Open University Help!

Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies. Has anyone ever done this Masters program?

Also, I’m waiting for my SFE to be approved so I might need to apply for OUSBA, has anyone also applied to this OU loan? How was it and how long it took you to have an answer? As I need to make the first payment through the loan so I can start my masters.

I’m scared of paying everything and then not having enough SFE loan to cover my masters.

Reply 1

Shaz6098

Hi, I previously did my UG with the OU, but am doing my masters (distance learning) with another provider. As part of my masters, I have to complete 1 x OU 30 credit PG module. The disbursements from SFE, hasn't quite worked out, so I ended up contacting OUSBA for advice and to how much it would cost per month to finance the module through them. The guy I spoke to was lovely and super helpful! He'd never heard of my set up (just doing 1 OU module), but did mention something along the lines a bridging loan, that would link into the SFE disbursements (I wasn't paying too much attention as that related to a whole master course). I would give the OUSBA a call to discuss your options as soon as possible. They will be fully aware of module start dates, registrations and SFE disbursements.

The Forensic Psychological Studies costs £7,965 and you can get a non-means-tested maintenance loan of up to £12,858 (paid directly to you). There is enough SFE loan to cover your masters, especially if you have requested the full loan amount.