JD asks...
I was wondering what your thoughts are on Warnborough College in Ireland. It's a distance education program and I'm not sure how it's looked at in the professional world. Have you heard anything about it? What does the accreditation mean in Ireland? Is a two-year PhD program long enough? It doesn't seem very reputable.
I don't have any first or second-hand information, JD. Does anyone else?
I do know: It's a distance-learning M.A. or Ph.D program where you can study in more than one genre. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and playwriting.
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JD:
I am also wrestling with conflicting information regading Warnborough. Much of the negative info appears to be at least 10 years old. I have spoken with one of the Irish government's accreditation agencies (Dept. of Educarion and Science), and was informed that Warnborough was in the process of seeking official status. In addition, the Director of Admissions, Dr. Ng has been quite open with me (via email and telephone) regarding the college's pros and cons. I sense that the school is making a sincere attempt to legitimise itself, while contending with old 'diploma mill' charges. My advice is to contact Warnborough directly, and try a Google search for 'Warnborough College accreditation.' Good luck.
I attended Warnborough College, Ireland for my MFA. I can say with certainty that Warnborough College is not a diploma mill, they make you work very hard for your Diploma. All professors are very qualified with degrees from major institutions all accreditited.
The school has applied for accredittation within the Irish framework. My education prior to WCI was in the United States in Olympia Washington, at The Evergreen State College. Also a non-traditional school but run by Washington State I received my BA from there. It was voted as one of the top ten liberal art colleges in the USA. I'm proud to have attended both Warnborough College, Ireland and The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA USA.
Peter J.Cooper
I just would like to correct my typo in my posting, it should read accredited and further down should be accreditation.
Sorry just a bit careless.
Peter,
If you (or any other alumni) see this post I would be interested in having a more in-depth exchange with you re the quality and validity of the academic work of the college with whom I am contemplating undertaking a PhD.
Cheers
Bob Waring
Liverpool
Hi Bob Waring,
if you like you can email me and I can answer any questions you may have. jpr0746 at gmail.com look forward to hearing from you.
Peter
Utterly bogus. This "institution" says it's being "trying" to get itself accredited for many years. Boosters of Warnborough College/University/Beanery are busy throughout the internet trying to create a false image of Warnborough as somehow legitimate. It isn't. Save your money — attend a real school...
Warnborough College is listed in the UK by the UK Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills(DIUS) as a 'genuine education provider'. It has ISO9001 and ISO 27001 certifications and is accredited by the ABE and the ICB to provide teaching for their professional examinations. It is clearly not a 'diploma mill'.
I have noted that Warnborough College (UK) has been accredited in the UK by ASIC as a Premier College. This attests to their academic quality. It is a legitimate school and a good one at that to achieve this status.
I have noted that Warnborough College (UK) has been accredited in the UK by ASIC as a Premier College. This status clearly defines Warnborough as a genuine institution that has met high academic and other standards. It is certainly not a diploma mill.
I have not seen that on the ASIC website, can you help me out and let me know where you saw that.
I have seen the accreditation by ASIC
as a Premier College. Thanks Vernon. It is a great school. I have enjoyed my studies at Warnborough College Ireland, and hope to do some studies in the near future at WCI. Congratulation's Warnborough College UK Staff and professors.
I'm contemplating doing my PhD is Fine Art there, and was set to apply, until I noticed that their website has been down for a while now.
Is seems like a legit university, but the dead website isn't helping its reputation and now I'm not so sure I'd like to attend - especially because I'd be doing their online program.
Hi Heather,
I tried to get on their website a while back and I was notified that the site is a attack site, I assume some hacker has gotten into their website and screwed it up. I believe it is down because it is being fixed. You can also reach them on their UK website.
It is a great school, my mentor was fantastic. I graduated with a MFA in 2007.
Regards
Josef-Peter Roemer
To answer the original question, I'd have serious doubts about the quality of any PhD completed in 2 years.
Not sure what that may or may not say about Warnborough, but the two years sets my alarm bells ringing.
As your post is a few years old, all I can say is I hope it worked out.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warnborough_College
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It is 100% ok and its academic quality is well recognized. It has been operating successfully for 48 years.
Warnborough College has a long history of recognition since it was established in Oxford in 1973. Fake, false, and misleading information is rife on Wikipedia. It would not be part of successful Erasmus+ projects if there were any doubts about its recognition and status.
Warnborough is very proactive with Erasmus+ projects and successful with partnership with many universities in Europe.
2023 Warnborough College celebrates 50 years since it was founded in Oxford. It is very active with Erasmus+ projects and with partnerships around the world. This is worth viewing on Youtubeto get an understanding about Warnborough and its achievements:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNUpkCR0qZI
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