Online Bespoke Courses

Bespoke Courses are adaptable and flexible so you can study as many or as few Units as you wish.

Choose from a huge range of over 100 different Units

You don't even need to decide how many to study at the beginning of the course, so you can build onto your Certificate over a period of time. They will be the right course for you if you need:

Evidence of recent study in a specialist subject area
Professional Training
Employers can use our Bespoke Courses for staff development
You may be looking to develop your career or go for a promotion
You may wish to broaden your knowledge and skills for personal interest
You may wish to test out whether a particular career change is right for you

£99.98 a month
enrol today for just £10.00

What are they?

Our Bespoke Courses are exactly that. You choose which Subjects and Units you want to study so you can study at your own pace, when it suits you, your family, and your job. The work is at the same standard as our Access to HE Diplomas and the tutor service, course materials, internal verification and quality systems are exactly the same.

How do I study?

All of our Bespoke Courses are studied entirely online with support from our specialist subject tutors. You will be given access to our tailored learning materials & tutor-marked assessments. Your tutor will provide detailed feedback on your learning. They will also be on hand over the phone, video calls, WhatsApp or email to support & guide you.

Are they accredited

Our Bespoke Courses are not formally accredited. We assess and internally verify your work, leading to a DistanceLearningCentre.com Certificate of Achievement. Our internal verification process is rigorous and thorough in line with our exacting standards.

More info

There are no entry requirements for this course. You can start and complete when it suits you. Because our Bespoke Courses fit into your life rather than the other way around, you can decide how long you'd like to study for. The more Units you choose to study, the longer it will take. The only deadlines that are in place are those set by yourself.

How do I learn?

For every unit you study you will be given access to its tailored learning materials: because they are written by us, you can be sure that they will teach you what you need to succeed on your assessments. They are more than a textbook - they guide you through your learning and support you so that you're fully prepared for each assessment. You will complete tasks, answer questions (with model answers that you can check), and will be given all the tools needed to achieve the highest grades possible.

How am I assessed?

You are assessed through tutor-assessed coursework throughout your course. Our assessments have been internally verified, meaning that they have been checked to make sure they are consistent, fair and robust. Importantly, they give everybody the same opportunities to succeed. Our internal verification process ensures that every tutor is marking, grading and giving formative and developmental feedback in line with our exacting standards.

What is on my Certificate?

If learning and knowledge are your top priority, details of these will be listed in full on your Certificate and you will have a portfolio of work to demonstrate this. If you need formal accrediation, you probably require Unit Accreditation. If you think this might be the case, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

You can create a course as long or as short as you like from any combination of the subjects below. You don't even need to decide how many to study at the beginning of the course, you can build onto your Certificate over a period of time. All Units are at Level 3 unless otherwise stated.

Unit: Biology - Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Aspects of Human Physiology - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Biomolecules and Key Biochemical Principles - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastro-Intestinal Systems - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Homeostasis, Coordination and Control and the Excretory Systems - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Human Reproductive Biology - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Biology - Introduction to Cell Biology - 3 Credits
Unit: Biology - Practical Investigation (Biology) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Business - Business and Organisation Structures - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Business - Corporate Social Responsibility - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Business - Introduction to Business - 3 Credits
Unit: Business - Principles of Business Strategy - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Business - Research Project (Business) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Chemistry - Applied Biochemistry - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Chemistry - Core Principles of Chemistry - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Chemistry - Further Organic Chemistry - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Chemistry - Introduction to Chemistry - 3 Credits
Unit: Chemistry - Planning a Practical Investigation (Chemistry) - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Childhood Studies - Health and Wellbeing - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Childhood Studies - Introduction to Childhood Studies - 3 Credits
Unit: Childhood Studies - Social Policy and Practice (Ex) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Childhood Studies - Studies in Adolescence - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Childhood Studies - The Role of Play in Child Development - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Criminology - Contemporary Issues in Criminology - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Criminology - Forensic evidence and the reliability of Evidence - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Criminology - Introduction to Criminology - 3 Credits
Unit: Criminology - Offender Profiling - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Criminology - Research Project (Criminology) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Criminology - Theories and Perspectives in Criminology - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Developmental - Basic Principles in Number (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Developmental - Preparing to Progress - 3 Credits
Unit: Developmental - Writing for Academic Purposes - 3 Credits
Unit: Economics - International Trade - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Education Theory and Practice - Introduction to Education Theory and Practice - 3 Credits
Unit: Education Theory and Practice - Practical Applications (Planning and Delivery) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Education Theory and Practice - Research Project (Education Theory and Practice) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English - Reading for Meaning (Level 2) - 6 Credits
Unit: English - Writing Skills (Level 2) - 6 Credits
Unit: English Language - Contemporary Issues in Language - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language - Introduction to Text Analysis - 3 Credits
Unit: English Language - Language to Persuade - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language and Literature - Academic Skills in English Language and Literature - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language and Literature - Independent Research Project in English Literature - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language and Literature - Introduction to Language Analysis - 3 Credits
Unit: English Language and Literature - Literary Criticism - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language and Literature - Nineteenth Century Novel - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: English Language and Literature - Poetry Study - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Analysing Accounting Statements - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Budgets and Budgeting - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Business Finance - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Costing - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Introduction to Accounting - 3 Credits
Unit: Finance and Accounting - Planning a Research Project (Business Finance) - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Healthy Lifestyles - Fitness - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Human Physiology - Aspects of Human Physiology - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Human Physiology - Practical Investigation (Human Physiology) - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Law - Criminal Law - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Law - Introduction to Law Making - 3 Credits
Unit: Law - The English Legal System - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Law - The Law of Tort - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Maths - Data Handling (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Maths - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Maths - Understanding common measures (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Maths - Understanding common shapes (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Maths - Using Calculations (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Medicine - Fundamentals of Chemistry - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Physics - Introduction to Physics - 3 Credits
Unit: Physics - Medical Uses of Radioisotopes - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Physics - Planning a Practical Investigation (Physics) - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Physics - Principles of Physics - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Physics - Principles of Physics - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Physics - Radiology - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Aggression - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Approaches in Psychology - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Child Development - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Cognitive Development - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Defining, Classifying and Explaining Disorders - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Introduction to Psychology - 3 Credits
Unit: Psychology - Memory - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Psychological Investigation - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Psychological Perspectives and Behaviour - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Research Methods in Psychology - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Psychology - Treating Disorders - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Science - Chemistry (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Science - Human Biology (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Science - Investigation in Science (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Science - Physics (Level 2) - 3 Credits
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Health and Social Care Provision - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Introduction to Issues in Health and Social Care - 3 Credits
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Learning Disabilities - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Mental Health and Wellbeing - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Mental Health Issues - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Issues in Health Care - Social Care and the Older Person - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Social Work - The Role of the Social Worker - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Sports Coaching and Fitness - Exercise Health and Lifestyle - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Sports Science - Carrying Out a Practical Investigation - 3 Credits Graded
Unit: Sports Science - Energy Systems - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Sports Science - Introduction to Sports Science - 3 Credits
Unit: Sports Science - Nutrition for Sport - 6 Credits Graded
Unit: Sports Science - Sports Psychology - 6 Credits Graded

