Moving family to study

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I posted in AIBU but think it's better here.

My question is it a crazy idea to move to study a funded master's at a non RG uni?
I would be on my own with a clingy 1 year old until my husband joins us.
He's not keen as likes his current job but there are opportunities for him nearby.
I feel like it could be a brilliant move but may also be horrendous?
And as it doesn't have a fantastic reputation, would it help even my PhD applications in the future with a lower second class degree?
Obviously even with funding it's a financial disaster.
Opinions please!

Do you have any other options, like a non funded masters at a local university with a better reputation, maybe part time so you can earn a bit while studying?

Subject? What's the long term plan?

My ds did a funded masters at a non red brick, then a funded PhD at a red brick.

As did my niece and nephew.

Yes that is an option. I sort of thought as I have savings to do it a funded one would be better than more student debt.
Also I studied my ungrad at local uni and I would like to study elsewhere. But even if I didn't, the local uni supposedly doesn't accept below a 2.1.

Research masters in a science subject then apply for a doctoral training program or even straight 3 year PhD at higher ranking uni. If it's not for me after masters should hopefully have enough skills for industrial position or there's a competitive work training scheme I may like.

That's great to hear - does it differ between subject? D

Oops posted too soon....

I meant to ask
Did they have a support system?
I know it's possible but is it too much with a small child?

Only you know the details of your situation, but I think when weighing up the cost saving of the funded place you need to weigh it against the risk of income loss of your par

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Only you know the details of your situation, but I think when weighing up the cost saving of the funded place you need to weigh it against the risk of income loss of your partner (job security may be less starting somewhere new), cost of moving and any loss of local support networks for childcare. If your partner is not well established in a job, you have insecure rental accommodation and no local network this may not be a factor.

Russell Group /redbrick is not so important to my understanding but if the university has a low reputation in your subject it may not deliver the long term benefits you want.

I've heard that the institution you studied at for undergraduate is more likely to waiver grade requirements so that may be something to consider. If you have extenuating circumstances others may to, but you will be unlikely to get funding.

Congratulations for getting a funded place with a 2:2. You must have impressed them, so don't assume it's your only option.

Thank you for your advice and kind words!

And as it doesn't have a fantastic reputation,

The course must surely have a decent reputation in order to attract funding for a Master’s degree?

In your situation I would be biting their hand off!