Next event: 25 February 2026. A half-day online event that runs twice a year and offers a general introduction to online study at the University of Edinburgh. Who this session is for If you would like to get an idea of what it’s like to study for a postgraduate qualification online with us, then come along to this event. These sessions are held exclusively online, so you will be able to attend no matter where you are located. This event was fantastic and really made me feel better prepared for the application process, which prior to this I was very anxious about. The information was great and the format of asking questions through text chat worked out very well. Event attendee, October 2025 Event sessions Session TitleTime (GMT)Paying for Online Learning at Edinburgh 10:00 - 11:00How to apply for online postgraduate study11:00 - 12:00Your top questions about online masters answered!12:00 - 13:00Drop-In Live Text-Chat13:00 - 14:00Supporting Postgraduates at Edinburgh: Student Support Services question and answer session14:00 - 15:00Student and Graduate Panel: Hear what it's really like to study an online masters at Edinburgh15:00 - 16:00 Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials Wednesday 25 February, 10:00 - 16:00. Online via Microsoft Teams. Register for the Postgraduate Online Learning Essentials Join us live or watch a recording The sessions will take place at UK local time, so check what time the sessions will take place in your local time zone. You will get the most out of this event by attending the live sessions, as you will have the chance to participate and ask questions. However, the event will also be recorded. If you register but cannot make the live event, you will be sent a link to these recordings so you can watch them in your own time. Sessions hosted by Schools In addition to these essential topics, many of our academic schools run live programme focused-events in parallel with Online Learning Essentials. These give you the chance to explore specific courses in more detail and connect with the academics who will teach and inspire you. Moray House School of Education and Sport Join the Moray House School of Education and Sport for two engaging sessions on our online Masters programmes. Session nameDateTimesMSc Social Justice and Community Action (Online Learning)Wednesday 25th February 202612:00 - 1:00pm (GMT)MSc Digital Education (Online Learning)Wednesday 25th February 20261:15 - 2:15pm (GMT) Register for Moray House sessions How to take part in online events When you register, you will be sent an email with instructions on what platform will be used to host the event and how you can access it.To get the most out of the event, we recommend: attending the event using a laptop or desktop computer, rather than a mobile phone or tabletmaking sure you have a reliable internet connectionusing the Google Chrome browser, or Firefox if you do not have access to Chrome Learn more hints and tips on how to take part in our online events This article was published on 2026-01-07
