Completing another Degree (1 Viewer)

[AsyLum]

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone had any idea on some information about completing another degree straight after your first, mainly:

1. Will i still be eligible for HECS?
2. Are there any restrictions to this at MQ? Has anyone ever done one? Do i apply through UAC or internally?
3. Is it wise to do this, or try for a graduate/post-grad at another university? (the degree is BADipEd)

Thanks,

Your friendly neighbourhood ninja.

 

[xeuyrawp]

1. Will i still be eligible for HECS?

If you've been studying full-time, there's a restriction on how long your HECS lasts. From memory, you get 7 years of HECs, although someone will need to confirm it.

 

[kami]

If you've been studying full-time, there's a restriction on how long your HECS lasts. From memory, you get 7 years of HECs, although someone will need to confirm it.

Yup, the handbook says that you get around 7 years of SLE(which is part of their terminology now for HECS eligibility or something...) to play with - but you can get bonus SLE by doing Honours. Its all on the website that the gov puts all the HECS details on as well.

 

[glitterfairy]

Mike, why are you worrying about HECS? You're going to spend another 20 years at University anyway (and studying for an additional 5 different degrees)

 

[AsyLum]

Hush Lynn

Nah, i got suggested taking the BADipEd straight after as trying to do it concurrently or now is too hectic so :S

 

[Phanatic]

I looked into it when I was doing Honours. If you graduate with a degree (which you do as you start Honours), then you must go through UAC again to do a second degree. If you're still enrolled in the degree, then there should be an internal process within the Uni, whether it be a double degree or otherwise.

 

[AsyLum]

Ahh ok thanks for that, hmm interesting, i wonder if i can even get into Media Honours haha