To demonstrate just how proud we all are of your success, we have created the Awards of Achievement, which are awarded annually to our ten most oustanding students.
The winners get back half the cost of their course fees!
If you are determined, you can do it, especially with the tutors support - Hannah Gregory
DistanceLearningCentre.com was the only way I could still work and study the Access to HE Diploma (Allied Health Professions).
It hasn't been easy juggling commitments but if you are determined you can do it especially with the tutors support. I have been accepted to my chosen University to start in September, I never imagined I would get that far. (Jun 2017)
Put me in an amazing mind-set ready for some hard graft at university - Melissa Wilkinson
Fab5 Award Nominee
As a working mum of 5 children under 10 years old, our household is very busy and noisy at all times, meaning that more often than not, my Access Diploma studies took place most evenings, very late at night when I could get some time to myself.
I have been passionate about midwifery since leaving college at 18 years old, however it seems that life, plans and one thing or another delayed my 13 year dream. Now that my family is complete and we have built up a sustainable future for our children, there was no better time for me to follow my dream and make it a reality.
Last summer; whilst being heavily pregnant, I decided that I was to wait no longer and that's when I discovered DistanceLearningCentre.com and without their existence I would not have guaranteed that in a few weeks' time I would be commencing my Midwifery Degree at university. I am so grateful that the opportunity arose for me to be able to gain amazing grades all from the comfort of my home.
Although distance learning requires a lot of self-motivation, I feel I could not have got through the few tough periods without the excellent reassurance from my tutors. The course itself has really blown away the cobwebs within my brain and put me in an amazing mind-set ready for some hard graft at university. I feel my essay skills are the area of learning that have greatly improved, from initially feeling anxious and timid at the thought of planning an essay to actually feeling excited at the thought of writing another essay.
I would not hesitate in recommending DistanceLearningCentre.com to anyone and I quite regularly do so when the opportunity arises. It has opened many doors for both me and the future of my family. Would I do it all again?, the answer is "yes??.. at the drop of a hat!" (Jun 2017)
My tutors have been fantastic, I cannot thank them enough - Nicola Sherwin
From being a care worker to always striving for more, but thinking I am too old, not smart enough or have the relevant qualifications or grades to even think about going to university, made me feel like it was unachievable.
Fast forward 10 months later, after completing my Access to Allied Health Professions with DistanceLearningCentre.com, I have had not one but two offers from my university choices. I am thrilled to bits to of achieved this outcome and my family and friends are so proud of me.
It has been difficult at times to manage a full time job, family commitments and study but I have had so much support from my family. My tutors have been fantastic, I cannot thank them enough. I am sure without their support I would not be looking forwards to starting my BSc Hons degree in Adult Nursing in September 2017.
My advice to mature students would be to believe in yourself and aim for the stars! Good luck with your studies. (Jun 2017)
Has really equipped me to deal with the bigger challenges ahead - Darlington Ojo
Fab5 Award Nominee
Having previously failed to secure a place for social work, due to lack of required qualifications in Health and Social care, I researched and found DistanceLearningCentre.com.
Initially I was a bit worried and sceptical about the recognition and accreditation of the Access to HE diploma, but these worries soon disappeared; the modules were well structured and materials detailed, I felt it was actually more than I would have received in classroom teaching.
Barely three months into the Diploma and having achieved a few credit units I was able to get interview offers in all the universities of my choice and as a matter of fact, by the beginning of December I had already received an offer for a place in Social work at one of the most reputable universities in England.
This wouldn't have been made possible without the effort of my tutor; he was fantastic and never tired of me. His words of encouragement and support cannot be underestimated, he helped guide my UCAS application, scrutinised my personal statement and wrote a good reference and recommendation in support of the application. I am indeed grateful to him and thankful to the entire staff of Distance learning Centre.com.
The skills and knowledge acquired helped me greatly during the rigorous stages of the university admission process; I talked boldly and confidently, like a social worker, during the interview section.
This programme has really equipped me to deal with the bigger challenges ahead. I recommend DistanceLearningCentre.com without hesitation; my long time ambition of studying to become a social work professional has finally been made possible. Thanks DistancelearningCentre.com. (Jun 2017)
There is no doubt the course is hard work; but your hard work will be matched in guidance from your tutors - Elizabeth Preston
I worked as a Firefighter for seven years in Manchester, a job that I thoroughly enjoyed but also a job that taught me about myself and opened my eyes to the work I am truly passionate about; helping others. I gained immense job satisfaction from the trauma aspect of my job, but found myself wanting to follow casualties on to hospital and continue their care.
After years of thinking I was too old for university, that I had left it too long and didn't have the grades to apply, I researched access courses and found DistanceLearningCentre.com. With advice from their Student Services, I realised my career change was 100% possible and also that I could study whilst working, which was essential for me as an adult learner with commitments. I studied the Access to HE Diploma for Allied Health Professionals; naturally I was apprehensive as hadn't studied for some years, but the diploma includes introductory modules to prepare students for academic writing, which soon put my mind at ease.
The tutor support throughout the course was second to none; response times to email queries were excellent and the learning content was both informative and understandable. I was guided not just through my studies, but also in my application to universities, which took another stress away as I had no clue about UCAS beforehand. I gained grades I didn't know I was capable of through the support of DistanceLearningCentre.com and was offered unconditional offers at all four of my chosen universities.
I cannot recommend them highly enough, there is no doubt the course is hard work, but your hard work will be matched in guidance from your tutors. I am now in my first semester studying Children's Nursing at Edge Hill University. I have absolutely no regrets and would like to take this opportunity to again thank DistanceLearningCentre.com for their support in helping me follow my dreams. (Jun 2017)
