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Open University Credit Transfer Query
Hi, I am thinking of taking a BA in history via OU, but I already have a BSc in Business Information Technology. Obviously the subjects are unrelated, but would there be any way I could transfer even a small amount of credit to the BA? The OU webpage is a bit confusing, but it does say the following relating to Full-rate…
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Funding Help
Hi guys, I studied in Glasgow for two years a few years ago, left my course and I am now at the end of my Second year at the University of Chester. I applied for funding etc and was told that they would fund two years of my new course as they will fund the length of the new course +1 year minus the years of funding that I…
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£60,000 for a degree
I was talking to someone whose niece was worried about not getting an university place and I came across this article. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23833453-pound-60000-for-university-degree-as-students-are-forced-to-go-private.do
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Student savings!! Help & Advice!
Hi all :) Im going into my 2nd year this September, and we've just got our first house - exciting stuff! :beer: 4 of us are sharing (1 guy and 3 girls - lucky him, lol!) I was wondering if anyone knows of any cheap ratings going, i.e. - Electricity Bills - Gas Bills - Internet & Phone etc We've never done this sort of…
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Student savings!! Help & Advice!
Hello all :) Im going into my 2nd year this september, and we've had our first house as uni students - exciting stuff :beer:
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Paid student loan but payments still taken
I left Uni about 5 years ago now and paid my loan off via debit card in July 2008 (it was only a few grand). I wasnt earning enough to pay it off through my wage, but was paying interest so thought i may aswell as i can afford to. Turns out last year i did earn enough to start paying it, and to my surprise they had…
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how to afford a masters degree?????
have just graduated from uni with a 2:2 hons in management and hrm, and am contimplating life after uni :mad: . i orginally thought i wouldnt be able to do a masters cause of that stinky 2:2 :p .but ran into a lecturer the other day, and have now been accepted for two different masters courses, one in management and one in…
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Taking GCSEs early
Hi, I'm new to the UK education system with a DD in yr 7. OUr baby-sitter who just strated Uni told her she should try and take French and Music GCSEs early. (She just passed her grade 5 piano and speaks good french, although her written skills are not that great yet) How does it work and how do we go about it????
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student email "ac.uk" Help needed
hi all I have recently become a (mature) part time student at a local college learning bsaic computer skills (CLAiT) with a view to retraing so I could return to work in a basic office enviroment (hopefully) I have been given an email address by the college which ends in the college name and ac.uk. However i just dont know…
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Failing second year at university
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Which student bank account?
Hello, I am going to start a full time degree course in Sept and I am wondering which bank account to use. I am £500 in my overdraft with the Natwest which gets paid off monthly when I get paid (as i will continue to do so) so I ideally need one with a smallish overdraft but want to go for a decent one. Any opinions? cheers
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o.u pc grant
hello, does any one know how to apply for a pc grant with the open uni,and since i live in scotland will it be any different
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Mature student loan help
Im hoping to go back to college to do a Access in art and design course (then hoping to go on do a degree next year). Im a single parent on income supportect leaving in kent and finding grants hard to find or just plain confuddling as some grants are say onlying for higher education. can any one help me as i need the money…
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Cheapest Student Broadband? £15 for 9 months!
Like this post? Click the Thanks button below :) Want to share this post with others? Click on the Facebook/Twitter links on the right. __________________________________________________________ The Best Deal: (As long as you have fibre) Virgin Media's 9 Month 'L' (10Mbps) for possibly £15 (from 9am 21/09/2010 until…
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abandoned uni course and fees, can anyone advise please?
Hi just joined the forum and apologies in advance for teh long post :o My daughter started a degree course 3 years ago but left it after about 5-6 weeks. She had applied for finance for fees but as she abandoned the course she didn't receive/pay the fees. The following September she started a 4 year primary teaching course…
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Funding for 'second' Degree
I've been looking to start a degree at 61 which has hit a brick wall with funding. I've been unemployed for some years am on benefits, but because I have a HNC gained in 69 and a Pass degree at a Polytechnic in 72, I can't get normal funding. 2 questions. If I lied, could they search and find the degree and HNC. Are there…
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HND Funding?
Hi, I have tried to contact studentfinancewales but I need my bloody id to get any further and I am not home until Friday and would like to get a rough idea of the answer by then. I've just had 2 years in university, but have left and come home. The first year, along with everyone I know turned out to be a mess and my…
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Just finished Uni....
Hi Everyone! I would appreciate any thoughts about what my next move should be. I have just completed a BSC in Business Management and achieved a 2:1 degree so as you can imagine I'm over the moon! However, my mum's just had major surgery and will require looking after for at least 6 months. I don't really want to start a…
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How much ?
Hi, can some one tell me how much before tax a couple can earn whilst still getting full grant etc for offspring at Uni? My son gets a full grant, bursery etc and as it's his last year I don't want to upset my son's money by getting a part-time job! MM
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open university question
hi i have applied to one of their openings courses as i have done nothing since leaving school 12 years ago, im abit scared about it does any one have any advise? also how long does it usuallt take to hear back from them? many thanks charlotte
