All types of people from all walks of life take online courses; In general most online courses are taken by mature students, i.e. over 25 years of age. Most online students are already working and already have qualifications in other areas.

The is no required physical contact with fellow students taking the same online course. Sometimes courses will group students together to do a ‘group assignment’ but that is conducted entirely over the computer.

If students wish they can phone or email outside of the online course. Your email address is usually available to other students on the online course but not your home address or phone number or any other personal details unless you offer it yourself.