Integrated courses are like M&S ready meals. Great quality, very tasty, and they will fill your belly. They are expensive but you pay for the convenience. Some people prefer Tesco's value range Chilli-con-carne. These aren't so good and can lead to an extended visit to the toilet. Generally ready meals can be cooked and eaten quickly.
Modular courses are akin to buying the ingredients and following a recipe. You can prepare a delicious Delia Smith meal using organic produce from the local Farm Shop but that takes ages. Many people visit their local supermarket and then cook an excellent Jamie Oliver 30 min special. Of course, some people can't be bothered and have cheese on toast.
The point is that a motivated and dedicated person can achieve the same end point in a similar time regardless of which route they take. Very organised people can even take the fun out of the process in order to get there even sooner, but that is a personal choice born out of ruthless practical necessity. Here's looking at you PilotMike
In my opinion, whether you choose integrated or modular you need to be very sure that your microwave or hob works and that you have found some cutlery with which to eat the 'fruits' of your hard work. You also need a back up packet of Walkers Ready Salted in case you overcook the chicken chasseur or your flan fails to rise.
In other words, however you train, don't do it unless you are prepared for things to go pear-shaped. You probably won't get a job for a year or two because that is the reality of recruitment 2007-2011 - don't assume you will be one of the lucky ones - and you need to factor this into your finances.