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Are there any requirements to enrol on a DCA Photography programme? |
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Our distance learning programmes are designed to benefit everyone who studies them. This diploma course is suitable for beginners through to more confident photographers and there are no requirements for enrolment. All you need to be successful on the course is determination and commitment – we will provide the rest! |
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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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Do you follow the traditional academic calendar or can I start at any time? |
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With DCA Home learning you can start your studies at any time. Unlike traditional colleges and universities there is no need to wait for the beginning of the next academic year - which means you can make maximum use of your time and gain your qualification more quickly. |
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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. Many students who have not undertaken formal study for some time feel nervous about starting something new. You are not alone and should you encounter any type of difficulty with any aspect of your studies you can speak to our student services staff via our Freephone number. 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. Open and distance learning is fast becoming an accepted and indispensible part of mainstream education. 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 and colleges 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 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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What type of job might the DCA Photography Diploma help me to get? |
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Professional photographers have the option to work in a wide variety of specialist areas within the industry. This is an extremely flexible and rewarding career choice; you have the option to start your own business, work for an established company, or to take work on a freelance basis as and when it fits around other commitments. This career choice is ideal for creative people looking for flexible work with high earning potential. The DCA diploma course will guide you through starting your own photography business and how to gain employment in the industry. |
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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 qualification will I receive? |
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You will receive a level 3 qualification as accredited by NCFE under IIQ License. On completion of the course, you will receive our Diploma and an official transcript detailing the areas of study covered by your course. You will also receive certification from NCFE. |
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What is NCFE? |
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NCFE has been an awarding body for 160 years and provides accreditation for DCA qualifications. |
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