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A distance learning degree can really help you to boost your career prospects without having to take time off from work to study at a university.

Distance learning - also known as home study - is a great way to enhance your career prospects by gaining new skills and knowledge and adding to your CV in a way which is sure to impress prospective employers.

While many people would like to gain a degree, most cannot afford to take the time out of work to attend a conventional university.

Not only will there be an inevitable drop in income while studying in this way, the added burden of tuition fees is an extra financial pressure, which means most people do not even consider gaining a degree as a viable option.

However, there is an alternative. Home study courses are now more popular than ever, as they offer a convenient and affordable way to gain a degree that's worth just as much as a traditional university degree.

With a distance learning course, there's no need to attend classes at specific times or work to set deadlines. Instead, you choose where and when you study and work through the course at your own pace, submitting coursework as you go. This flexibility means that you can continue to work while you study.

In today's uncertain economic climate, the job market is more volatile than ever. With lots of competition for every available position, having a degree will help you stand out from the crowd and get you noticed by potential employers.

It used to be that a distance learning degree was not held in such high esteem as a degree from a conventional university.

However, with a cleverly worded CV, you can make an advantageous point of the fact that you earned your qualification through home study.

Taking a degree through home study shows that you are ambitious, highly motivated and proactive, all qualities which employers appreciate. It also shows that you have good time management skills and the ability to work unsupervised.

Thanks to the rise of the Internet, taking a home study course is now easier than ever before.

In addition to receiving course materials through the mail and getting telephone support from tutors, most distance learning providers also communicate with their students via email, and many also have online forums where students can get to know each other and share their experiences.

With the popularity of distance learning courses on the rise, many new distance learning providers have opened their virtual doors in recent years, which can make choosing between them difficult. The key to making the right choice is not to rush into making a decision and being sure to do your research first.

Again, thanks to the Internet, this process is easier than ever before.

With just a few simple searches you can not only visit the websites of many different distance learning providers and find out exactly what they offer, but also track down unbiased appraisals on user-generated review sites where you can get first-hand accounts of the levels of service provided by each provider.

Earning a degree through distance learning is still demanding and very hard work, but it is by far the most convenient and cost-effective way to further your education.

With a distance learning degree, you can work towards your educational goals at your own pace and in your own time, without having to disrupt your current lifestyle.