Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send my topic work to my tutor?
In the topic pages, you will be directed to complete a variety of different exercises. You are not required to send these to your tutor unless instructed.
Can I take the assignments in any order?
We recommend that you take the assignments in the order of the course. We understand that you may wish to pursue a particular interest in a subject but we would recommend that you approach the assignments in the correct order.
Do I need to take the assignments in test conditions?
No. All of the assignments in this course should be approached as open-book assignments. The assignments are formative (also known as 'assignments for learning') which means that they form part of your learning and they do not need to be taken under test conditions.
Where can I find answers to the questions?
A number of questions are designed to develop your skills (there are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers) and all of the skills you have developed can be put into practice in your assignments. Please do ask your tutor if you are struggling with any particular concepts.
What happens if I get stuck?
Have a look at topic page: have you read all the relevant information and completed all of the tasks? There are optional resources to help you along the way. If you have read through all of the resources and are still unsure of something, then go ahead and then email your tutor with your question. Your tutor will be very happy to help.