No course is easy to study in University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre but there are some courses that are more difficult than the others.
Most of the hardest courses/departments in UI distance learning center are noticeably present in the science, art, social science and education departments and they poses a real challenge to those who want to study them as they require a great deal of hard work, determination and focus to get good grades from them.
This rating is in ascending order. In other words, the course at number one is rated hardest while the course at bottom is rated easiest.
The University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre’s courses are the same as that offered for full-time students of the University of Ibadan. The only difference is that DLC is designed primarily to suit those in the working class, whose schedules, distance, financial condition and other situations may not permit them to undergo full-time studies at the university.
The big question is how can you cope with the distance learning style of lectures if you apply for any of the available courses or departments. This is the major reason why this article was penned down to highlight the hardest courses/departments in UI distance learning Centre to help your choosing.
Hardest Courses/Departments In UI Distance Learning [DLC].
All aspiring University of Ibadan distance learning students are to take serious note on the courses or departments and be diligent at it, if they find themselves in a any of the department. Below are the list of hardest courses/departments in UI distance learning center.
1. BNSc Nursing (HONS) NURSING.
First on the list is Nursing, it is the hardest course to study in UI DLC because of the limited period of lecture and bulk of textbooks and materials you have to read and cram in order to pass exam.
Those who study Nursing in full time mode can attest to the fact that it is not a child’s play course as you need focus because you are dealing with human lives.
The nature of the examinations given is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality of clinical experiment and theories.
2. BSc (Hons) Economics.
Do not be carried away by the fun behind studying economics to solve a country financial problem. Economics is the second most difficult course to study in UI distance learning Centre and just like any science courses, the course requires mathematics and other hard subjects to learn. I advised you ask question about this course before choosing to study it in UI DLC. Those that choose it before you have a cumbersome story to tell.
The nature of the examinations given is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality calculation.
3. BSc (Hons) Statistics.
This is the third difficult course in UI DLC on our list, the course which has the same characteristics like mathematics, Statistics is very similar to Mathematics.
You should know that statisticians are applied mathematicians, they use mathematics to solve real life problems, it includes lots of mathematics and some borrowed courses that are not even part of the discipline (e.g, economics).
So you should know why Statistics as a course made it to the third hardest course you can study in UI distance learning.
The nature of the examinations given is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality calculations.
4. BSc (Hons) Computer Science.
Computer Science is another amazing course UI distance learning offer. To study computer in University of Ibadan distance learning is not as easy as you think.
Computer Science is a hard and difficult endeavor for most students on the UI DLC. However, if you are willing to study this course you should be ready to learn serious time management skills, students can successfully learn the course and pursue successful careers in Computer Science fields.
The nature of the examinations given is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality computation and calculation.
5. BA (Hons) Philosophy and Public Affairs.
Readings philosophy courses are generally not long, but they are difficult and challenging. You cannot expect to go through an assigned reading once and have an adequate grasp of it.
This is why 20% of students who apply for Philosophy in UI DLC change department after first year because of the tactical methodology adopted by this departments.
Some UI distance learning students seem to thrive on the painstaking study required, while others simply don’t have the patience for it. The nature of the examinations given is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality critical thinking.
6. BA (Hons) Linguistic.
You may be wondering why Linguist is among the hardest course to study in UI distance learning center. The vast scope of linguistics degrees means that you will learn about language through a wide range of diverse disciplines, in an attempt to understand how language works.
You may call upon humanities disciplines such as modern languages to analyze differences and relations between related and unrelated languages, history to map out the evolution of language over time, or philosophy to get to grips with the concepts of meaning.
Social sciences also come into play, with subjects like psychology and sociology exploring how we actually put language to its main use of interacting with each other.
To study linguistics then, you will need to have a multidisciplinary brain and be open to learning new things in varied ways. If you do decide to study linguistics in UI DLC or any other institution, once you graduate, a wide range of specialized careers will be open to you.
The nature of the examinations given in Linguistics department is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality reasoning.
7. BA (Hons) Communication. & Language Arts.
As a candidate applying to study Communication and Language Arts in UI Distance Learning Centre you should be ready to work. The course is comprehensive than you think.
The nature of the examinations given in Linguistics department is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality reasoning.
8. BA (Hons) History & Diplomatic Studies.
History is one of the hardest course and most boring department in UI DLC. Studying history is always remarkably popular. It’s one of the “traditional” disciplines in the humanities, and it’s earned a longstanding reputation as a cornerstone of the Bachelor of Arts.
Today, studying history remains as popular as ever. Indeed, year after year, history ranks among the most popular disciplines for Bachelor of Arts graduates. It’s also tremendously popular as an elective option among students from across the entire university.
The nature of the examinations given in History & Diplomatic Studies department is written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality reasoning.
9. BSc (Hons) Psychology.
According to students studying psychology in UI distance learning Centre, there is quite a lot of reading that you need to do. Psychology is one of the most difficult degrees and many of your written exam will require you to cite your sources and will require you to back up a lot of the arguments that you have.
The nature of the examinations given in psychology department in UI DLC is CBT in your 100l, 200l, 300l and written knowledge-based examinations in your 400l and 500l with variety of quality reasoning.
10. BA (Hons) English.
English is top 10 the most difficult course to study in UI DLC. It can be a nightmare for students who choose to study English because rules don’t always work in this department. Especially when using established knowledge to apply the same rule to a new word.
Even native English speakers make mistakes, especially when it comes to punctuation, grammar and other rules. Imagine you choose to go through all this stress in UI distance learning where most lectures are done online.
The nature of the examinations given in English department, UI DLC is strictly written knowledge-based examinations and with variety of quality reasoning.
Other departments includes:
- BLIS (Hons) Library and Information Studies
- BSc (Hons) Political Science
- BSc (Hons) Sociology
- BEd (Hons) Guidance & Counselling
- BSW (Hons) Social Work
- BEd (Hons) Educational Management
- BEd (Hons) Adult Education
I feel like this courses are useless course