The most flexible fees

Easy to manage flexible instalments. Payment holidays. No tie-ins or credit agreements. Great value. If the course is not for you, pay no more. If you leave & return, fees paid previously are still covered. More details on our Fees Page.

Enrolment Fee only £10.00 (you save £20.00), payable when you apply for the course.
Course Fee £99.98, per month or £19.78 per Credit, whichever is greater^[1]. Payable from the day you start the course.
Total Fee variable depending on length of study.

^[1] When you finish the course, we check the total fees you have paid in your monthly instalments. If this is less than £19.78 per Credit achieved, there is an additional charge. It is unusual that this happens, it would only happen if you study exceptionally quickly.

Funding your course

This course is not eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.
This course is not eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) funding.

The majority of our students fund themselves using our easy payment options. Some secure funding through their employers and a few manage to get some help from local charities. We cannot provide advice on funding but we do have a Grants & Funding page which you may find useful.

If you are not funding your course yourself

Please ensure that you make us aware of this when you apply so that we can advise you & make any necessary arrangements with the funder to cover your course costs.

Payment methods

The normal method of payment is online with a Credit or Debit Card. We accept all major cards.

If there are genuine reasons why you cannot pay online, you will need to contact us to discuss whether there are other feasible options available such as bank transfer or Standing Order.

The support that our students receive is central to who we are and the service that we deliver.

Your tutor

Your tutor is both your personal and your subject specialist teacher. They were chosen for their expert subject knowledge and qualifications, and for their skills in supporting and motivating adults who may have been out of education for some time. They are there to guide your studies, and you will be in regular contact with them. Because they mark your assessments, they know how to help you to improve, develop and advance as you progress through the course.

Their role evolves over the course of your studies as your needs change. Initially you will speak to your tutor every week so you can get to know each other and settle into studying. As you progress through the course the support that you want from your tutor may change: one week you may want to talk about study skills, and the next about the ethics of research. Your tutor is there to make sure that your time with us is as successful and enjoyable as possible.

Additional Support

Learning Support - support if you have declared a disability. They provide advice and guidance and signpost you to help and resources which can help with your studies.

Student Support - supporting you if you are having problems with your studies. This may be due to a wide range of factors, personal, financial, confidence, changed circumstances etc. Generally, tutors will refer you to this section if they feel that you will benefit from some extra help or advice.

Student Services

Our Student Services team are here for you from your first enquiry and throughout your Diploma. From clarifying university entry requirements to finding the Diploma that is right for you, Student Services are here for everybody - past, present and prospective student alike.

Peer Support

We have a dynamic private Facebook community over 2000 students for you to join and if you want to raise points with staff this can be done via the Student Action Group.

Flexibility

We make our courses suit you and your life: if your circumstances or priorities change then your course can too. We are here to help you achieve, and so altering your target completion date, payment date, or extending your study period is always possible.

Technical Department

From accessing learning materials to uploading documents, if you need any technical support during your studies our Technical Department is there for you.

Financial Department

You can contact Finance Should you need any help or advice about fees, payment options, or there are changes to your circumstances.

Laptop or Computer

Due to the academic nature and depth of this course you will not be able to study it entirely on a Mobile Phone or Tablet.

Accreditation

If you require formal accreditation for the Units your are planning to study, such as if you are wanting to use it as evidence of recent study or additional units on top of an Access to HE Diploma for a university application, please contact us to discuss your options.

Some Universities are very familiar with the quality of what we provide, so some will accept a DistanceLearningCentre.com Certificate as provided by this course. One such example is Edinburgh Napier.

We strongly advise that you make sure you understand exactly what your university is requesting from you. And we are happy to provide you with help and advice so you can be sure you are studying the right course.