to not know what to do about university?

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I'm currently at university studying a 2 yr foundation degree.

Unfortunately the uni I study at does not do a full degree in that subject, nor any similar ones so in order to 'top up' my degree and finish it I would have to move to another uni at least 250 miles away.

Moving would have always been difficult due to dp's son who lives in the area but since it would only be for a year there was a possibility that this might have been an option at the beginning of the course. However, Dp has recently landed his 'dream job', not a very high wage but it is very likely a 'forever' job that he can stay in for many many years. This means the idea of moving to a different uni is now out of the question.

So I'm faced with the difficulty of what I do when I finish my course. There are not a lot of job options in the field for someone with less that a full degree and the options there are don't come up very often. There is a possibilty that I could transfer to a different course that would be a full degree but because what I've done so far and what I would be doing are so different I would have to either transfer into the first year of the other course and do another 3 years, or transfer into the second year of the other course at the end of my second year - either way I'd do 4 years in total.

Aibu to not know which is the best decision? On top of all this is still the high likelihood that I won't actually get a job in my chosen field because there aren't many jobs available in this area. I know I should have considered this more carefully when starting the course but I signed up when I was in the throes of depression and just wanted the chance study and work in something I loved.

In addition I started a job a few months ago working part time in my old career (I'm changing careers by going to uni). The job is really enjoyable and although the money is only NMW at the moment there is opportunity for progression and I am already qualified in this field. Should I just give up on uni and focus more on my current job? I don't want to throw away what I've done but it's all feeling a little bit pointless if I can't get a job at the end of it

You can get student loans for the OU for the tuition, but because it's part time you can work alongside it.

The OU have been brilliant for me, and I've studied four years nearly now, and after my may exams will have the equivilient of a FD (not stopping though, so going on another two years for a BA)

If you can't move away, look into OU!

I found that my OU degree was just as respected as my first degree which I did full time at a university.

Better than giving up altogether.

I did Law and it involved monthly Saturday sessions with brilliant tutors and excellent feedback on essays and assignments.

OU v respected.

Don't understand why moving away for a year is out of the question? If financially it's tricky then I would suggest you defer for a year, work ft and save like mad.

Your degree will be yours for life. The same cannot be said of a DP.

Well since Dp and I are getting married I do plan on him being mine for life

In all seriousness though, I have looked into it and apparently I cannot defer further 'top up' years, if I do it I have to go straight onto another course or not do one.

I do like the idea of the OU though, and it does look like there would be a suitable course there for me!

Please do look into the OU (and don't listen to your mum re it being worth less than other degrees). I'm currently studying a towards a degree with the OU (having previously studied at postgraduate level at a traditional university) and the quality of teaching and support is excellent. You have to be very organised and motivated, but this is recognised by employers. Good luck.

Write to your MP, Nicky Morgan, the education minister, Michael Gove and Nick Clegg, Vince Cable and see if they can find some way of funding you since they have imposed really high tuition fees with the assumption they won't put people off

Is your new career in a lucrative area? If so perhaps ask a successful person or company in that area if they could sponsor you? If it is in a caring area could you get funding from a charity? Sometimes there are local bursaries available - you could enquire at your local council or parish council.