As of: February 17, 2024, 12:19 p.m
By: Laura Knops
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Many people are interested in distance learning.
But if you decide to do this, you should first consider a few important points.
Distance learning can be individually adapted to your personal circumstances.
Regardless of professional or family obligations, distance learning courses can be completed completely online and regardless of location.
However, distance learning has certain advantages and disadvantages and is not suitable for all students.
Distance learning: Why studying from anywhere is not for everyone
Even at night: If you decide to study remotely, you can organize your time flexibly.
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Anyone who wants to complete a distance learning course must meet the same requirements as for face-to-face study.
Only in a few cases is it possible to start a distance learning course without a general or relevant subject-specific university entrance qualification.
For example, people with professional experience have a good chance of still being accepted.
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Whether distance learning is suitable for you depends entirely on your personality and your individual wishes.
In principle, this form of study is particularly worthwhile for working people and people who want to combine family and study.
Distance learning also offers good opportunities for students who want to learn regardless of time and location.
During distance learning, all course content is provided online in video, audio or written form.
Scripts and face-to-face seminars are also available.
Support from teachers via chats, video conferences and telephone calls is intended to make the learning process easier.
In most cases, tasks and study content have to be completed independently from home within a certain period of time and then sent to the university for correction.
Advantages of distance learning: Flexible in terms of time and location
In addition to the freedom to organize your own time, spatial flexibility is also a major advantage of distance learning.
Students have the opportunity to largely determine the place, time and often also the methodology themselves.
In order to study, all they need is a telephone and internet connection.
If the scripts are available by post, this is not even necessary. Most providers also waive access requirements such as a numerus clausus (NC).
In some cases, distance learning is even possible without a high school diploma.
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Disadvantages of distance learning: Costs are higher on average than face-to-face learning
In addition to the many advantages that distance learning offers, there are of course also some disadvantages:
Costs: The costs for a distance learning course are usually higher than a regular course of study at a state university.
Social contacts: During distance learning, contact with fellow students is neglected.
If you can learn better in groups and value exchange with others, you should opt for face-to-face study.
Duration and timing: Distance learning is often carried out part-time alongside work.
As a result, the entire course of study usually takes significantly longer.
The overlap between learning, work and leisure time can also be stressful and temporarily limit the quality of life.
What comes after distance learning?
Opportunities on the job market
Anyone aiming for a degree at a distance learning university generally has good chances on the job market.
For a long time, distance learning was not considered equivalent to face-to-face learning.
However, part-time distance learning courses are now highly regarded by employers.
After all, such a course of study requires special commitment, personal resilience and the ability to organize your time optimally.
Students who complete a distance learning course often do so part-time and gain valuable practical experience at the same time.
However, due to the high costs and time required, distance learning is not always worthwhile.
However, for distance learning courses, the ZFU seal (state approval of a distance learning course) is essential.
This indicates whether the distance learning course is state-recognized and approved.