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DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

You can stay in India and gain a UK qualification
What kind of academic support is available? The academic support given to a distance learning student varies from programme to programme and from institution to institution. However, the focus is on self-study. In its simplest form, students may receive basic academic guidance through specially written study guides and past examination papers and reports. However, many programmes provide an extensive range of materials including videos, computer disks, audio tapes and annotated texts.

Some institutions have introduced programmes of study which can be delivered to a student's home by Internet, Direct tutor support may not always be available, but, if it is, it may be given through seminars given by visiting academics and email/fax responses to assignments returned to the home institution, residential summer schools and/or revision weekends. Some universities and colleges have local partners who provide tuition and on the spot advice and support.

How much will it cost?
Although studying at a distance is usually cheaper than attending university, students must make sure they choose a programme that offers value for money Institutions offering degrees or professional qualification must meet stringent quality standards set by educational funding councils and/or professional bodies. The standards should be the same as those set for internal students so asking about standards is one easy way of ensuring a reputable institution is chosen.

Where will you get more information? The choice qualifications available to students is wide, from 'A' levels to undergraduate diploma and degrees, master's programmes and PhD by research. Information on all levels of distance learning provided by UK institutions is available from a variety of sources:

A guide called 'Distance Learning and Supported Open Learning, UK' published by Hobson's Publishing in conjunction with the Open University lists over 2000 courses.

The British Council libraries in India and the Education Counselling Service departments will have copies of the guide for reference, as well as leaflets and prospectuses from many institutions.

If you complete the enquiry form towards the back of this book, your details will be sent to Hobsons Publishing, who will then forward it to any colleges or universities offering the subjects in which you have expressed an interest.

Information is also accessible through the website at: http://www.distance­learning.co.uk

If you feel that you have the grit and determination is needed for success and that distance learning is for you- take one final step and find the answers to the following questions before you begin!

Who awards the qualification?

How is the qualification recognised: by the government? by a professional body?

Who controls the quality of the programme and what is the value of the qualification?

What will the course involve?
How much will it cost and what do the costs include?
How long will it take?
What course materials are provided? books? tapes? videos? computer programme?
What support is available locally? What are the entry qualifications?
W ill I have to sit for examinations or will my work be evaluated by continual assessment?
If there are examinations where do you I sit them? Who sets and marks the papers? What feedback will I get?
Are there opportunities to transfer as an internal student to a university/ college when {have completed part of my course?
Only if you are satisfied with the answers should you enrol. The results can be well worth the effort.

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