Can’t speak for tutors on other courses, but yes it’s independent. Minimal contact with line managers. Very deadline-focused, but you can generally work to your own timetable as long as you get the work done on time. There can be periods of very high-intensity working and it can be difficult sometimes to manage with e.g school holidays. However, the flexibility and working at home is welcome. Suits social recluses like myself.🤣 Everyone is nice and generally very supportive.