Studying by Distance Learning is becoming an increasingly popular way to return to Higher Education, but how do Distance Learning programmes differ from University campus based ones? What are the benefits? Is it easy? What can the qualifications lead to.

In this short interview William (Willie) Wairoa-Harrison, who is taking an MSc in Security and Risk Management by Distance Learning at the University of Leicester, explains how he found the experience.


Studying by Distance Learning - Criminology - William

Dr Gavin Brown from the University of Leicester's Geography Department discusses Nelson Mandela's life with the focus on the his imprisonment.

Dr Brown looks at the non-stop picket line that took place between 1986-1990 outside the South African Embassy in London. The non-stop picket called for the release of nelson Mandela.

Dr Gavin Brown speaks to Hannah Tucker about his own personal campaigning experience, his research and Nelson Mandela himself.

The research has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Studying by Distance Learning - Criminology - William

University of Leicester

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