The BSc Astronomy and Cert HE Astronomy are on Student Finance England’s list of approved awards. The loan company, not UCLan, sets the criteria and decides whether an individual loan application is approved. However, to be eligible, you must be studying at least 25% full-time equivalent, ie 30 credits, within the same award. In practice, you need to be studying at least two 20-credit modules per year to qualify. Students on Certificate courses are therefore NOT eligible. If you are reliant on receiving a student loan you are advised to discuss it with the course leader during the application process.