Tuition Loan for topping up to BA
Hi all, I am looking at studying with the Open University. As far as I understand it their BA Degree (360 credits) is "broken down" into a Certificate of Higher Education (1/3 or resp 120 credits) and Diploma of Higher Education (2/3 or 240 credits).
As at present I am not sure if I would be able to do all the study for 6 years (part time) I am looking at applying for the Certificate first, and then Diploma and hopefully the Degree but I am not sure if I would be eligible for a Tuition Loan to cover the top to Diploma and the BA degree?
As at present I am not sure if I would be able to do all the study for 6 years (part time) I am looking at applying for the Certificate first, and then Diploma and hopefully the Degree but I am not sure if I would be eligible for a Tuition Loan to cover the top to Diploma and the BA degree?
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by PlamennnaHi all, I am looking at studying with the Open University. As far as I understand it their BA Degree (360 credits) is "broken down" into a Certificate of Higher Education (1/3 or resp 120 credits) and Diploma of Higher Education (2/3 or 240 credits).
As at present I am not sure if I would be able to do all the study for 6 years (part time) I am looking at applying for the Certificate first, and then Diploma and hopefully the Degree but I am not sure if I would be eligible for a Tuition Loan to cover the top to Diploma and the BA degree?
As at present I am not sure if I would be able to do all the study for 6 years (part time) I am looking at applying for the Certificate first, and then Diploma and hopefully the Degree but I am not sure if I would be eligible for a Tuition Loan to cover the top to Diploma and the BA degree?
Hi there, would both the HND and HNC be through the Open University? Thanks, Jason
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by SFE JasonHi there, would both the HND and HNC be through the Open University? Thanks, Jason
Yes they would be. Thanks
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by PlamennnaYes they would be. Thanks
Hi there,
Thanks, you'll be fine to do all of this.
As a part-time student you have a total of 16 years of funding to claim.
Thanks, Graeme
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