Full time
Full
time courses are completed in a shorter space of time, usually three
years. This also gives you the fullest possible opportunity to enjoy an
institution's social life.
Part time
Part time degrees take five years or more, and allow you to combine work and study.
Modular
Many courses are broken
down into individual modules that are studied separately. Often, you
are able to select which modules you take, which means that you have
greater flexibility in your study and that your course is built around
your personal interests. This also lets you delay deciding which
subjects to specialise in until you know more about them.
Distance learning and other alternatives to travelling to the UK
Distance
learning is an alternative to travelling to the UK. This
type of course allows you to study for a UK qualification
in your own country.
UK universities have been supporting distance learning for many years. You learn by correspondence, using a variety of resources, for example, the Internet, text, video or CD-ROM. There are also more structured courses run by the Open University, which include television and video programmes, summer schools and local seminars.
Short programmes abroadMany UK institutions participate in programmes such as Erasmus, which means that you may be able to study for part of your degree in another European country. There are many benefits to this, including getting new perspectives on academic subjects, further travel opportunities, and the chance to make new friends and improve your language skills. Of course, you will be gaining academic credits too.
Contact the International Relations office at your university or college, or the Erasmus officer for more information.
