... needs to be asked is "Is it financially feasible?". The majority of expenses will lie with the course fees which amount to approximately £1,150 per year, unless the chosen course is one such as social work or nursing, in which case there are no course tuition fees. Equipment that is needed by the learner for the course can also cost a lot of money depending on the course undertaken; the essentials regardless of the course will include a computer and printer, books from the reading lists, writing materials, files and folders. Accommodation will, in some cases, also need to be taken into account. The learner, if remaining where they live for the duration of the course, will still need to pay the rent/mortgage and household bills. This can have a major effect on finances and make employment continuation necessary. If the learner has dependants, the cost of childcare will also ...

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