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Areej Abdi

I have a PGCE that was paid for by my ex-employer and a Diploma in Management can I sit apply for a Masters loan?

Reply 1

SFE Jason

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Original post by Areej Abdi

I have a PGCE that was paid for by my ex-employer and a Diploma in Management can I sit apply for a Masters loan?

Hi there, have you studied a Postgraduate Masters previously? Thanks, Jason

Reply 2

Areej Abdi

I started an MBA but due to illness couldn't complete it - it too was funded by the employer. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Reply 3

PS Reviewer

Original post by Areej Abdi

I started an MBA but due to illness couldn't complete it - it too was funded by the employer. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Will you be using your diploma as credit towards your MA?

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Areej Abdi

I didn't think about that - not sure tbh...can I?

Reply 5

PS Reviewer

Original post by Areej Abdi

I didn't think about that - not sure tbh...can I?

It depends on the policy of the university. But if you do then you wouldn’t be eligible for a postgraduate loan. The PGL is only available if you’re studying a full 180 credit masters not if you’re topping up from a pgcert/pgdip to a masters.

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Areej Abdi

Okay - that wasn't my plan to top up as its a completely different course - so otherwise that is okay? Also as Art Therapy is a part of the HCPC are there any other avenues for funding?

(edited 4 months ago)

Reply 7

Drew SLC

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Hi there,

If you studied a Postgraduate Loan that you did not get a qualification and it was funded by your employer and not us then you should be eligible for funding from us.

Thanks, Drew