Student finance for someone already have a bachelor overseas

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Hi everyone,

I have ILR status (settlement) in UK. I have a bachelor degree in Law from overseas (Turkey) and also a diploma on Web design and coding from Turkey, equivalent HND in UK. I would like to get my bachelor degree on Computer Science or Software Engineering in UK. I know having a degree before prevents you from getting student finance but I saw there is an exception and that is STEM courses that includes Computer Science.

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Can I get at least tuition finance from student finance?

If you can reply my question I would be grateful

Thanks a lot

Reply 1

Drew SLC

Official Rep

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Hi there,

When would the course start and would it be a full time or part time course? Can you confirm what university you want to attend, the full name of the course and the duration of the course?

Thanks, Drew

Reply 2

firatc92

OP

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Hi Drew, Thank you for your fast response
I am thinking to apply to courses on 2026 september. There are two different courses comes to mind 1st is Aston University Computer Science (BSc) Part-Time 4 Years 2nd is University of Leicester Software Engineering BSc full time 4 years.
Thanks

Reply 3

Graeme SFE

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Original post

by firatc92

Hi Drew, Thank you for your fast response
I am thinking to apply to courses on 2026 september. There are two different courses comes to mind 1st is Aston University Computer Science (BSc) Part-Time 4 Years 2nd is University of Leicester Software Engineering BSc full time 4 years.
Thanks

Hi there,

Thanks, Computer Science is an exception when studied part-time.

So, that's definitely an option for you here. This means you'll be entitled to funding regardless of your previous study.

Thanks, Graeme

Reply 4

firatc92

OP

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Original post

by Graeme SFE

Hi there,
Thanks, Computer Science is an exception when studied part-time.
So, that's definitely an option for you here. This means you'll be entitled to funding regardless of your previous study.
Thanks, Graeme

Thank you for your reply Graeme. So just to clarify I can only take part time computer science courses not full time? And can I also get maintenance loan for example Aston University Computer Science BSc part time ?

Reply 5

Graeme SFE

Official Rep

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Original post

by firatc92

Thank you for your reply Graeme. So just to clarify I can only take part time computer science courses not full time? And can I also get maintenance loan for example Aston University Computer Science BSc part time ?

Yes, that's right - the course needs to be part-time for it to be an exception.

Also, yes, you can get a Maintenance Loan so long as the course isn't distance learning.

Thanks, Graeme

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