Second degree STEM funding

Hi there. When does the course begin? Thanks, Leah.

Hello,
I am looking at options for studying a second degree, part time, under the STEM elq exceptions. Could you please clarify if the following option is an exception, and I would (likely) be able to get tuition and maintenance loans?
Institution: University of Worcester
Course: Computing BSc
Mode: Part time
Thank you

Hi Meg,
For the part time 3 year option this would be classed as an exception course. Thanks, Jason

Thanks Jason, though it's not 3 years, it's 4-6 years part time as the full time course is 3 years. I assume that's still okay?
Do you know when part time funding applications open?

Hi Meg,
Do you have the course code?
Part time applications for 25/26 are due to open in May, we don't have the exact date yet. Keep checking our website/social media channels for further updates.
Thanks,
Claire

Hi Claire,
The UCAS/uni code is G400 (BSc Computing, University of Worcester).
Thanks

Hi there. The university have not added this course to out database for 25/26.
Although, they did add it to 24/25 and it would be classed as an exception, but it's not on out system for 25/26.
You may want to double check this with the university, they will also be able to tell you if the course is an exception course or not. Thanks, Leah.

Hi there, as long as the university update their database and this show when you make your application then we would look to fund this course. But this will require for the university to update the course information. Thanks, Stephen.

Hi Stephen,
I'm currently talking to the university about the course to see if they can update the database. In the meantime, are you able to tell me if their other computing degree is in the database as an ELQ exception?
Course: Computer Science (I105)
Institution: University of Worcester
Mode: Part time, September 2025
Thank you

Hi there, as long as the university update their database and this show when you make your application then we would look to fund this course. But this will require for the university to update the course information. Thanks, Stephen.

Hi there. The database in question is the course management database, this is where universities provide course information that attract Student Finance support. The course code: BSc Computing, University of Worcester, G400, is a Full Time option only. There is a part time course, however this is a 3 year course with a SLC course code of 878653, you can ask the university to confirm if this course is correct as this is the only undergraduate part time course they are offering. Thanks, Stephen.

Hi again, yeah, courses on the database usually show under their full time equivalent (so this course would be for 4-6 years under the part time equivalent). The course: Computing (SLC code 878653) would be classed as an exemption course. Thanks, Stephen.

Hi again, thanks for answering all my questions! One more - the sfe application asks for course length. Is this 3 years because that's how it's listed, or is it 4 years because that's how long I intend to study it for? Thanks