Keeping Track of Your Finances and Maintaining a Work–Life Balance During Your Second Degree – A Dentist-First Perspective

Returning to university for a second full-time degree is a challenge in itself — and one of the biggest questions for many is: how will I fund it?

This short bulletin aims to make the process a little less daunting by sharing practical advice and personal experience. Although written from a dentist-first perspective, the same principles can help anyone balancing study, work, and life during a second degree.

In this guide we’ll cover:

• Funding options available
• Organising your work schedule
• Keeping track of your finances
• Maintaining a healthy work–life balance