Birkbeck welcomes coalition financial review for part-time students
Professor Latchman said, 'For too long part-time students have been the Cinderellas of the HE sector. The Conservative-Liberal coalition can correct the mistakes and inequities of the past and finally deliver a higher education system that is fair for all. We look forward to working with the government on the review. Speaking on Friday 21st May, Professor Latchman proposed the creation of a single, integrated system of institutional funding and student support. He also called for all students, both full-time and part-time, to have equal access to fee grants or loans. He said, 'Part-time institutions like Birkbeck do not want special treatment. We simply want parity and the creation of a level playing field which values all students equally – regardless of whether they study full or part-time.' Find out more about postgraduate study at Birkbeck. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies in 2010? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. Content added on the 26th May 2010. |
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The Master of Birkbeck, University of London - Professor David Latchman - has welcomed proposals by the Government to offer more support for part-time students.The proposals conatined within the new Conservative-Liberal coalition agreement are to review loan and fee support for part-time students.