Person completes remote computer science degree via Coursera. The individual, a software developer with nearly two decades of industry experience, finished a Bachelor of Computer Science degree offered by the University of London through Coursera after 3 years and 9 months of part‑time study while employed full time.

The program requires a high school diploma or performance‑based admission based on two introductory modules. Tuition ranges from £14,666 to £21,829 depending on residence and study pace; the author's total expense was approximately £17,000. Three modules were substituted with Coursera‑provided professional certificates, reducing the overall duration.

Study progress followed a session‑based schedule, with up to four modules per session and a six‑year completion deadline. The author completed an average of three modules per session, using recognition of prior learning certificates to accelerate progress. Exams were administered remotely via Inspera proctoring software, with a four‑hour time limit and recent restrictions on open‑book policies.

The remote format presented several challenges. Grade release averaged three months, delaying feedback. Resits could require waiting a full year before retaking a failed component. Platform limitations included mandatory multiple file uploads, inability to edit submissions without reuploading, and occasional Inspera crashes that halted exams midway. Support response times were reported as lengthy.

In February 2025 the university introduced an AI assessment policy. Submitting work generated by large language models without acknowledgment is classified as contract cheating under General Regulation 7.9, which defines three levels of AI use in assessments. The policy reflects growing integration of AI tools into the curriculum.

The experience highlighted the variability of remote learning environments, the importance of consistent study habits, and the impact of institutional policies on student progress. The author noted that the degree expanded technical knowledge and provided exposure to diverse peers, while acknowledging ongoing challenges with grading timelines and platform usability.