Signing on..

[Scarlett]

Next year I am moving away to a new town to do an MA. I will have to try and find work since you can't get grants etc for MAs. I have some contacts but I am worried what will happen if I simply can't find work. Will I be able to sign on to get JSA until I can find work? The problem is that I will have technically, given up my previous job in order to move, voluntarily. Does this mean they won't let me claim?

[alijangra]

By MA do you mean Master of Arts as in university? If so, students are not entitled to JSA. My brother did an MA in English at Glasgow uni and got student loans.

[Scarlett]

OKay thanks. I wasn't sure if an MA counted. I would do it part time over 2 years. Maybe the system is different in Scotland cos I don't think I can get student loans, only a career development loan.