2nd undergrad degree - N.Ireland

ladybolan

Hi,

I'm planning on going back to university either this year or next to study Speech & Language Therapy, which is funded by the NHS. I already have a Bachelors degree so know I'm not entitled to another student loan but I was wondering what exactly I would be entitled to? Not having to worry about fees is great but I'll have rent which a part-time job wouldn't cover. I know there's bursaries etc but maybe the only thing I can do is get a graduate loan from the bank?

Any info would be appreciated

DrFluffy

My friend is from Derry - doing medicine as a first degree and is not entitled to the NHS bursary... She gets a different bursary from NI though - but it is no where as much as the NHS one, so she is somewhat out of pocket. Where are you normally resident? Here or there?

Are you not entitled to the non-income assessed part of the student loan?

Fluffy
(second degree-er)

ladybolan

DrFluffy wrote: »

My friend is from Derry - doing medicine as a first degree and is not entitled to the NHS bursary... She gets a different bursary from NI though - but it is no where as much as the NHS one, so she is somewhat out of pocket. Where are you normally resident? Here or there?

Are you not entitled to the non-income assessed part of the student loan?

Fluffy
(second degree-er)

I live in Belfast. The DHSS deals with the bursaries over here AFAIK, but not exactly sure what the criteria is.

I was under the impression that you're entitled to one loan/one degree, which I've used, but maybe I'm entitled to something. I've emailed the DHSS and the University of Ulster so they may be able to advise...

DrFluffy

Certianly in England, if you're second degree is "vocational" you are entitled to a student loan (but no fees help). If you are entitled to any form of NHS bursary, this reduces your loan entitlement to the non-means tested part.