Second degree funding for social work

hussey1983

Hi I am getting conflicted information. I have completed a 3 year degree and wanting to do a 3 year social work degree . Can I get funding and maintenance?

Reply 1

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi there,

Can you confirm when the course would start and what university you want to attend. Is it just an undergraduate qualification that you already hold?

Thanks, Drew

Reply 2

hussey1983

New college durham. Starting this month oct 2025. 3 year social work degree. I already have done 2 year health and social and 1 year top up public health

Reply 3

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi there,

If you already hold an equal level qualification then you would only be eligible for the Maintenance Loan. You will not be eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan.

Thanks, Drew

Reply 4

hussey1983

Someone on live chat said its an exception course ?

Reply 5

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi there,

Yes it is classed as an exception course however it is only for the Maintenance Loan and not the Tuition Fee Loan. As you have an equal level qualification usually you would not get another Maintenance Loan but as it is an exception you will. We will not give you another Tuition Fee Loan.

Thanks, Drew

Reply 6

hussey1983

Original post

by Drew SLC

Hi there,
Yes it is classed as an exception course however it is only for the Maintenance Loan and not the Tuition Fee Loan. As you have an equal level qualification usually you would not get another Maintenance Loan but as it is an exception you will. We will not give you another Tuition Fee Loan.
Thanks, Drew

Is there anything you suggest ?

Reply 7

Leah SLC

Official Rep

Hi there. Could you clarify what you mean by this? Thanks, Leah.

Reply 8

hussey1983

Original post

by Leah SLC

Hi there. Could you clarify what you mean by this? Thanks, Leah.

Any financial support for the tuition fee ?

Reply 9

Graeme SFE

Official Rep

Original post

by hussey1983

Any financial support for the tuition fee ?

We can't award the Tuition Fee Loan in any circumstances for a full-time Social Work course, unfortunately.

However, we'd definitely recommend that you speak to the university's Finance team: they should be able to offer help and advice, or point you in the right direction.

Thanks, Graeme