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Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

Thinking about a different approach to getting your degree?

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.

Once you’ve made the decision that HE is right for you, you might start thinking about how you’re going to prepare to study at university or college.

Use our toolkit to help your students shine in their personal statement.

Providing the opportunity for students to try before they apply.

Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities

Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.

If you’re studying at home, try these tips and hacks to stay focused and productive, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS