Online vs Offline - which is right for you?

When you are thinking about  returning to study, one of the big questions is whether you want to study offline – in person – or online. There is a big difference between the two modes of study, and while they both offer a lot of opportunities, chances are one will fit your situation better.

Here we compare the two so you can make the right decision for you.

Where do I study?

Offline: on campus, usually in a lecture hall.

Online: anywhere in the world.

This is one of the massive benefits to studying online. It doesn’t matter where you study – at home, in the office, in the park, on your commute, even on the beach! Offline studying is usually a lot more restrictive.

When do I study?

Offline: according to a set timetable of office hours, lectures and classes

Online: flexible study, with 24-hour access to course material

Whether you have a busy career, a hectic family life or you’re training for a marathon (or even all three!), online study is available whenever you want it to be, unlike offline study where you will need to do your work and attend lectures at set times.

What do I wear?

Offline: looking professional can be beneficial

Online: whatever you like… pyjamas?

Many courses for mature students encourage students to keep to a business-casual dress code. If you’re studying online, no one even knows what you’re wearing!

Who else is studying?

Offline: typically younger, full-time students

Online: people just like you – busy professionals, ambitious mums and dads, and dedicated adult learners from all around the world.

Most students on face-to-face courses will be young adults who are studying immediately after leaving school, while remote learning is often the choice for professionals who are looking to get a degree a little later in life. Our students come from all over the country and some are study while living abroad, and our average student is in their mid-thirties and in full-time work.

What qualification do I get?

Offline: an SQA Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice.

Online: an SQA Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice.

That’s right – there’s no difference between the quality of diploma you receive studying online versus on campus. There’s no mention of online study on the certificates.

What’s the experience like?

Offline: life-changing.

Online: life-changing.

No matter where or how you study, gaining a new qualification will change your life. Your new qualification may take you to places you never thought you’d go, meet people you never know you’d meet and help you reach career goals you never thought you’d achieve.

If you think online study is the way to go, then why not give us a call or drop us an email to find out more.