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Degree Via RDI Anyone?
Kaybenson
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I intend to recommend BSC Business Computing distance learning to a cousin of mine. The cheaper option i get was via RDI which will cost 3,000 pounds. Its a top-up program for those that have HND already.
Is it any good?
Cheers
Is it any good?
Cheers
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I have studied with RDI for the past few years, starting with my HNC, HND and currently just finishing my BSC Business Computing.
Happily recommend RDI, great support, online materials are of a high standard and the e tutors are supportive.
Very flexible and I have managed to work full time and complete my degree (last year top in) in about 18 months.
Personally I don’t think you will find a better alternative!
Happy to answer any specific questions here.0 -
cI intend to recommend BSC Business Computing distance learning to a cousin of mine. The cheaper option i get was via RDI which will cost 3,000 pounds. Its a top-up program for those that have HND already.
Is it any good?
Cheers
Who are you recommending she study with for the BSc?0 -
Are distance learning degree courses highly thought of by employers? That is the big question.
It probably depends on the subject/profession. They needs to find out how highly they are regarded in his/her field.0 -
Mistral001 wrote: »Are distance learning degree courses highly thought of by employers? That is the big question.
It probably depends on the subject/profession. They needs to find out how highly they are regarded in his/her field.
I used to assume the distance learning degrees were second best to actually attending university, but when I looked into it (before I enrolled) I found the degrees are awarded by an actual university (not RDI or any other distance learning provider) and the qualification, marking and course models are identical to those studying full time at a physical university.
RDI Don’t actually award the degrees these are done externally by the university, mine for example is awarded a BSA from the University of Teeside.
From a work point of view, I work in Government and my degree is recognised the same as any other degree and it allows me to progress up the scale (which has set barriers based on achieving qualifications)
My 2 pence worth is with the increase in tuition fees distance learning is a credible alternative to going to university, I get the best of both worlds – work experience and a qualification (i also get paid which i also a bonus).0 -
I don't think distance degrees are second best but some individuals do regard them as so. Just the same way as some think of a degree taken part-time at a respected university as inferior to a full-time degree. Doesn't make sense to me but there's no accounting for prejudices.0
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My question would be what are RDI bringing to the party as oposed to going to a University direct for a distance learning degree (eg the Open University, Birkbeck etc)? I mean, they don't even have a wikipedia page
Plus the University of Wales website doesn't inspire me with confidence - bits of it don't work with firefox/chrome: doyou really want to do a computing degree with them?
Is this degree recognised by the Professional Engineering institutions for corporate membership?0 -
Is this degree recognised by the Professional Engineering institutions for corporate membership?
Good point. Not all are recognised. I had a very talented student working for me one summer a few years ago and because he made a mess of one A level paper all he could get offered was a general engineering degree course, which I know would not have been highly regarded by employers and probably not recognised by some of the professional bodies. He would have been better advised in my view to repeat his A levels and apply for a degree course more highly regarded by employers and recognised by all the professional bodies or even do a HND and take that route to getting into such a degree course.0 -
Mistral001 wrote: »(1) Are distance learning degree courses highly thought of by employers? That is the big question.
(2)It probably depends on the subject/profession. They needs to find out how highly they are regarded in his/her field.
1) I dont know if employers actually cares about that
2) The course is Bsc business computing0 -
I used to assume the distance learning degrees were second best to actually attending university, but when I looked into it (before I enrolled) I found the degrees are awarded by an actual university (not RDI or any other distance learning provider) and the qualification, marking and course models are identical to those studying full time at a physical university.
RDI Don’t actually award the degrees these are done externally by the university, mine for example is awarded a BSA from the University of Teeside.
Hi cainy, there are issues that I don't understand here:
1. will I get the SAME qualification as those who went to Uni. Teeside?
2. I perceive majority of people who went to University of Teeside will have good grade as RDI will tend to keep their student within second class lower and pass grade no matter effort they put in the course. I have heard from friends that on-line distance learning students will indeed have bachelor degree but at the end of their course their Bachelor degree will be intentionally graded lower than their on - campus counterpart to avoid COMPETITION IN JOB MARKET.
3. I am concerned about point 2 above. did you graduated with second class upper and Distinction. Is the program truly a Bachelor degree Program?. Thanks.0 -
abbey12343 wrote: »I used to assume the distance learning degrees were second best to actually attending university, but when I looked into it (before I enrolled) I found the degrees are awarded by an actual university (not RDI or any other distance learning provider) and the qualification, marking and course models are identical to those studying full time at a physical university.
RDI Don’t actually award the degrees these are done externally by the university, mine for example is awarded a BSA from the University of Teeside.
Hi cainy, there are issues that I don't understand here:
1. will I get the SAME qualification as those who went to Uni. Teeside?
2. I perceive majority of people who went to University of Teeside will have good grade as RDI will tend to keep their student within second class lower and pass grade no matter effort they put in the course. I have heard from friends that on-line distance learning students will indeed have bachelor degree but at the end of their course their Bachelor degree will be intentionally graded lower than their on - campus counterpart to avoid COMPETITION IN JOB MARKET.
3. I am concerned about point 2 above. did you graduated with second class upper and Distinction. Is the program truly a Bachelor degree Program?. Thanks.
You raised a very good point on class of grades. I am shocked to hear this.
Anyone with inputs on grades???0
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