Flexible Degree courses from ICS The World’s No 1 in Home Learning
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We have teamed up with UEL in an innovative academic partnership to develop a range of tailor-made distance learning degree programmes that are fully accredited and quality assured! UEL are a modern, vibrant University with over 100 years of experience and over 19,000 students. Once you have enrolled you'll receive a UEL Student Card and on completion of your degree you'll be awarded with a Certificate from UEL.
Welcome to ICS – The World’s No.1 in Home Learning 2
ICS has been at the heart of home study for over a hundred years, and we continue to strive to be at the forefront of distance learning. We are members of the British Learning Association (BLA) and are accredited by the ODL QC – the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning – so you can be assured of our quality and commitment to you!
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A quality assured degree from a leading modern university
Study at your own pace in the comfort of your own home Take lectures in your living room, attend seminars on the sofa or sit tutorials in the tub! With ICS you learn in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. So you really are in control!
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Greater flexibility You can enrol at any time of the year and there are an infinite number of places available. So you can avoid the uncertainty of things like clearing and enjoy greater flexibility – something that sets us apart from many other learning institutions.
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Help and guidance along the way Although you're studying at home, you're never alone. We always ensure you have all of the help and assistance you need. Our team of dedicated mentors will help you with general needs. They help keep you motivated and keep you on track with exam deadlines etc. You'll also have the individual attention of a specific subject tutor who will provide you with all the academic support you require.
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Online Student Community Our student community is an excellent way to communicate with other like-minded students. Log-on today to take part in our discussion forums, submit assessments or queries to your tutor or enter our resource library. With PC access you'll also be able to use online journals and take advantage of the UK Libraries Plus System.
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Different routes available With ICS you choose a programme structure that suits you best. You can choose to enrol on the full degree programme if you have the necessary UCAS points and this will save you money too. Alternatively by taking one or two modules at a time, you can build your level of knowledge and experience of the degree programme and only move onto the next module when you're ready.
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Stand out from the crowd Choosing to study a degree by distance learning demonstrates to employers that you not only have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding, but also that you can manage time effectively, are self-motivated and already have a good work ethic – qualities that will make you stand out from the crowd.
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Save money! Research shows that choosing to study a university degree by distance learning could leave you more than £35,000* better off compared to studying the equivalent degree at a campus-based university. Plus, with the introduction of top-up fees in England and Wales, some University courses are becoming out of the financial reach of many people. One of the clearest benefits of studying your degree at home with ICS is that you can avoid such huge payments – and stay clear of the average graduate debt of £13,501**. * Based on the British Council for Education and the Government National Statistics Report 2003 ** Barclays Annual Graduate Survey, Feb 2005
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Law Faculty As the law plays an important role in almost all spheres of life, an understanding of law can be useful for both personal and professional development. Our LLB (Hons) Law is a qualifying law degree that can lead you to a wide range of career opportunities. And our BA (Hons) Law with Criminology allows you to gain a qualifying law degree with a special focus on Crime and Criminology. Law also develops key transferable skills that provide an excellent basis for careers that aren't directly law-related – within Local Government for example, Charities or the Police and Prison Service. The skills you gain could also lead to a career in Business, particulary in large corporations where legal expertise is required.
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BA (Hons) Law with Criminology
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BA (Hons) Business Management and Law
“After missing the entry date to University I chose to study at home with ICS. Even if I don’t become a barrister, my LLB will be invaluable to me. The support network in place at ICS is second to none! The response from Mentors and Tutors is always helpful and positive, and everything is set up to make you feel like part of a crowd. School of The UEL ccessfully su Law has s taught it eg ree in d te a u d underg ra r ) fo over law (LLB ma n y a e rs and twenty y one g e v s ha g raduate le d n a h on to high
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I am really enjoying studying with ICS and have no hesitation in recommending this flexible approach to learning.” Debby Clayton Northamptonshire
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Health & Social Care Faculty Working in one of the many fields of Health & Social Care can be challenging, stimulating and rewarding. As the UK’s biggest employment sector it holds a fundamental position in today’s society and there are growing opportunities in this area. We offer a BA (Hons) Social Care – the first full degree course in the UK – plus a range of degrees in the Health Care field and a multidisciplinary Health and Social Care Degree.
BA (Hons) Social Care Working in social care can be challenging, stimulating and rewarding in equal measures – and a Social Care degree opens up a wide range of career options in this fast-growing field. This degree aims to prepare you to work in any sector of social care and related professional work such as policy making, working with specific communities of elders, ethnic minorities, and vulnerable people.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care This multidisciplinary health and social care degree will qualify you to work in the the many rewarding areas of health and social care in the UK. This degree will provide you with essential social care skills, As well as understanding issues like stress in families, and drug or alcohol problems, you’ll also look at subjects like health management and the importance of supportive environments.
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Public Health Health Promotion Health Studies Health Services Management
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Business Faculty Studying Business Management is about understanding organisations and how they are managed. It involves looking at how they respond to change – both internally, and in the external environment in which they operate. It’s a very broad subject – covering everything from finance to marketing.
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BA (Hons) Business Management and Law
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resources)
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance)
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
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HE Certificate in Local Government Management
Where could a degree in Business Management take you? As you might expect, there's a strong demand for Business Management graduates in all types of industrial, commercial and financial organisations. But Business Management skills are increasingly important in the public sector. Many graduates work for larger employers – mostly because they are the major recruiters, often offering more structured training, experience and promotion opportunities. However, there's an increase in the number of graduates entering employment in small- and medium-sized enterprises – and self-employment can also provide opportunities and challenges too.
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Psychology Faculty A degree in psychology isn’t simply a valued qualification that opens a lot of doors. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about people, giving you skills and knowledge that will help you in your day-to-day life. After all, the more you understand people, the greater your insight into the way they behave in different situations – helping you get the best out of them. Psychology has many applications across a broad range of career paths including marketing, counselling, teaching and management, making it an excellent choice if you see yourself in a career which involves getting the best out of people.
Psychology Degrees • BA (Hons) Psychology Studies • BA (Hons) Psychology Studies and Criminology
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Coming soon • BA (Hons) Psychology Studies with Counselling Studies • BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
“I chose to study BA Psychology Studies with ICS because I work as a teacher and I wanted to be able to understand the children’s needs and behaviour better. The course is ideal! It’s well structured, easy to understand and the flexibility of being able to study where and when I want is a real benefit.” Eve De Maertelaere Southend-on-Sea
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A quality assured degree from a leading modern university
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Study at own pace in the comfort of your own home
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Greater flexibility Help and guidance along the way Online Student Community Different routes available Stand out from the crowd Save money!
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