Two-year fast-track degrees

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A two-year fast-track degree at The University of Northampton allows students the opportunity to study a full Honours degree in two years.

So how does it work? You take one extra module each academic year and continue studying with extra modules over part of the summer break. You will still get one month off in the summer and the usual breaks at Christmas and Easter.

Why study a fast-track degree?

Enter the job market a year earlier. You will save money and get on the career ladder sooner
Reduce debt: One year's less study means you are saving one year's tuition fees and cutting living costs
When it comes to getting a job, anyone who is prepared to work intensively to complete a full Honours degree in two years is going to stand out from other applicants
A fast-track degree is ideal if you are looking to return to study but cannot afford to take three years out of work
Take a gap year and still graduate with your friends: A fast-track degree gives you an extra year to play with before you enter the world of work

Just do the sums

As well as being able to enter the job market and start earning a year earlier, you will make a significant saving on your tuition fees and living costs.

Most universities charge £3,145* in tuition fees a year on their undergraduate programmes, so by cutting out one year of study you would save £3,145 alone. In addition, if your family income is low you may be entitled to a loan to pay all or part of your fees that do not need to be paid back until you are earning over £15,000 a year.

As a full-time student, you might also be eligible for a bursary and other financial support in the same way as a three year student. Student loans take into consideration the summer term and you should receive a larger sum to reflect the extra time spent studying.

You may be entitled to a maintenance grant each year and receive The University of Northampton Bursary.

If you are moving away from home to attend university, you could cut your accommodation and living costs by around £7,033 (http://www.nus.org.uk/) by studying for only two years.

For further information visit the Fees and funding section or Student Finance Direct.

* subject to inflation