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Returning to study: practical matters
Find out if it matters where you live and if you afford to return to study Does It Matter Where I Live?The education system is slightly different in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. It’s worth checking what qualifications are needed in each.
If there’s no university within reasonable reach, then the Open University is a great alternative.
Alternatively, distance and e.learning are excellent options. What About Cost?Course fees vary depending on the subject, the length of the course and the type of qualification. You can find out about fees before you enrol.
There may well be costs to cover things like exam fees, field trips and membership of societies or clubs as well as costs for things like books. To keep costs down you can:
The supervision fees vary according to each university and it’s possible to be awarded a scholarship or bursary for PhDs and MPhils.
For impartial advice on funding and financial help with vocational courses call the government-backed LearnDirect advice line on 0800 100 900 from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm seven days a week.
Opportunities for scholarships and bursaries are advertised on the relevant university websites. It is also possible to apply to outside funding agencies for research.
Written by Felicity Hawkins
This article was created: 21 July 2006.
This article was last edited: 3 May 2007.
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