2020-2021

I strongly encourage others who felt just like me to complete their education with them - Francesca Abbassi

I wasn't really doing much with my life prior to starting my course with DistanceLearningCentre.com. I left school halfway through my A levels due to my mental health; it was devastating not to be able to complete them. That's what inspired me to finish my studies and gain an Access to HE Diploma. I studied Nursing and Midwifery, and upon completion, I have now secured a place at university this September to study Children's Nursing!

My achievements on the course are about completion of my studies that were robbed from me in my teenage years, and completion of a very special chapter in my life. DistanceLearningCentre.com have been a dream, I strongly encourage others who felt just like me to complete their education with them! (July 2021)

I did not know what to expect whilst trying to fit this course around working, thankfully DistanceLearningCentre.com is designed specifically to accommodate this - Paul Rogers

Before beginning my course at DistanceLearningCentre.com I worked in Radiology as an assistant. I decided to further my career and aim to graduate from university with a degree in Diagnostic Radiography so I began searching for a route into the field as I did not hold any A-levels. I discovered that they offered an access course (Access to Higher Education Diploma - Radiography) which is aimed specifically towards this specialty and decided to join whilst still working full time. I wanted to achieve 45 graded credits at merit or higher within a year to gain a place at university for 2021 and that is exactly what I have managed to achieve.

I did not know what to expect whilst trying to fit this course around working, but thankfully DistanceLearningCentre.com is designed specifically to accommodate this. The course is split into assessments and is very well laid out, offering a broad range of information to help you understand the subjects with a clear time frame and log to manage your workload. Do not underestimate how important the tutors are if you feel as though you are struggling on a subject. They are very kind and informative whilst helping you understand what you need to achieve your goals. I can now start University in September 2021 with the ability to research topics, perform academic writing, and with a foundation of knowledge on the degree subject that I will be undertaking. (July 2021)

That's when I knew that distance learning was definitely for me - Jessica Kidd

I have always dreamed of Studying Nursing at University, however, struggled to fit a full-time level 3 college course around my full-time job and life style.

I came across DistanceLearningCentre.com online, along with outstanding and realistic reviews from other students! That's when I knew that distance learning was definitely for me!

I was extremely anxious to begin with, as I had been out of education for over 5 years. Despite the world encountering a worldwide pandemic (COVID), DistanceLearningCentre.com displayed continuous support from student support to tutors and other students!

I have never studied online before and found the website very daunting and confusing! However, I found the Facebook forum highly advisable! This eliminated substantial pressure and unnecessary stress.

My psychology and biology tutors manifested great passion for teaching throughout, replying swiftly to emails, offering Skype tutorials if needed and even phone calls! DistanceLearningCente.com has provided me with competence to work independently and flexibility to study around my full-time job. I have now applied for University and receive a conditional offer along with various interviews!

I can't thank DistanceLearningCentre.com enough! There have been countless late nights, long days, sweat and tears! But my tutors always encouraged and praised my hard work, providing me with confidence, not only to power through a years course in under 9 months, but confidence to succeed through University and make a great nurse! (July 2021)

Each tutorial I had was insightful and educational and kept me motivated - Dawn Evans

When I left the Royal Navy in February 2019 after 23 years' service, I never thought for one second, I would be heading to university in September 2021 to retrain as a midwife, as I found myself in the United States supporting my husband for a 2 and half year military appointment, looking after our two young children and considering my next career move. I had always been fascinated by midwifery and working in healthcare but was unsure about embarking on such a different career path as I did not possess the required educational qualifications to undertake a BSc in Midwifery at any university.

After conducting some online research, I discovered that an Access to Higher Education Diploma with science was the qualification I needed. However, achieving this via online learning was my only option whilst living overseas. I discovered DistanceLearningCentre.com after further higher education research, and applied to do their Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery which I started in April 2020, just as the Covid pandemic really began impacting life in the USA.

With the schools shutting down and having both kids at home full time, I persevered with the course in between home schooling and keeping the house running. I was utterly determined that I wanted to apply for a university place for when we eventually got back to the UK in August 2021, but at times I felt I had no chance of achieving my aim. However, throughout the 12 months of studying with DistanceLearningCentre.com, the support I was given from both of my tutors was absolutely incredible. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Each tutorial I had was insightful and educational and kept me motivated in completing the individual course sections.

Whilst I had achieved an offer, I still had much work to do to meet the grade requirement but both my tutors kept me focused, on track, encouraged me and pushed me academically to achieve the grades I needed. I never thought I would ever go to university in my lifetime; I thought I was too old and would never achieve the academics required to be considered. I cannot thank my tutors enough. They are the reason I am going to university this year and I am so very excited!

I highly recommend DistanceLearningCentre.com as they have helped me realise my academic potential and I have gained so much confidence in this regard as a result. The overall course really opened my eyes to the many issues and challenges I may face when entering the healthcare sector and as such I feel ready to make a real contribution to the NHS workforce whenever I get there! I just hope I will continue to do my tutors proud as I embark on my new journey into midwifery. Thank you so much DistanceLearningCentre.com! (July 2021)

The straightforward course structure and learning plan meant that I was able to keep on top of my deadlines - Paige Wilson

After failing to secure a place on a Midwifery degree during school I truly believed I would never be good enough, disheartened I struggled to find the motivation for my A-levels and left school with poor grades.

After years of unfulfilling administration jobs, the pandemic presented the perfect opportunity for me to focus my time and energy on supporting the NHS, a lifelong ambition. I spent 4 months working on the Test and Trace campaign as a Call Handler and then took up a cleaning role at the local hospital when I saw they were advertising for support. Working throughout the pandemic in a hospital setting was tough, but extremely rewarding; it was great to go to work and finally feel like I was making a difference.

Feeling inspired, I knew there was no better time to give midwifery another go. I discussed with my managers my sustained interest in maternity care and was placed on the Obstetric Theatres before securing a role as a Clerical Officer on the Labour Ward. I signed up to DistanceLearningCentre.com as I wanted to study whilst continuing to provide support within the hospital, the flexibility of studying online allowed me to do this.

Throughout the course I have felt incredibly supported by both my supervisors, they have each demonstrated a genuine interest in my learning, going that extra mile to ensure I understood the content of each unit. The straightforward course structure and learning plan meant that I was able to keep on top of my deadlines. Receiving thorough feedback after each unit allowed me to progress throughout the course to ensure I secured the grades I needed to apply for university.

I truly believe the time and effort taken by my tutors to write me an extremely personal academic reference that expressed my enthusiasm contributed to me receiving 4/4 interviews! I received offers from each university and I am now in a position I never thought I would be, preparing for life as a student midwife. My only regret is not doing the course earlier. (July 2021)