Funding a second degree
Hi!
I am looking to chase a degree in vet med. I already fit the criteria to apply in terms of qualifications and am well on my way in terms of experience. I am however lacking in funds...
Unfortunately my school/sixth form were insistent on continuing education. I didn't know what career i wanted to go into so was advised to pick something i enjoy and go for it... I therefore completed a degree in Marine Biology. As enjoyable as this degree was... it is not for me. I am however applying for related jobs anyway, since anything beats admin.
Having thought about what i want to do for a while I have confidently set my sights on studying veterinary medicine. I did very much want to do this when i was studying for my GCSEs and even A-levels but was discouraged by teachers as i would not achieve the grades. They didn't think to tell me about the college entry route, or provide any encouragement to get the needed grades/subjects. I even revisited it during my degree, considering swapping/quitting marine biology etc but was told i might as well finish the degree i have started first...
The point - There is no tuition fee loan for people wanting to study a second degree. I could at least save the money myself if it was still 3.5k a year but it is now 9k. I have battled this out with student finance, trying to find a way of securing at least some help but they struggled with giving any advice at all. I am prepared and happy to save a good chunk towards this, but i am not prepared to save £45k as who knows how long this will take and at the age i will be then, i am sure it won't be plausible.
Can anyone give me any sensible advice on finance please? The best i have had so far is... wait until the government changes again and fees might go back down....
Thank you! :-)
I am looking to chase a degree in vet med. I already fit the criteria to apply in terms of qualifications and am well on my way in terms of experience. I am however lacking in funds...
Unfortunately my school/sixth form were insistent on continuing education. I didn't know what career i wanted to go into so was advised to pick something i enjoy and go for it... I therefore completed a degree in Marine Biology. As enjoyable as this degree was... it is not for me. I am however applying for related jobs anyway, since anything beats admin.
Having thought about what i want to do for a while I have confidently set my sights on studying veterinary medicine. I did very much want to do this when i was studying for my GCSEs and even A-levels but was discouraged by teachers as i would not achieve the grades. They didn't think to tell me about the college entry route, or provide any encouragement to get the needed grades/subjects. I even revisited it during my degree, considering swapping/quitting marine biology etc but was told i might as well finish the degree i have started first...
The point - There is no tuition fee loan for people wanting to study a second degree. I could at least save the money myself if it was still 3.5k a year but it is now 9k. I have battled this out with student finance, trying to find a way of securing at least some help but they struggled with giving any advice at all. I am prepared and happy to save a good chunk towards this, but i am not prepared to save £45k as who knows how long this will take and at the age i will be then, i am sure it won't be plausible.
Can anyone give me any sensible advice on finance please? The best i have had so far is... wait until the government changes again and fees might go back down....
Thank you! :-)
Consider doing a part time degree, its cheaper option.
Original post by Vibenation
Consider doing a part time degree, its cheaper option.
its not any cheaper as you end up paying the same ammount overall
Original post by OU Student
Career development loan?
You can't use career development loan to cover university fees, you can only get up to £10,000
Original post by Vibenation
Consider doing a part time degree, its cheaper option.
I don't think there is a part time option for vet med unfortunately.
Original post by OU Student
Career development loan?
This is a good suggestion. It is an option i still need to explore - as far as i am aware you can use this towards university fees, but you may not be eligible for the full amount.
As someone else said £10k would obviously not cover it all, but its a hefty chunk!
Remember too if you're already a graduate that postgrad degrees cost more even if you're going back to undergrad level. I knew someone who did the same as you who had to prove she had £50K she did not 'need' before the uni would even consider her application.
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