Funding for taught masters

Deirdre5

I've been offered a place in a masters programme but fees and living expenses are proving a bit of a hurdle. Aside from the grant, does anyone know of any funding available? I just know of the student assistance fund within the college and some places provide funding for research masters, finding very little info online for taught courses. Thanks.

Mickeroo

I had to get a loan out to do mine a couple of years ago. They will let you just pay the interest for the first year so you won't be making full repayments until the masters is over (assuming it's only a year long). It's not ideal but it's very doable if you're frugal.

GalwayGrrrrrl

I got funding from my employer- is that an option for you? Sometimes you have to agree to stay in same company for a certain number of years after completing masters.

Deirdre5

xfactorfan23 wrote: »

I got funding from my employer- is that an option for you? Sometimes you have to agree to stay in same company for a certain number of years after completing masters.

Not an option for me unfortunately.. I'm hoping to get my fees paid and I'll probably have to take out a loan but I'm looking at about 7k for rent and living expenses for 12 months I'm guessing I can't do a phd afterwards either cos I'll have to go working to pay off the loan?

Sklarker

I was in the same predicament back in the day when I got offered a masters in UL. I ended up going to QUB as students from the south got full funding. Not sure what the story is now or if they do the course you want but worth considering and great place to study.