UNSW students will access PLuS Alliance classes through their MyUNSW page.

You may contact the student services team by phone at +44 20 7848 7983, or by email at onlinestudentservices@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 Felicia Latta, Phone: 480-884-1991, Email: flatta@asu.edu

Students will access PLuS courses through their MyASU page, just like their ASU courses. Under "My Classes" the course name will become a clickable link that sends students to the King's College portal to access course content. 

It is recommended that students use one of the following operating systems: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Mac OSX El Capitan, iPad IOS9. When completing an assessment or activity that has a grading component, it is recommended to use a laptop or desktop. Students will need high speed internet. For more information click here. 

Moodle compatible internet browsers include Google Chrome, Safari (9 or later), Mozilla Firefox (38.0 or later).

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+. 

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

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)

We are in the process of changing our learning environment from Blackboard to Canvas. This means you could have classes on either platform until our full migration is done in July 2019. 

For an introduction to the Blackboard learning environment click here. 

For an introduction to the Canvas learning environment please watch the Canvas Course Tour Video, and review the Canvas Student Guide.

Blackboard: Click here for steps to access your course. 

Canvas: Review the Canvas Course Tour Video, and Canvas Student Guide.

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.

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 classmates are encouraged within the discussion forums.

ASU courses will likely include more assignments (assigned readings, discussion board posts, quizzes, and tests) than an average UNSW course. Students are expected to complete the work on their own time but by the weekly deadlines that are listed in the syllabus. Independent reading, beyond assigned readings, is encouraged, but neither expected nor tested upon.

You may take advantage of the UNSW Library -  https://library.unsw.edu.au/

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

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

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. 

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

• Graduate Writing Support 
• Online Subject Tutoring 

Yes, please see the credit conversion table listed below: 

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Yes, please see the credit conversion table listed below: 

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Yes, please see the credit conversion table listed below: 

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