I'm planning on taking a Master degree via distance learning, what do you think?

I found a nice MSc at an accredited UK university that is available via distance learning, I do believe a MSc can improve my skills and increase my chances of a better job. Someone told me that degrees via distance learning are not considered as real degrees?? is this true? Please advice. The university assured me that I will receive exactly the same degree as the on-campus study, are you really sure guys that it is less important?

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  1. It's true... many employers do not believe an online degree is of the same caliber as a brick/mortar degree. I've been told by many managers that they find those with online degrees are ill-quipped and unprepared compared to those with regular school degrees. Sorry to burst your bubble... taking a few classes online is acceptable to many employers, but taking the whole degree online puts you at a real disadvantage.
  2. Yes, I agree. Online degrees although cheaper are not much of a selling point when it comes to an interview.They are not considered as 'true' degrees.In the US,during these times, when there are so many unemployed professionals out there with regular degrees,you may not be very marketable with an online degree,which is why i am taking time off from my job to do an MSc in the UK.
  3. Here's my take on it. I attend a "regular" university but they offer quite a few courses on line. I have taken approximately half of my courses on line. I find them to be far less effective. I find I don't learn nearly as much as I do in class. It seems with the on line classes, you are basically teaching yourself. You need to be dedicated and self motivated to make sure you do the work. If you are good at reading and learning in that manner, then go for it.
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