Distance Learning Colleges in the UK

University of London - External System

• Backed by one of the largest educational bodies in Europe, a degree from the external learning arm of the University of London carries considerable clout and international recognition. The University of London's website claims the school is one of the world's leading universities, and a schedule of events on the site listed live information sessions in places such as Trinidad, Tobago and Jamaica. According to its website, the University of London External System was established in 1858 and had an enrollment of more than 45,000 students in June 2010. Students at the University of London External System can pursue a degree in numerous topics like legal studies, finance, management and English. Typical undergraduate students at the school paid tuition of around 3,384 British pounds as of June 2010.

  University of London's External System
  32 Russell Square
  London WC1B 5DN
  +44 (0)20 7862 8398
  LondonExternal.ac.uk

University of Derby

• Students who want an online learning experience at a smaller college in the United Kingdom may choose the University of Derby. Though small, this institution offers an abundance of diploma and degree programs that include psychology, business studies, hotel management and salon management. Graduate students can also pursue advanced degrees in business administration, education, ergonomics, commercial law and information technology management. As for June 2010, course costs range from a low of 270 British pounds for the least expensive undergraduate course to about 1,035 British pounds for the most expensive graduate courses. The University of Derby offers distance education students a variety of payment options, and the school's extensive social network helps students and alumni keep in touch.

  University of Derby
  Kedleston Road
  Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB
  +44 (0)13 3259 0500
  Derby.ac.uk

Warnborough College

• An "A" rated tier four school, Warnborough College offers students a quality distance education complimented by an extensive selection of student services. In addition to serving students from across the United Kingdom and Europe, Warnborough College provides assistance it obtaining student visas and even reaches out to American students with a special study abroad offering. Students enrolled at Warnborough College can pursue diplomas in fields like marketing, travel and human resources, and graduate students can pursue a Master of Business Administration diploma. Rather than pricing education by credit hour or course, Warnborough College offers inclusive pricing packages that, as of June 2010, range from 3,750 British pounds for a standard diploma to 4,200 British pounds for a postgraduate diploma.

  Warnborough College
  8 Vernon Place
  Canterbury, Kent CT1 3WH, UK
  +44 (0) 1227 762 107
  Warnborough.ac.uk

Open University

• Widely recognized as one of the largest distance education programs in the United Kingdom, the Open University maintains an ongoing incorporation under the Royal Charter in England, Wales and Scotland. The university began accepting student applications in 1970 and grew into an educational behemoth where modern students pursue degrees in fields like humanities, literature, arts, education, engineering, health, environmental studies, language, science, law and even mathematics. The university's open nature allows students to select from interesting courses without the confines of compulsory studies, and prices for individual courses vary according to the student's location and program.

  Open University
  PO Box 197
  Milton Keynes
  MK7 6BJ
  +44 (0)845 300 60 90
  Open.ac.uk