Question reference: S6W-25008
- Date lodged: 31 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 27 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to extending the current limit of three years of Student Awards Agency Scotland funding, for part-time postgraduate MSc courses with no full-time equivalent, to support people who may need extra time to complete their course, such as those who work full time, are disabled or have caring responsibilities.
Answer
As set out in the 2023-24 Programme for Government, we are currently undertaking a review of student support for those wishing to study part-time or flexibly. As part of this we will consider the range of circumstances that impact on the way in which people wish to study as part of this work.