Student Finance for second degree

Hi all,

I'm in my final year of my degree, I started off as full-time for 3 years (using my gift year for a foundation programme on another degree) and am currently in a 4th year taking 30 credits part-time as I wanted to only do 90 credits last year.

I've realised albeit what I believe to be too late that I've taken up a subject that I'm not going to be able to pursue a career with and want to do a second degree in something in demand such as computer science.

I have 30 credits left needed to graduate my current humanities course, however I've been reading that if you hold a current bachelors degree that you cannot get student funding for a second degree.

If I were to drop out with 30 credits remaining on my degree, would I be able to receive part time funding for a new degree?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there,

Just to confirm would you be leaving this course without a qualification and when are you looking to start the course/part time? Thanks, Jason

Yes that is correct. I would be 30 module credits short of a qualification. I'd like to go through clearing this year is possible but could wait until next.

Could you also explain the outcome if I did leave with a qualification? I would study part time as I have used up all of my full time loans.

Also would I be entitled to maintenance loans despite having used so many for full time?

Hi Laika,

Many Computer Science courses are exceptions when studied part-time. So, this means you'll be entitled to the funding regardless of whether you achieved a qualification or not. You may also be entitled to a Maintenance Loan if the course isn't distance learning.

If you have a particular course and university in mind let us know and we'll check to see what kind of funding you'll be entitled to.

Thanks, Graeme

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What about this course? https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/computing/#1696118400_UBSCOMPG_C

And so, if computer science for example is my second degree and I'm learning on campus - I would be entitled to a maintenance loan?

Hi Laika,

That would be correct. If you are physically attending the course. Would this apply to you? Thanks, Jason

Yes this would be the case