Contact the UNSW IT Help Desk. You can reach them by phone at (02) 9385-1333 or via email at ITServiceCentre@unsw.edu.au.

Receive technical support from King’s IT Service Desk(24/7): Phone: 020 7848 8888, Email: 8888@kcl.ac.uk

Contact the ASU Help Desk by phone at 888-714-PLUS [7587], for students outside of the U.S., call 480-884-PLUS [7587]. 

You may contact Martin Healy at advisors@unsw.edu.au. 

Receive technical support from King’s IT Service Desk(24/7): Phone: +44 20 7848 8888, Email: 8888@kcl.ac.uk

For student support, you may contact Mario Matus, Phone: 480-884-1906, Email: Mario.Matus@asu.edu.

ASU will send an activation email to your UNSW email account. This email will include your ASURITE ID and a link to finish setting up your account by creating security questions and a password. You will be able to access PLuS Alliance classes by going to MyASU and entering your log in credentials. 

UNSW uses the Moodle learning environment. For an introduction, visit https://student.unsw.edu.au/moodle-support

Online courses are asynchronous so you will be able to take them at your pace. There will be assignments with specified due dates, so please take note of these as indicated on the course syllabus.

King’s College London uses the Moodle learning environment.

The courses are entirely asynchronous. Real-time webinars may be added to future modules, attendance will be optional and recordings of the webinar will be made available on KEATS for students who are unable to join in real-time.

UNSW uses the Moodle Learning Environment.

Online courses are asynchronous so you will be able to take them at your pace. There will be assignments with specified due dates, so please take note of these as indicated on the course syllabus.  

Students will need a desktop, laptop, or tablet computer with a webcam and microphone, and high speed internet. Mobile devices such as a cell phone will not provide the access and functionality necessary for King’s College classes. It is recommended that students use one of the following operating systems: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.10 or later, Linux Ubuntu 12.04+, Debion 6.0+, Fedora 16+, Open SUSE 12.1+. 

ASU Online uses Blackboard to host course information and lessons. For an introduction to the Blackboard learning environment click here. 

King’s College London uses the Moodle learning environment.

Compatible internet browsers include Google Chrome, Safari (9 or later), Mozilla Firefox (38.0 or later)

Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Online courses are asynchronous so you will be able to take them at your pace. There will be assignments with specified due dates, so please take note of these as indicated on the course syllabus.

While some UNSW courses may have weekly reading assignments, the majority will have a reading list containing items that students are expected to read without a prescribed timeline. Students are expected to pace readings on their own and demonstrate their understanding of course material through essays, class discussions, and final exams. It is recommended that students plan out a reading schedule for themselves to complete the reading assignments.

US students may initially find it challenging to adjust to the way UNSW courses are delivered. This is partly due to cultural differences and also due to differing academic expectations. Within the Australian academic system, more independent study is expected of students and assessment may be based on 1-2 heavily-weighted, comprehensive assessments. To prepare for success, students should review their course syllabi carefully and plan ahead, especially the section on assessment methods and ask questions where they require clarity. While ASU courses are typically structured in a way that outlines the tasks (readings, discussions, activities, assessments, etc.) to be completed in a weekly format, the pacing of UNSW courses may not be as prescribed. Students in UNSW courses are often expected to act with more autonomy in how they plan for and interact with the course materials leading up to assessments. Because of the emphasis on the independent student, as opposed to regular assignments, quizzes and test, ASU students may fall into the trap of feeling they do not have a have a lot to “do” throughout the semester, although they need to be studying consistently and working independently to understand the material for the duration of the course.

US students may initially find it challenging to adjust to the way King’s courses are delivered. This is partly due to cultural differences and also due to differing academic expectations. Within the British academic system, more independent study is expected of students. To prepare for success, students should review their course syllabi carefully, especially the section on assessment methods and ask questions where they require clarity. While ASU courses are typically structured in a way that outlines the tasks (readings, discussions, activities, assessments, etc.) to be completed in a weekly format, the pacing of King’s courses may not be as prescribed. Students in King’s courses are often expected to act with more autonomy in how they plan for and interact with the course materials leading up to assessments.

King’s instructors generally interact with students on an intermittent basis as needed in the course which may or may not be on a weekly basis. When students encounter any problem in a class (comprehension, teaching methods, teaching staff, writing style, etc.) the first step is to seek an appointment with the person(s) concerned to find a way of resolving the difficulty.

King’s students may find ASU’s way of teaching to be different from that to which they are accustomed.  Generally-speaking, ASU courses tend to be more assessment intensive than those at the King’s. Grades may consist of multiple assignments and exams, and often include points for participation in discussion boards and other forums. ASU Online courses, specifically, are built on an intensive 7.5 week schedule where students should expect to dedicate 18-24 hours per week to each course. Courses are structured with multiple touch points each week to  provide a framework for online students to keep up with course content and meet weekly deadlines. Because of the emphasis on regular assignments, King’s students may initially find it challenging to adjust to the way ASU courses are delivered. To prepare for success, students should review their course syllabi carefully, especially the section on assessment methods.

UNSW students may find ASU’s way of teaching to be different from that to which they are accustomed.  Generally-speaking, ASU courses tend to be more assessment intensive than those at the UNSW. Grades may consist of multiple assignments and exams, and often include points for participation in discussion boards and other forums. ASU Online courses, specifically, are built on an intensive 7.5 week schedule where students should expect to dedicate 18-24 hours per week to each course. Courses are structured with multiple touch points each week to  provide a framework for online students to keep up with course content and meet weekly deadlines. Because of the emphasis on regular assignments, UNSW students may initially find it challenging to adjust to the way ASU courses are delivered. To prepare for success, students should review their course syllabi carefully, especially the section on assessment methods.  

Generally speaking, ASU professors are approachable and available for student questions. Check the syllabus for the protocol for asking course questions as it may be during office hours, by email, or via a discussion forum that the instructor monitors regularly. If students encounter any problem in a class (comprehension, teaching methods, teaching staff, writing style, etc.), they should ask for assistance. The appropriate channel and the professor’s contact information is located in the course syllabus. Interactions with other students are encouraged in the discussion forums.

You may take advantage of the King’s Library. Visit  http://www.kcl.ac.uk/library/index.aspx

For your ASU and PLuS Alliance classes you are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources: 

• Graduate Writing Support 
• Online Subject Tutoring 

You have full access to the online resources through ASU's Library. 

You have full access to the online resources through UNSW's Library.

You can find more information on academic integrity and student code of conduct policies here.

Graduate students are encouraged to self-enroll in a short module on academic integrity and plagiarism which is available here. 

Due to the nature of the program, any disability accommodations have to be in line with the accommodations of the course provider. For more information, you can call Felicia Latta at (480)884-1991. 

You have full access to the online resources through ASU's Library. 

Please see the grade conversion chart below: 

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Yes, please see the credit conversion table listed below: 

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Please see the grade conversion charts below. There are two scales based on the grading in the course. It will be listed in the syllabus if the course is being graded with the highest grade as an A, or A+. 

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