Online course

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by gavoby, Jul 27, 2009.

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  1. gavoby

    gavoby New Member

    I am living in Thailand and would like to apply for an online degree but I'm not sure where to look. I am originally from Ireland so is it better to get one from my own country or does it matter?
     
  2. bazonkers

    bazonkers New Member

    Not necessarily but it would help if we knew what sort of degree you were thinking about getting.
     
  3. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I can't say if it matters where or how you earn a degree - although depending on your age, experience, and future career goals it might make a difference.

    Here are some places to look for distant learning degrees:

    My brother-in -law lives in Ireland and earned a BSc in biology via distance learning through the UK Open University. The OU has a wide variety of degrees
    http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/

    The University of London, UK, also offers a wide variety of degrees
    http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/

    If a US degree fits your needs check out Excelsior College
    https://www.excelsior.edu/
    There are two similar colleges - COSC and TESC

    And here is a very well known US school offering undergrad and grad degrees
    http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/online-bachelor-degree.shtml

    Nearer to Thailand is the Open University of Maylaysia
    http://www.degreeinfo.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=309600
     
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  4. gavoby

    gavoby New Member

    I guess I need to put a lot more though into this :) thanks for your reply
     
  5. datapoly

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  6. gavoby

    gavoby New Member

    I'm on a budget and need to work full time, some of these unis are expensive in Thailand. It's difficult to get an international program in the evening or weekends.
     
  7. Woho

    Woho New Member

    Well, give us your budget, your situation and what you are aiming for and you can be sure to get some valid help around here.
     
  8. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    If cost is an issue then check out these University of South Africa distance degrees
    http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=17013
    Costs are here
    http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/studyinfo/docs/download/brochures_2009/studyfees_09.pdf
    R1000R = US$127 = THB4300.

    UNISA is just a suggestion. I have no personal knowledge of UNISA except what is included in these web sites.
     
  9. leewalker1

    leewalker1 New Member

    If you are looking for online degree then I think country hardly matters. The foremost point is accreditation. You need to check for university’s accreditation from UK or US board of Education.
     

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