Distance Learning

What is distance learning?

Distance Learning is learning which is not linked to a physical location at fixed times throughout the academic year. It is becoming a growing feature of the Irish Education System. Open learning, On-Line Learning and Distance Learning all qualify as types of Distance Learning.

Why choose distance learning?

• Personal commitments mean you don't have time to attend classes or lectures
• The course you are interested in is only offered at a time when you are at work
• You live too far or don't have transport to get to classes or lecture
• No organisation locally offers the course you want to study

What are the advantages of distance learning?

• You don't need to travel long distances to a college and can save money on travel
• Study can be done at your own place
• You can combine study with domestic and work commitments

What are the disadvantages of distance learning?

• Very little social contact
• Distance Learning does not qualify for free fees although some courses do qualify for tax relief

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Links and Resources

• The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland The Irish centre for the recognition of international qualifications, known at Qualifications Recognition - Ireland. It promotes the recognition of international qualifications throughout Europe... more »
• UCD-Centre for Distance Learning
  The Centre for Distance Learning was established by the School of Business in December 2002. The Centre has responsibility for the management of the School’s distance learning programmes and its...more »
• Kilroy's College
  Kilroy's College delivers courses to suit your life. The college has a long and distinguished history which sets us apart from other institutions. We are most proud of our dedicated team of student advisors and tutors who love to help as best they can. more »
• National College of Ireland (NCI)
  National College of Ireland offers full and part-time courses across its specialist areas of business, human resource management, accountancy, finance, computing and community studies... more »
• Dublin College of Management & IT (CMIT) 
  CMIT is a distance learning college, which offers accredited workforce-development and lifelong learning courses in Ireland. We aim to provide the opportunity to gain a professional qualification in the most convenient and flexible way possible. more »
• Open University Ireland
  Through our reputation, the quality of our learning materials and our support system, we have transformed the meaning of – and respect for – distance learning. more »
• European Association for Distance Learning (EADL)
  The EADL is the European association of schools, institutions and individuals working in correspondence and distance education. With members from.. more » 
• Oscail.ie
  Oscail is the National Distance Education Centre of Ireland. Established in 1982 on the campus of Dublin City University, our mission is to provide adults with access to third level education regardless of location, employment, domestic or personal.. more »