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Stories
How distance learning helped me balance ambition with working full-time to achieve success
Simon Clarke, MEP Director - Mission Critical at Elliot Group, recounts his positive experience of studying the distance learning MSc Quantity Surveying Commercial Management course over the past two years.
Stories
"I first met the course team over Teams in November 2023 to discuss pursuing the MSc Quantity Surveying Commercial Management course, and since commencing in January 2024 I haven't looked back.
"Though challenging at times, the course content was thoroughly enjoyable, and I've taken away so many learnings which I now apply every day.
"My experience of using the MyBeckett platform to interact with the learning material for each module has been second-to-none. It made distance learning feel like the new normal - a credit to the whole course team that makes this a reality for students."
"The experience of using the MyBeckett platform has been second-to-none. It made distance learning feel like the new normal."
"My experience engaging with the course team has only been positive, and their knowledge, calibre, and willingness to engage in their specialist areas has been so refreshing and encouraging.
"The learning experience removed the lecturer-student dynamic, treating us like professionals. The teaching team made very complex - and new - material enjoyable and understandable. They really went the extra mile to make time to ensure we really understood the content, and we could ask questions, clarify concepts, and enhance our learning."
"My experience engaging with the course team has only been positive, and their knowledge, calibre, and willingness to engage in their specialist areas has been so refreshing and encouraging."
"My dissertation supervisor was fantastic. Every meeting we had I took guidance from, and they always found the time to discuss other aspects of their own experience, which I benefitted from considerably - especially being a distance learner. If supervising dissertations was an artform, this lecturer has mastered it.
"The course team were also excellent at considering our wellbeing, frequently acknowledging the difficulties of balancing studying with homelife and working full-time.
"I felt it important to share my very positive experience over the past two years. I hope that it inspires future distance learners to study the course they're considering."
Joanne Lloyd, Course Director of the MSc Quantity Surveying Commercial Management course, said: "The course is delivered by friendly and supportive academic staff providing a sense of community and enabling graduates to achieve the accredited degree they need to pursue Chartered Surveyor status."
Simon Clarke
Simon Clarke is an MEP Director - Mission Critical at Elliot Group who is finishing his second year of studying the distance learning MSc Quantity Surveying Commercial Management course.
