Career break to study a Masters

disgruntled_tenant

After a lot of thinking, I've applied for an unpaid sabbatical from a ten-year plus career, to study a full-time Masters for a year. I will be classed as a Mature student. Any tips or money saving advice would be welcome... I know I can apply for a student loan...

Is there any bit of money saving advice that you would give me? In theory, with loan, savings, and living frugalyl I may just be able to cover it...

bugslet

Have you checked on the old style board, they'd be good for money saving suggestions?

BrassicWoman

no part time study options at all to let you work and study? By far the less risky route.

Serendipitious

Council tax should be free if you live alone, or there's a deduction if you live as a couple, contact them for the documentation you'll need to provide.

NUS cards give you a discount at the Co-op plus a range of other benefits.

Look for student discounts at swimming pools and leisure facilities etc.

Knowing you have a job to go back to will be a big help too - no pressure to go job-hunting afterwards.

Good luck.

agrinnall

Duplicate thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5663650

Mrs_Soup

Like undergrads a lot of masters students do work part time up to about 20 hours a week. Any scope in your existing role to do that eg would they let you work one a day a week or something? Althernatively supermarket or bar work etc might fit in around classes. Take full advantage of being a student- get a student union card for discounts on all sorts. Are there any bursaries or scholarships in your field- even a small amount towards fees might help if you qualify for something (these are rare as hens teeth though)..