Course materials consist of printed texts, a course file, exercises for self-assessment and other reading materials.
Some courses use audio cassettes.
Assignments can be submitted to one's tutor for marking but do not count towards the end result - the final assessment is based entirely on the examination. Courses begin in February. The final date for registration is 31 st October in the preceding year. A Newsletter is produced several times a year and enables students to keep in contact with one another. The course uses printed texts and has tutorial support and a residential school.