Are distance studies just as good?

Of course! It doesn´t matter if your course is a campus course or a distance course. A fulltime course is 30 credit points independent of the educational method.

Flexible learning

It is important to note that distance education is more flexible than other types of studies.
You decide when, where and how you want to perform your studies. Flexibility is a key word.
However distance education is just as demanding as if you were inside the university. Even more so - as you yourself must run the show.
Distance education is not a new idea. Today the idea may be better accomplished due to modern technology.