A second-degree loan is a tuition fee loan for those who already have a UK or an equivalent degree from a different country but are now looking to obtain another degree in a different subject.
Second degree loans are not available for all subjects – they must be included on a list of subjects, pre-approved by the Government.
To apply for a second-degree loan, you must apply through Student Finance England (SFE). If your application is successful, your tuition fees will be paid directly to the institution you are studying with. You will only receive a loan for your tuition fees; there is no SFE maintenance loan available for those studying a second degree.
The good news is, several of our courses are available to those planning on funding their studies with a second degree loan. The following degree programmes are eligible for second degree loans:
As well as meeting the standard student loan requirements, you are entitled if one of the following two statements applies to you:
As well as meeting the standard student loan requirements, you are entitled if one of the following two statements applies to you:
