For the majority of courses, you'll need to complete a
number of assignments as part of your coursework and forward these
to your tutor. Unless stated otherwise, you will have to submit
completed coursework online through your Student
Community.
There are two types of assignments: tutor-marked
assignments, which usually include essays or practical projects,
and automated assignments, which include multiple-choice
questions.
Assignments are a great way of checking your progress
throughout your course, as your tutor will grade and comment on
each one, letting you know exactly how you're doing at every step
so you can improve.
You can check the assignments required for a specific
course on the course pages under "Assessment".
As always, your tutor will guide you through the
process and make sure you are ready before completing an
assignment.
You may also be required to take a final assessment at the
end of each module, depending on the course you have chosen. This
could take the form of coursework, a practical workshop or an
exam.
We have given you more information about exams in the
Exams section.