Funding after previous degrees
Hi guys!
I have completed an undergraduate degree, graduating in 2020. I then began my Masters at the same University, but soon dropped out due to Covid and mental health related reasons. I attended only one lecture and was required to make a payment of around 3k, which I paid immediately. Now, I have moved cities and am working as a radiographic assistant, and like many RDA's, I am really keen to do a BSc or hopefully a Masters in diagnostic radiography. When I have enquired about the Masters is says I am not eligible as I have previous Master's loan. This is understandable but I have seen some times where the nature of the degree, aka a medical degree, or the fact I dropped out so early in previous masters, can change your eligibility? In short, what are my chances of getting a BSc or Masters with my previous loans? I am aware of the process of appealing the refusal ,but just wanted to get some information before I do this. Any help will be much appreciated!! Thank you so much in advance.
I have completed an undergraduate degree, graduating in 2020. I then began my Masters at the same University, but soon dropped out due to Covid and mental health related reasons. I attended only one lecture and was required to make a payment of around 3k, which I paid immediately. Now, I have moved cities and am working as a radiographic assistant, and like many RDA's, I am really keen to do a BSc or hopefully a Masters in diagnostic radiography. When I have enquired about the Masters is says I am not eligible as I have previous Master's loan. This is understandable but I have seen some times where the nature of the degree, aka a medical degree, or the fact I dropped out so early in previous masters, can change your eligibility? In short, what are my chances of getting a BSc or Masters with my previous loans? I am aware of the process of appealing the refusal ,but just wanted to get some information before I do this. Any help will be much appreciated!! Thank you so much in advance.
(edited 11 months ago)
Reply 1
Original post by alexflanagan
Hi guys!
I have completed an undergraduate degree, graduating in 2020. I then began my Masters at the same University, but soon dropped out due to Covid and mental health related reasons. I attended only one lecture and was required to make a payment of around 3k, which I paid immediately. Now, I have moved cities and am working as a radiographic assistant, and like many RDA's, I am really keen to do a BSc or hopefully a Masters in diagnostic radiography. When I have enquired about the Masters is says I am not eligible as I have previous Master's loan. This is understandable but I have seen some times where the nature of the degree, aka a medical degree, or the fact I dropped out so early in previous masters, can change your eligibility? In short, what are my chances of getting a BSc or Masters with my previous loans? I am aware of the proves of appealing the refusal ,but just wanted to get some information before I do this. Any help will be much appreciated!! Thank you so much in advance.
I have completed an undergraduate degree, graduating in 2020. I then began my Masters at the same University, but soon dropped out due to Covid and mental health related reasons. I attended only one lecture and was required to make a payment of around 3k, which I paid immediately. Now, I have moved cities and am working as a radiographic assistant, and like many RDA's, I am really keen to do a BSc or hopefully a Masters in diagnostic radiography. When I have enquired about the Masters is says I am not eligible as I have previous Master's loan. This is understandable but I have seen some times where the nature of the degree, aka a medical degree, or the fact I dropped out so early in previous masters, can change your eligibility? In short, what are my chances of getting a BSc or Masters with my previous loans? I am aware of the proves of appealing the refusal ,but just wanted to get some information before I do this. Any help will be much appreciated!! Thank you so much in advance.
Hi Alex,
It's possible to get another Masters Loan if you have Compelling Personal Reasons (CPR) for not completing your previous course.
It sounds like you may have this: for example, do you have any proof that you could provide, like anything from a doctor or lecturer?
Thanks, Graeme
If it is a pre-registration masters course in Diagnostic Radiography (DR) that attracts undergraduate funding, is it not an exception course? Or would only the BSc in DR be an exception?
Reply 3
Original post by normaw
If it is a pre-registration masters course in Diagnostic Radiography (DR) that attracts undergraduate funding, is it not an exception course? Or would only the BSc in DR be an exception?
Yes, so those courses are classed as Postgraduate Healthcare, which are normally exceptions. They also attract undergraduate funding, so you'll be applying for the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans.
Do you know when you plan to start studying?
Thanks, Graeme
(edited 11 months ago)
Reply 4
2
Hi Graeme and Norma, thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it- you have given me some much needed hope!
