A Surpising Turn of Events, Indeed

Whisper it, but there looms a growing possibility that I may be returning to university in September.
I had thought that it was necessary to undertake a year's work experience before continuing to post graduate level, but apparently as a beneficial result of the economic collapse this requirement has been rescinded.
The week before last I made a discreet enquiry to one of my old tutors about what to do if I couldn't find employment this year- and got an application form for my postgrad by way of reply. Things now are moving a little quickly, unprecedented in my life for oh, at least a year or so. The application form is here, the loans forms are here (both downloaded), one of my character references is ready and the other promised next week and I'm expecting a postgraduate prospectus any day now.
The only major hurdle is getting actually onto the course, and considering I did my undergraduate degree at the same university I should imagine I have a fairly good chance at that.