Distance Learning
We run a selection of life-long learning courses that can be taken by students who do not have any specialist scientific or mathematical background. These are multimedia courses taught using a variety of media such as interactive CD-ROM material, videos, DVDs, websites, online astronomy newsgroups and photographic plate material. These courses are taken as part time distance learning courses, you do not need to attend any on-site classes.
For a full list of courses by distance learning visit the ARI Astronomy by Distance Learning website.
Qualification
Certificate of Professional Development - which can be used for credit towards courses at this and other universities.
Certificate of Higher Education
The Certificate of Higher Education in Astronomy is a qualification designed for non-specialists who have a strong interest in the subject of astronomy. You will need to have completed between 48 and 90 credits of astronomy modules before you can enrol on this course. A Certificate of Higher Education will be awarded upon the successful completion of 120 credits. This programme is designed to allow you to use some short courses from other institutions, such as the Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire or the Open University, towards this qualification.
For course prices visit the ARI Astronomy by Distance Learning website.
Map showing where a previous intake of distance learning students live.
