Stop press. There’s no need to go out an buy a ‘how-to-survive-uni-without-the-debt’ book or work every waking hour of the day to fund university, we’ve found ways you can study a degree completely free and come out the other end without the need to get into debt (unless you’re a big spender!). This section is a work in progress where we seek to find ways you can study debt-free.
The Open University
Studying for a degree at most universities is likely to leave you with a debt of at least £20,000. Pretty scary stuff when you consider how long it will take to pay back. The good news is that most of The Open University’s degrees will set you back just £4,000, and better still, if you’re living with your parents and earning less than £16,510 a year you won’t have to pay a penny towards the cost of your study.
Find out more about debt free degrees
Cadetships
In the Merchant Navy there are two types of cadetship; Deck Officer Cadetships and Engineer Officer Cadetships. Cadetships in the Merchant Navy generally last several years with cadets taking block-leave where they learn at college or University before going to sea for an assignment. Cadets in the Merchant Navy usually train towards an HND/HNC, Foundation Degree or Undergraduate Degree.
Resource Development International (RDI) is the world’s largest independent provider of distance learning education, offering students a choice of over 40 qualifications in 13 different subjects from nine different universities. By studying through RDI & via distance learning over a campus-based university, you could save up to £42,791.
We’ve published a full list of distance learning courses offered by RDI and also the RDI prospectus so you can find out more info.
