Online learning

Online courses

Our online learning programmes are taught by academic staff that also deliver campus based programmes, as well as by distance learning specialists, and no distinction is made in terms of certification between a campus based or online learning award. 

Distance learning FAQ

View answers to our frequently asked questions (PDF, 68 KB).

Student experience

Our online learning courses are designed to allow you to study exciting subjects from anywhere in the world.

Meet Vanessa, a student on the MA Psychology for Musicians (Distance Learning). Vanessa chose this distance learning masters because it gives her the freedom to work full-time while furthering her education. Watch the video to hear more about her experience at Sheffield.

(MA Psychology for Musicians has been renamed as MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing)

Profiles

Encouraging positive change through music psychology

Natasha Hendry Alumni

Alumni student, Natasha Hendry, is a music psychologist, researcher and social activist. She is a popular speaker and advisor for mental health in the music industry and Black lives in music. Learn about how returning to education with the Department of Music changed the course of her career.

My Experience: Studying by distance learning

Kate Wareham MA Music in Education, performance and wellbeing

Kate studied on the Music Education distance learning course, graduating in 2017. She is now working towards a PhD and hoping to combine her academic research and previous professional activities within the charity sector. Read more about her thoughts on studying by distance learning...