Consultation outcome

Postgraduate study: student loans and other support

From:
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Published
25 March 2015
Last updated
25 November 2015 鈥� See all updates
This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Ref: BIS/15/573

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Detail of outcome

We are introducing a master鈥檚 loan scheme, whereby master鈥檚 students under 60 can access a loan of up to 拢10,000 as a contribution towards the cost of their study.

The master鈥檚 loan scheme is part of the government鈥檚 long-term commitment to enhance support for postgraduate study. This will make the UK more globally competitive by increasing the number of those with high-level skills and knowledge.

Feedback received

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Detail of feedback received

We received a total of 465 responses. The majority of responses came from universities, students and individuals.

Original consultation

Summary

We're seeking views on proposals to introduce loans for postgraduate taught master's degrees and to improve support for research students.

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Consultation description

We want to know your views on a proposed loan system for postgraduate taught master鈥檚 students. Under the scheme, anyone under 30 who is eligible and accepted to study will be able to apply for a loan of up to 拢10,000.

The evidence and responses will inform the design and final terms of the proposed loan scheme.

We are also seeking views and evidence on how we can improve support for postgraduate research students.

Documents

Ref: BIS/15/185

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Updates to this page

Published 25 March 2015
Last updated 25 November 2015 show all updates

  1. Added government response and analysis of responses.

  2. First published.

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