support are also provided to students seeking help to identify an additional learning need.
Our specialist support tutors have expert knowledge and extensive experience in supporting all types of students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of needs.