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Mature study and retraining

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Msc in 40s

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Morello339 · 10/05/2026 21:04

I recently decided I wanted a change in career.

My son is older, and I feel like I've reached my earning potential/mental health limit at my current job.

I have looked into an Msc in the area I am interested in, and meet eligibility.

What I'm worried about is finances.

Am I correct in thinking there isn't much support financially when doing a postgraduate. Not like a maintenence loan.

I will continue to work, but I might have to cut my hours to facilitate the course, and don't want to struggle.

Does anyone know the ins and outs of the process?

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SlB09 · 11/05/2026 01:12

Your right, there may be grants you can apply for either directly from the uni or depending on the sector from different bodies within that but otherwise it's basically a loan. If you have a specific unit in kind there student services or finance dept may be able to help. 42 & finishes msc part time last year x

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 11/05/2026 01:14

What is the course

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