Higher education

If you wish to continue your studies beyond your first degree e.g. a masters or PhD course, make sure this is recorded in your pathway plan.

To help with the cost of postgraduate studies, you can apply for a Masters loan or Doctoral loan via Student Finance to cover your tuition and some of your living costs.

You may also be able to apply for additional bursaries, grants and scholarships from your college/ university as well as charitable organisations.

Many postgraduate students will work part time alongside their course to support themselves. Any additional financial support required to enable you to complete your programme of study would need to be discussed with your life beyond care worker and agreed in your pathway plan.