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Is it possible to get a grant for a diploma when I already have a masters?

EmilyD · 2009-06-16 08:50:16

Hi, I'm 26 and have a degree and a masters but am now considering going back to do a postgraduate diploma in education (primary) but am a little horrified at the thought of the fees and living expenses for the year. Does anyone know if there is any possibility of getting a grant or any type of back-to-education funding for…

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Hi, I'm 26 and have a degree and a masters but am now considering going back to do a postgraduate diploma in education (primary) but am a little horrified at the thought of the fees and living expenses for the year. Does anyone know if there is any possibility of getting a grant or any type of back-to-education funding for this diploma when I already have a masters?

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#2 16-06-2009 9:30am

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Is the masters in the same field as the diploma?

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#3 16-06-2009 9:54am

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As far as I know you are eligible for a grant only if you are moving up the education latter - i.e. degree, Masters, M Litt, PhD, so I'm not sure that you would be eligible for a grant for a Diploma as you already have a masters.

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