When you are considering further study, you may not realise that you can choose to study many courses either full time or part time. Only you can know which is best to suit your circumstances, but here is a list of some of the major benefits and drawbacks of each.

Full Time Study Benefits

1. You will have more time to concentrate on your course


2. The course will be shorter


3. It is the popular choice, putting you in the same position as the majority of course mates

Drawbacks

1. You are unlikely to have much time to earn any extra cash


2. Course fees will be more expensive


3. The work will be more intense

Part Time Study Benefits

1. A lighter workload


2. You will have plenty of time to work while studying


3. Course fees will be cheaper and spread out

Drawbacks

1. The course will be longer


2. You will only be able to work part-time for the duration of the course


3. If is not as popular as full time study so you may feel like an outsider