I am not able to apply for this cycle but I have started my research for next cycle. I have hit a snag though. The masters program that I very much want to apply for is from a non partnered university in the UK so I would have to go for the open study award. My question is should I apply for the elusive open study award for the university and program I have had my heart set on, or choose a program that I'm interested in but isn't my first choice at a partnered university. Would I have a higher chance at the partnered university or as open study? The university that I really would like to go to is the University of Dundee but I'm also interested in another university in Scotland as well as UCL.