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Distance Learning in the Department of Media and Communication

Distance Learning Courses 

Five courses at masters level and PhD are available for distance learners.

All are studied part-time over two years. Each programme shares a common first year (on successful completion of which you may choose to complete your studies for the time being with the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Mass Communications).

The second year makes provision for more specialized study in the topic area identified in each programme’s title with the opportunity of further specialization through the pursuit of a dissertation (for an MA) or for early exit on completion of coursework (for a Postgraduate Diploma).

Studied part-time over a minimum of four years and a maximum of 6 years.  The award of a doctorate requires the presentation of an 80,000 word thesis based on a piece of individually-supervised research.

 

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What is distance learning?

Whereas traditional campus-based study requires students to live in, or travel to, Leicester, students on distance learning (DL) courses study at home from anywhere in the world. Your learning materials are sent to you through the post and accessed online.

Distance learning with the Department of Media and Communication means studying in your own time and at your own pace, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments. At the end of the course you will have a fully recognised degree, just the same as those awarded to students on campus.