Degree students given more options to extend study

Thursday, 21 April 2016 00:00

Students gaining a 2:2 degree at university will be able to apply for funding to do a master's degree or a PHD.

In Tynwald this week the Education and Children Minister was successful in moving that student awards be approved for postgraduates with a business case.

Speaker of the House of Keys Steve Rodan questioned the change:

Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with each one needing to show value to the Manx economy.

Tim Crookall says eligibility will be looked at next year:

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