Postgraduate online students

Learn more about how to get started on your course, find out important information about assessments, graduation and mitigating circumstances.

This information is for students completing online Masters degrees and postgraduate diplomas and certificates on the following courses:

Getting started on your course

Tasks to complete before you start your course

Find out how to complete registration, your IT induction and induction courses.
Teaching calendar and deadlines

Understand when teaching and assessment deadlines will happen throughout your course.
Postgraduate online course structures

Learn more about your course, its rules for award and if you can complete any additional modules.
Your Academic Personal Tutor

Your Academic Personal Tutor (APT) is an important contact who will play a crucial role throughout your time at the University of Leeds and beyond.

Mitigating circumstances

Read our guidance on mitigating circumstances for online students.
Calculating your degree classification

Find out more about the University of Leeds Rules for Award and how to calculate your degree classification.
Getting your results and graduation

Find out more about when the board will meet to agree your results and when they will be released to you so that you can plan your graduation.

Payment policy

Find out which payment options are available for your online learning course.
Refund policy

Find out if you will be eligible for a refund if you choose to leave your course.
Tuition fee payment schedule

Find out when you will need to pay your tuition fees for each teaching period.