If you are going distance learning I think most would agree Bristol is the place to go.
I think you are wise to go for modular. Why dont you look into Astraeus' that gives you a type rating and 200 hours on the line also? I have heard anything about it, just saw it in a magazine.
I read in the back of Pilot that Oxford's APP have in 6 weeks placed with 6 major airlines.
I would like to see the stats to back up those claims. Also, there will be a few modular guys amongst those 'placed' !