For some time now I have been working as a lecturer on the distance learning MA Anthrozoology programme at the University of Exeter. The distance learning nature of this particular programme has been important to me for several reasons. As someone who struggles enormously with being in public places, I find the method of working from home to be of significant benefit (it outright enables me to work). I am also regularly informed by students that they would not have been able to undertake their studies on this programme were it not offered remotely. Additionally, I have experience of being a distance learner myself, having previously completed a distance learning MA in Philosophy (through the University of Wales). In fact, if it were not for the possibility of distance learning I would have been unable to conduct my postgraduate degrees, as it enabled me to manage my capacities, and juggle work and caring responsibilities.
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