St Loye's offers a range of both full and short courses aimed at aiding health and social care professionals to continue their professional development. The majority of these courses can be studied at a distance. Since 1994 St Loye's has been offering courses which can be studied at a distance. Students can access the modules and courses regardless of their geographical distance from the School. The flexible nature of distance learning allows students to study at times that complement their work and their personal commitments.
Students are able to study at their own pace, within their module deadlines.
Studies have indicated that students undertaking distance education have higher pass rates, better retention of information and better record of promotion than other students pursuing more traditional forms of study. Our distance education courses use a range of study materials in both printed, and increasingly, electronic formats. Tutorials are carried out by telephone or via electronic mail and the internet. One course, on Evidence-Based Practice, is delivered totally by electronic means. Full Courses St Loye's currently provides two full courses leading to Masters or BPhil Degrees.