It may be possible to gain employer sponsorship for your programme. Many sponsorships are arranged before the start of the programme.
Although you are unlikely to obtain sponsorship for an arts based programme, you should investigate the possibility if you are attending an engineering, science or similar programme. Competition for sponsorships is intense and there may be conditions attached, such as working for a sponsoring firm in vacations, and possibly for a period of time after you qualify. You should check the terms and conditions before accepting sponsorship, including any penalties you may incur if you break any agreement.
Please note that this information applies only to the 2007/2008 academic year.