BSY Group

BSY Group, a distance learning college with eight decades of experience

BSY Group is an educational institution specialising in distance learning and home study. The institution presents itself as a college with eighty years of experience in correspondence education and open learning, and offers flexible courses designed to fit around students' personal and professional lives. Its catalogue is aimed at those looking to start a new career, progress in their current role or learn out of personal interest.

Course offering: health, therapies and personal development

The course catalogue is extensive and covers multiple areas. In the field of health and wellbeing, programmes such as Herbalism Practitioner (QLS level 3), Foot Care Specialist Practitioner (QLS level 4) and Animal Assisted Therapy Practitioner (QLS level 3) stand out. The school also provides training in complementary therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology, massage, reiki, crystal therapy, Bach flowers and kinesiology, among others.

In the area of psychology and counselling, courses are offered in introductory psychology, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling skills, anxiety management, depression management and couple therapy. Personal development training includes coaching, mindfulness, stress management, communication skills and study techniques.

The catalogue is completed with health and care subjects — such as dementia, palliative care, mental health or first aid —, creative and leisure disciplines — creative writing, photography, horticultural therapy — and areas such as yoga, pilates, nutrition and natural therapies.

Methodology: home study with tutor support

The institution structures its teaching around home study, with open learning materials and flexible hours. Students receive tutorial support throughout the course. The school states that courses are designed to adapt to each student's pace and that learning can take place from any location.

Accreditations and course levels

Several courses in the catalogue hold accreditations from UK regulatory bodies, such as NCFE CACHE RQF and TQUK RQF, at levels 2 and 3. The school also offers courses with QLS certification at levels 3 and 4, such as the aforementioned animal assisted therapy, herbalism and foot care courses, as well as Yoga Teacher Practitioner (QLS level 4).

Financial support and enrolment guarantee

BSY Group states that it funds 25% of course fees through a promotional code (SG20) when enrolling. It also offers a full refund guarantee if the student decides to withdraw within 14 days of enrolment.

Student profile and accumulated experience

The school is aimed at people who wish to study by distance learning, whether to change profession, improve their qualifications or learn for personal motivation. The institution states that thousands of students have begun their training with it and highlights its eight decades of dedication to correspondence education.