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SUSI and Postgraduate diploma/certificate

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  • 12-04-2015 11:25pm
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    canmo
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    Hi, I have one question about SUSI grant:

    I read that SUSI is not awarding a grant if a person already has a degree (let's say MA so you will not be awarded grant to get another MA), I have MA and Postgraduate diploma/certificate (it's not like a master's degree but you need a bachelor academic degree to get into that kind of programme), would that be a problem to get SUSI grant for MSc conversion course if I already have MA and Postgraduate diploma/certificate?
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    maki
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    You can only get a grant when you are seen to be progressing; essentially moving from one NFQ level to a higher one. Since you already have an MA (Level 9), you're not eligible to receive funding for any other Masters degrees or lower.


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    canmo
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    maki wrote: »
    You can only get a grant when you are seen to be progressing; essentially moving from one NFQ level to a higher one. Since you already have an MA (Level 9), you're not eligible to receive funding for any other Masters degrees or lower.

    Hi, sorry I made a mistake before I actually don't have MA, only BA and postgraduate certificate/diploma that is actually not MA. does this postgraduate certificate will be a problem?

    Thanks for the answer!


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    maki
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭maki


    canmo wrote: »
    Hi, sorry I made a mistake before I actually don't have MA, only BA and postgraduate certificate/diploma that is actually not MA. does this postgraduate certificate will be a problem?

    Thanks for the answer!

    A postgraduate diploma is also a Level 9 qualification, so I think unfortunately you're still out of luck.

    NFQ level descriptions are here if you want to make sure.


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    Sup08
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    Your MA Certificate/Diploma has to be a Major Award on the NFQ at Level 9 for you not to be eligible for an MSc.
    If your MA is a special award (Springboard does a lot of these) then you may qualify for grant assistance for a MSc.

    Also, there are certain progression rules surrounding students that are studying law. So if you are studying law, you may still qualify for grant assistance.

    Your best option is to apply and SUSI will decide on your qualification. When you do apply, make sure you put in as much details about your current qualification as possible or try and find out if it is a minor or major award on the NFQ before making an application.


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