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Am I too old to learn something new? |
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Not at all. Many of our students choose to learn throughout their life, not just when they are earning. People often pursue home learning when they want to learn something as an interest or a hobby as well as a career option. |
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Can I afford to study at home? |
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There is a very definite link between lifelong learning and increasing earning potential. In fact, making the decision to improve your earning capacity now could easily translate into thousands of pounds over the rest of your working life. Whether your goal is to upgrade your skills for your present job or to launch a completely new and exciting career you will need more than just the will to succeed. You will need quality learning with a proven record of success behind it. |
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How do I get started? |
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If you would like more information on any of our programmes, click on the buttons down the left hand side of your screen relating to our various schools. You can either enrol just now by clicking on the ENROL button at the top of this page or you can contact one of our programme advisors who will be happy to help you – they can be contacted on 0800 678 1053 – so don’t delay, ENROL TODAY!. |
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I have been out of school for a while. Is help available if I need it? |
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Although each of DCA’s programmes is offered by independent home study, support is always available. Should you encounter any type of difficulty with any aspect of your studies you can speak to our student services staff via our Freephone. If necessary, they will put you in touch with a subject expert in your field. If you prefer communicating by other methods you can receive assistance by post, fax or e-mail. Providing you with an optimum level of student support services is DCA’s highest priority. |
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I'm the type of person who is always on the go. Am I forced to study on a fixed schedule? |
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DCA realises that everyone has different responsibilities, interests, goals and commitments. We encourage students to take this into account and design their own personal study schedule. The student handbook provides lots of help and tips on how to do this. In this way, students get the maximum benefit from their programmes and progress at a pace that suits them. |
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Is home learning something new? |
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Not at all. The concept of continuing education through home learning programmes has existed for well over 100 years. More and more educational institutions are realising the benefits of distance learning and offering home learning programmes as a viable alternative to the conventional classroom setting. In fact, most universities in the U.K. offer some form of home learning as part of their regular calendar. |
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What are the benefits of studying at home? |
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An increasing number of people are looking to home learning as a practical means of upgrading skills, launching a second career or improving their earning potential. The benefits of home learning can be valuable: doing things at your own pace, learning at times and in places that suit you, being able to put what you learn into practice in your own situation straight away, and enhancing your prospects without having to take too much time out from other aspects of your life. When students learn at a distance, they also develop valuable life skills, such as experience in setting goals and objectives, improved time management, the ability to reflect on their learning and act on it, good problem-solving skills and greater self-esteem. |
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What kind of programmes does DCA offer? |
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DCA offers programmes developed specifically with the needs of today’s distance learning student in mind. The programmes are designed by educational specialists and use only the most up-to-date textbooks and materials from the largest and most prestigious publishing houses. |
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What sort of people study by home learning? |
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Our students are as varied as the range of programmes that we offer. Most of our students are serious, career-minded individuals who have come to realise the true value of marketable skills in today's increasingly demanding work force. They have families and demanding schedules -- both of which often conflict with the rigid timetabling of classes in conventional educational settings. For these students, home learning offers the most logical way in which to reach their goals. In fact, a large percentage of DCA students enrol in programmes based on the recommendation of other current and former students. |
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Will these programmes really help me get a job? |
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Our programmes are specially designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen field. Employers recognise the value of a diploma which shows your understanding of the career field you have chosen. In addition, many employers will recognise the initiative, determination and commitment you have demonstrated by earning your diploma. |
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