Postgraduate Courses

Can I get a student loan to do a postgraduate course?

Not usually. The only exception is a postgraduate certificate of education course - PGCE - for teacher training students. However, you may be able to get a career development loan for other postgraduate courses, and for more information on those and the terms and conditions you should go to the web site: www.direct.gov.uk/cdl.

Can I get a loan for a master's course?

You can't usually get a student loan for a master's course. The only post-graduate courses which attract student loans are post-graduate certificates and educations (PGCE's). You may be able to get a clear development loan for a master's course. The best thing to do is have a look at the website to see the terms and conditions for those and if you'd be eligible. The website is www.direct.gov.uk/cdl.

Do I have to reapply for a loan if I am planning on doing a master's?

You won't be able to get a student loan for a master's course. However, you may be able to get a loan for a master's course, and you should have a look at their website to see if you're eligible. www.direct.gov.uk/cdl.

Can I get a loan for a part-time course?

The only postgraduate course you might be able to get a part-time loan for is the PGCE - post-graduate certificate in education - for teacher training students, and you should look at your funding body's website to see if that's available to you. Otherwise, part-time postgraduate courses don't attract student loans, and usually can't get career development loans either, as they're for full-time courses.

Can I get a loan for a PHD?

Not usually. They aren't available to most graduate courses except PGCEs - post-graduates of education for teacher training students. However, you might be able to get a loan and you should look on their website for terms of condition. www.direct.gov.uk/cdl.