Firstly, the course I hope to pursue (Diagnostic Radiography MSc) says it is pre-registration. I also was hoping to start this Sept 2024, but as of recently the course is now full! So will have to be next Sept now unfortunately.
Also, I have medical records of taking mental health related medication and starting therapy at the time. Would this be enough to suffice? I do not think I have access to my old uni email anymore.
Thank you so much.
Firstly, the course I hope to pursue (Diagnostic Radiography MSc) says it is pre-registration. I also was hoping to start this Sept 2024, but as of recently the course is now full! So will have to be next Sept now unfortunately.
Also, I have medical records of taking mental health related medication and starting therapy at the time. Would this be enough to suffice? I do not think I have access to my old uni email anymore.
Thank you so much.
(edited 11 months ago)
Reply 5
Original post by alexflanagan
Hi Graeme and Norma, thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it- you have given me some much needed hope!
Firstly, the course I hope to pursue (Diagnostic Radiography MSc) says it is pre-registration. I also was hoping to start this Sept 2024, but as of recently the course is now full! So will have to be next Sept now unfortunately.
Also, I have medical records of taking mental health related medication and starting therapy at the time. Would this be enough to suffice? I do not think I have access to my old uni email anymore.
Thank you so much.
Firstly, the course I hope to pursue (Diagnostic Radiography MSc) says it is pre-registration. I also was hoping to start this Sept 2024, but as of recently the course is now full! So will have to be next Sept now unfortunately.
Also, I have medical records of taking mental health related medication and starting therapy at the time. Would this be enough to suffice? I do not think I have access to my old uni email anymore.
Thank you so much.
Hi Alex,
Can you please advise me of the full name of the course and university you intend to study at? It will most likely be funded by Undergraduate which means it's an exception course as it's an Allied Health Profession (AHP) course.
Thanks,
Ross
Reply 6
2
Hi Ross,
It would be Diagnostic Radiography MSc (pre-registration) at University of Brighton. Starting in Sept 2025 now.
Thank you!
It would be Diagnostic Radiography MSc (pre-registration) at University of Brighton. Starting in Sept 2025 now.
Thank you!
Reply 7
Hi alexflanagan,
Thank you for confirming.
That course is an exception to previous study and equal level qualification rules as it is an Allied Health Professional course, therefore if you meet all other eligibility criteria, then you should be entitled to full funding for that course.
Thanks, Clare
Thank you for confirming.
That course is an exception to previous study and equal level qualification rules as it is an Allied Health Professional course, therefore if you meet all other eligibility criteria, then you should be entitled to full funding for that course.
Thanks, Clare
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Switching from full-time to part-time BSc
- Complicated Student finance question
- CPR question after transferring to new university
- Does a non paid tuition foundation year count as a spent year of funding?
- Previous AHP - student finance/ Learning support fund
- Gift year rule duration?
- Bonus year funding
- Postgraduate Tuition Fees
- Funding for second course
- Funding for Access to HE course with already obtained CertHE?
- Funding and CPR
- Can I get a second student loan
- Second Undergraduate Degree
- Funding for additional foundation year (urgent)
- Changing course after 3 years
- Will I be approved for part time student loan if didn't complete my first uni course
- Undergraduate mental health nursing
- ELQ Exception course - question for SFE
- PGCE Loan question
- SFE after a failed award
Latest
Trending
Last reply 2 weeks ago
Student finance can’t find course details - please helpLast reply 1 month ago
I’m receiving the incorrect amount of maintenance loan for student financeLast reply 2 months ago
student finance hasn't requested my household incomeLast reply 2 months ago
Been awarded maintenance loan higher than the maximum?Last reply 2 months ago
how do i make a change to my student finance application?Last reply 2 months ago
When is the deadline for Student Finance England 2025/2026 for returning students?Last reply 2 months ago
Confused About Maintenance Loan Amount – Can Anyone Help?Last reply 7 months ago
Can I get student finance if I switch university and degree after completing year 2?Last reply 8 months ago
Home fee status if I stay in the UK for 3 years do I pay £9250 or international fees?Last reply 10 months ago
Can "additional contacts" be left blank or changed?Last reply 10 months ago
Can I request to get my student finance to get paid early?
