ULondon & Coursera

[sanantone]

I think there is some confusion over the UOL online/distance learning degree and the brick and mortar equivalent such as Imperial College, London School of Economics, University College London, and King's College which are all highly ranked in the academic world.

The UOL distance learning degree is very popular in my country where there are even schools that are specially set up to teach students full time, yes real butt in-seat classes. This program cannot be compared to the ones in London in that their entry requirements are minimal, a pass in 2 A-Levels subjects with grade D would suffice for entry study, although this DL degree is also very rigorous and well regarded.

Employers do know the difference between an Imperial College/LSE/UCL/KCL degree vs a distance learning UOL degree, at least in my part of the world. There was a recent case where the CEO of a sovereign fund who was found to be lying when his resume stated he graduated from the prestigious LSE when he really got the distance learning UOL degree.

What is put on the transcript and diploma? That is what matters. You're talking about a DL degree with extended campuses around the world, but you're not specifically talking about the Imperial College, Royal Holloway and Goldsmiths degrees offered through Coursera.

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Do graduates of the online programme earn the same degree as graduates of the on-campus programme?

Yes, graduates will earn the same Master of Public Health award as students in the on-campus programme.

https://www.coursera.org/degrees/global-mph-imperial