Distance Learning / Online College Courses in UK

UK Open College:
The UK Open College is one of the largest suppliers of online home study and distance learning certificate and diploma courses in the UK. We offer distance learning courses with unlimited support and all materials provided leading to recognised qualifications and awards. Study at your own pace without any pressure. Enrol anytime of the year and complete as quickly as you want to. Home learning provides students with the flexibility to study around the busiest of schedules. Just a few hours each week can make all the difference and change your life forever. With no classes or boring lectures to attend distance learning provides the ideal solution.

Home study courses are now seen as the ideal way of learning a new subject. Whether you are studying for a career, a promotion or purely a general interest, home study courses fit in nicely to even the busiest of routines.

The process of studying at home could not be simpler. Once you have found the course you would like to study you simply process your details. Once we receive your details you will receive your course study pack via the post within seven days. If you have enrolled onto one of our e learning courses it can take up to 5 days to receive your access code and password. This will be issued via email.

Students can then commence their studies to suit their own circumstances. Most courses contain a series of assignments which will be required to be submitted via email or post. This gives our tutors the opportunity to assess your progress step by step. All assignments will be graded and a report is issued containing any suggestions for improvement as and when required.

Attending college is no longer the preferred study option for many students. The flexibility that home study brings allows even the busiest of students to learn a new skill. Students can study from home as much or as little as they want at a pace which suits them personally. Every student’s commitments and circumstances are different which makes home learning the ideal solution.

Students can enrol at anytime of the year and not have to worry about enrolling ready to commence at the start of the academic year. There are no set term times or any deadlines to meet. You can enroll whenever you feel ready. There is no pressure at all.

Entry Requirements: 
Most of the home study courses require no previous skills or knowledge to enroll. You do not have to complete an entrance exam or have previous qualifications. This makes learning accessible to all.

Over 70% of our students have not studied since leaving school and by their own admission feel apprehensive and admit confidence is low. You really can study whatever your background or circumstances.

We believe we have one of the largest selections of home study courses available and are continually looking to add courses we feel will be of value to existing and potential students. We currently have over 600 home learning courses to choose from, the majority leading to fully recognised awards and qualifications.

Distance Learning Certificate and Diploma Courses:
- A Level Courses
- Animal Care courses
- Bookkeeping courses
- Business courses
- Childcare courses
- Computer courses
- Design courses
- Environmental courses
- Health & Beauty courses
- Health and Safety courses
- Horticulture courses
- Social Studies courses
- Special Interest courses
- Sports courses
- Travel & Tourism courses
- Writing & Journalism courses

Please see the Programs Page for a full list of courses.

Our home study courses are available to students all over the world, enrolment is available to all and it is not necessary to be a UK resident. Almost twenty percent of our students are studying from outside the UK. As long as you have Internet access or are willing to post in your course work for assessment then there really is no barrier. Most of the courses are in stock and dispatched within 72 hours of enrolment.

Learn while you earn:
A major advantage to home learning is the flexibility of being able to study around your work and family commitments. Many students who have expressed an interest in learning through their local college found the constraints and starting dates difficult to manage. Combined with the difficult task of taking time off work or arranging travel and childcare they are unable to attend their course. Home learning courses eliminate all of these problems. Carry on earning while you are learning.

Unlimited support:
It is important that our students have support and guidance throughout their studies. All of our home study courses come with unlimited email or telephone support (excluding self study courses). No matter how small the problem is we recognise that students like need to be able to ask questions as and when necessary. Students are never alone own when they choose the UK Open College as their learning provider.

Home Study Course packs:
Our home learning course packs come complete with all the materials required. Most of them consist of stationery, course folders and are delivered in a college study bag giving students real flexibility. All of our materials are fully accredited and approved by the appropriate governing bodies.