We have more than 7,000 students studying by distance learning. The University’s distance learning programmes are flexible, high quality, recognised worldwide and focussed on you and your needs.
Distance learning allows you to study in your own time and at your own pace with no timetabled classes to attend, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments. We have more than 7,000 students studying by distance learning. We have great expertise with over 15 years' experience of offering high quality distance learning courses. 18,000 students have successfully graduated with a qualification studied through distance learning.
What are the benefits of study by distance learning at Leicester?
Studying by distance learning has the benefit of allowing you to develop your career without having to leave employment. It also means that you can apply new knowledge and insights to your working life while you are still studying, with many students choosing to tackle work-related topics in their dissertations.
Flexibility
You have the flexibility to study in your own time and from home or the office as there are no timetabled classes to attend. This means you can fit studying for a qualification around other commitments.
Supported study
Self-study is central to distance learning. However, support is always available from tutors at the University. You will have access to the library’s special service for distance learning students, access to the internet and database services, as well as the virtual learning support environment, Blackboard.
Our experience
You will benefit from studying with a University that has a huge amount of experience in this kind of learning. Distance learning is part of our core educational provision and our programmes are flexible, high quality and focussed on you and your needs.
You can read more about the benefits of distance learning study, how it works and how you will be supported at:
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