- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- UCAS Tariff
- UCAS terms explained
- Student finance
- Events
- News
- Important dates
- Student number controls
Where can I find out about distance learning options?
Distance learning courses can often be the best option if you cannot attend a university or college on a regular basis. Nearly all courses within the UCAS scheme require attendance at a university or college. If you would prefer to study a distance learning course, the following links may be useful.
The Open University - www.open.ac.uk
The Open University in Scotland - www3.open.ac.uk/near-you/scotland/
National Extension College - www.nec.ac.uk
Open College of Arts - www.oca-uk.com
Association of British Correspondence Colleges - www.homestudy.org.uk
Interactive Design Institute - www.idesigni.co.uk
Choosing courses
- How can I find out which is the best university or college for my chosen course?
- I want to study nursing. Should I apply for a degree or diploma course?
- What is a foundation degree?
- Where can I find information about postgraduate courses?
- Where can I find out about part-time options?
- Where can I find out about distance learning options?
- Will I need to take an admissions test?
- How do I find the qualifications needed for a course?