2017-2018

I was immediately struck by the speed and confidence which DistanceLearningCentre.com responded to me - Darrin Carey

I'm a 32-year-old Detective in full-time employment, currently living at home with my partner. My previous educational experience was attending regular school until 16. I had been away from study for 15 years before enrolling on my access course. I studied Access to Law.

When I decided that I wanted to attend University and pursue further academic study, I looked at the options I had available to me and consulted a variety of resources. I contacted a series of organisations and was immediately struck by the speed and confidence which DistanceLearningCentre.com responded to me, and answered my questions. Reviewing the website, it was professional and had examples of prior testimonials. It also offered a wide range of courses for a competitive price. I wanted to give myself the best chance at succeeding and felt that the way DistanceLearningCentre.com communicated with me prior to signing up was indicative of the service I would receive. This is why I chose them.

Navigating the website was easy and the joining instructions were simple, however, from the moment I started, I knew I had a hill to climb. I had not written an essay before, let alone a critical one and I had never received real academic feedback. The first ungraded units identified the standard of work required to succeed on the course, and the feedback I received at this time was the most important during my study. It gave me the drive to succeed and pointed out where I needed to improve and how I could go about doing it. My tutor will tell you, the concept of "evaluative writing" was alien to me before this course!

Applying for University was a daunting task, but DistanceLearningCentre.com made the process as simple as possible. They provided an excellent guide and my tutor was extremely helpful when structuring my personal statement. I knew I had to submit something that would 'wow' the admissions teams who would be reviewing my account and without DistanceLearningCentre.com and my tutor's kind comments, this may not have been possible.

As I progressed, I found the quality of my work improving. The feedback I was receiving was positive, but the tutors did not let me rest on my laurels. My tutors encouraged me to improve. There were times where I felt confused, but I never felt alone. My tutors were always on hand to answer my questions quickly and the DistanceLearningCentre.com community was brilliant in encouraging me during the tougher times. The community is an extremely important and strong aspect of studying with DistanceLearningCentre.com.

The 'final straight' of my study (January - June) was arguably the most memorable. I was starting to receive offers from Universities and I had applied to, and the moderation date to complete my studies was nearing. Whilst my workload was high, my tutor never put me under any undue stress. I knew my deadlines, I knew I had to complete my work and my tutor me encouraged to do so. Looking back, I probably left it all a little too late and had to complete quite a significant amount of work in that period. I credit my tutor for staying calm and believing in me during this time, without it, I may not have achieved what I did.

Receiving your moderated results is an amazing moment. It is a tangible result of the hard work and dedication you have put in over the previous months. It is also a recognisable qualification, useable in the real world in support of your further studies, or your career.

I see many people ask - Can I attend a "top" University without A-Levels? Studying with DistanceLearningCentre.com, I secured offers from 5 of the best law schools in the country and will be attending the London School of Economics in September to continue my journey. DistanceLearningCentre.com will give you with the tools and platform necessary to achieve what you set your mind to. Put in the hard word and enjoy yourself whilst you do. Before you know it, you'll be taking the next step too! (Jun 2018)

A huge achievement for me and enabled me to apply to all my first choice universities - Emma Verey

I was very nervous going back into education after 15 years, but DistanceLearningCentre.com has made my experience so much more comfortable than I could have imagined.

I thoroughly enjoyed learning all the material that was provided to me, throughout the course. The tutoring help that I received was outstanding and my whole experience has given me the confidence to take the next step in getting my psychology degree.

Completing my diploma has been a huge achievement for me and enabled me to apply to all my first choice universities. (Jun 2018)

I would never have predicted that I would ever have the opportunity to enter Higher Education - Thomas O'Farrell

Since leaving academic education after my GCSE's at 16 years old, I have served in the Royal Marines, worked and studied abroad. I would never have predicted that I would ever have the opportunity to enter Higher Education. When I discovered my passion in life (Physiotherapy), I was well aware that I would require a university degree in order to pursue my dream career. DistanceLearningCentre.com gave me the chance to do this.

Their well-structured learning materials and supportive tutors have been exceptionally consistent throughout my Diploma. It was hard and enjoyable work however, with perseverance and dedication I came through! DistanceLearningCentre.com not only helped me with my studies, they supported me through the whole UCAS application process. I was accepted into my first choice university (Oxford Brookes) to study Physiotherapy BSc, which I will begin this September.

I would highly recommended DistanceLearningCentre.com to anyone looking for a path to higher education as they have essentially helped me achieve my dream, thank you DistanceLearningCentre.com! (Jun 2018)

Course materials were very informative and contained the latest information in these fields - Natalie Cassidy

I discovered the DistanceLearningCentre.com whilst serving in the Royal Navy. It has always been a lifelong ambition to become a Physiotherapist, but due to the operational requirements of my job and the birth of my twin boys, the dream seemed to fade into the distance. Many friends recommended DistanceLearningCentre.com as it gives you the opportunity to study around work and family commitments. After 10 years I decided to take the plunge and enrol, changing my career from the world of aviation, to becoming an Allied Health Professional.

The Access to HE (Allied Health Professions) Physiotherapy Diploma appealed to me as it combined two of my favourite subjects Biology and Psychology. The course materials were very informative and contained the latest information in these fields. The course has been arranged into small topic areas which allow you to study through each one sequentially, further developing your knowledge. The tutors are very supportive and motivating, providing one-to-one tutorials and email support. The use of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensured I was on target to complete my diploma in time for moderation. They also provide support for your UCAS University application, from tutorials to tutor references, so your never alone on this journey.

After just over a year I am pleased to say, I have been accepted into Plymouth University and completed my Diploma with a full set of Distinctions, something I never thought I would achieve whilst being a fulltime working twin mummy. It required a great deal of dedication, time-management and enthusiasm, and you get out of it what you put in. My advice to anyone wanting to study through DistanceLearningCentre.com is, "Go for it, work hard, play hard and achieve your dreams". (Jun 2018)

Because the course was so flexible, I had the opportunity to bounce back - Fabiola Philippe

My name is Fabiola and I am 28 years old. I am originally from Mauritius and I have been in this country for well over a decade now. I have got two lovely children and a loving partner who I love dearly. I have been working, as a healthcare assistant and a support worker, since I was 18 years old.

I have always wanted to study an Access to Social Work Course, ever since I could remember, but because I was in full time employment, I couldn't go ahead with it, as it would have been hard to attend traditional classes. After searching online, I finally came across the DistanceLearningCentre.com website. I decided to give it go and this has been one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. The nature of the course meant that I didn't have to give up my job.

I have recently completed the access course and I have achieved excellent grades on all of the modules. The course itself is of a high standard but by putting continuous effort into it, is achievable. However, my time on the access hasn't been an easy one. Whilst being on this course, I went through three biggest lifespan stressors. I lost my dad, I got divorced and I suffered from mental ill health. Because the course was so flexible, I had the opportunity to bounce back and carry on with my studies. Today, I am so grateful, and I would like to say a massive thank you to my tutor for being so supportive.

I have been offered a place to study a BSc in Social work, in the University of Winchester. On the completion of my BSc in social work, my plan is to apply to study an MSc in safeguarding for children and adults. My ambitions for the future is to contribute towards a lot of poverty, social injustice and mental health research work and to thrive in my career as a Social worker. (Jun 2018)