Distance Education & Global Learning (DEGL) is the newest offering of the University College of the Caribbean. DEGL is based on a model that incorporates the use of modern technologies including Internet Video streaming, Cable TV and other technological modalities to deliver quality tertiary education across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

In its simplest form, distance learning is the concept of a student and instructor, separated by time and distance, using technology to complete the instruction. The formal origins of distance learning can be traced back to the early 1800's. Since then, distance learning has evolved by embracing new technological developments – radio, television, satellite, and today, the Internet and Cable TV - to deliver educational opportunities to learners whenever and wherever they are.

DEGL is specifically designed to address the challenge of making tertiary education opportunities accessible and affordable to all Jamaican students especially in the most under-served areas of rural Jamaica.

During the pilot phase of the project, two degree programmes will be offered, namely, the Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration. Students will have the opportunity to either enroll for the full degree programme or for individual modules and/or any combination of modules.

Degrees will be granted by the University College of the Caribbean (UCC, and will be subject to the institution's established matriculation standards and other regulations.