Masters loan from student finance

Hi,
I would like to study a creative writing MA at Brighton University. The course is 1 year full time or part time 2-6 years. I would ideally need to study this over 3 years. Would I be eligible for student finance for this or does the course need to be completed in 2 years part time to be eligible as it is one year full time? Hope this makes sense.
Many thanks,
Sally

Hi,

I'm currently doing my masters degree, and when I applied it asked me if I was full time or part time, alongside how much I would want to apply for (since you can take out as much or little of the loan as you want).

I know that you can definitely do it over two years, so I would assume that it would be okay to spread the finance over 3 instead. If that's not a option, you could get it for the two years, and keep amount back to cover the third year, if that makes sense? As the cost of the degree will be spread over 3 years, instead of 1 or 2 so the tuition payments would be lower.

Hope this helps
Suzan - Student Ambassador

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Hi Suzan,
Thanks so much for your reply. That is so helpful and makes sense. I didn't think of doing that.
Best wishes,
Sally

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Original post by YSJstudents

Hi,

I'm currently doing my masters degree, and when I applied it asked me if I was full time or part time, alongside how much I would want to apply for (since you can take out as much or little of the loan as you want).

I know that you can definitely do it over two years, so I would assume that it would be okay to spread the finance over 3 instead. If that's not a option, you could get it for the two years, and keep amount back to cover the third year, if that makes sense? As the cost of the degree will be spread over 3 years, instead of 1 or 2 so the tuition payments would be lower.

Hope this helps
Suzan - Student Ambassador

Please note that threads in the Ask SFE forum are answered by official SFE/SLC reps. :smile:

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Original post by normaw

Please note that threads in the Ask SFE forum are answered by official SFE/SLC reps. :smile:

Thanks, is that a different forum from this one? iI so, where do I find it?😃

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Original post by sallyarm1

Thanks, is that a different forum from this one? iI so, where do I find it?😃

No your thread is in the right forum and will be answered by SFE reps when they come online today (my post was to the the YSJ rep reminding them that these threads are for the official SFE reps). :smile:

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Original post by normaw

No your thread is in the right forum and will be answered by SFE reps when they come online today (my post was to the the YSJ rep reminding them that these threads are for the official SFE reps). :smile:

Oh, sorry, thanks for clarifying☺

Hi sallyarm1,

The course would need to be more than a 1 year full time equivalent if you are taking the course part time for more than 2 years. Our course database shows that it is only the 1 year full time equivalent, which means that you would only be eligible if you are taking the course in 2 years or less.

Thanks, Clare

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Thanks so much for clarifying this.
Sally

Original post by sallyarm1

Thanks so much for clarifying this.
Sally

You're welcome, Sally - if you have any further questions feel free to ask.

Thanks, Graeme

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Thanks. When can I apply for a masters loan from student finance for a 2 year course starting in September 2024? Is the funding split over r 2 years,?
Many thanks,
Sally

Original post by sallyarm1

Thanks. When can I apply for a masters loan from student finance for a 2 year course starting in September 2024? Is the funding split over r 2 years,?
Many thanks,
Sally

The 24/25 applications are expected to open in the next week or so: we don't have an exact date yet, unfortunately.

Also, yes - if the course is two years then then the funding will be split over both years.

Thanks, Graeme

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