For those who are in 1+3+1 without degree

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If you have invested time in HSMP, your clock will reset to ZERO if you switch to WP as per the new announced rules.

If you have almost 3 years remaining on your FLR, then you can enroll immediately in open university courses towards a bachelor's degree, which can be done while doing full time job, and its cheap.

The next courses start in January 2007 and 15th December 2006 is the last enrollment date.

I have calculated that you should be able to finish the degree in 2.5 years if you work out hard.

Luckily I enrolled last year and I will try to finish it before expiry of my 3 years FLR.