`Funding a MArch Masters in architecture without taking a year out using SFE

Hi there,

I am currently in my second year of studying an undergraduate (part 1) architecture degree. I am currently looking at the option of continuing straight on to a masters in architecture at my current university immediately after my undergraduate degree rather than taking a year out.

Does anyone know how much SFE funding I will qualify for? and whether the maintenance loan would still be means tested off of my household income?

I am trying to figure out whether part of the reason people take a year out is to fund their masters - or whether SFE will be able to help fund it for me and I can carry straight on?

Any help gratefully received!

Hi Erika,

Would this be the Riba part 2 you would be going into? Normally this would be funded under our undergraduate funding if there is no gaps and done straight after your RIba part 1.

Can I ask you to check that no gaps are allowed please? It is normal (and usually expected) that architecture graduates work for a year (or two) in an architectural practice before commencing their part 2 course. It will be news to a lot of students that their part 2 won't be funded if they do this.