Postgraduate fees and funding
There are multiple ways to fund a postgraduate degree, including government loans, scholarships and external funding.
Government-backed loans
Postgraduate Master's loans
Government-backed loans of up to £12,167 are available to UK, Irish and eligible EU nationals studying postgraduate Master’s courses in any subject area.
Master's loansPostgraduate Doctoral Loans
Government-backed loans are also available to those studying postgraduate doctoral courses, such as PhDs. Eligible students can borrow up to £28,673.
PhD loansMore funding options
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Other external funding
Each year, there are a range of additional scholarships, loans and bursaries offered by external organisations that are available to those pursuing postgraduate study.
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Employer funding
If you’re studying a part-time Master’s to climb the career ladder, your employer may contribute to your tuition fees if you study while working for them. Our guide can help you work out how your employer can help, if they're likely to help and how you can ask them.
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Self-funding
If you’re self-funding, we offer payment plans for those whose fees are £1,500 or more. 50% of your fees are paid at enrolment, with the remainder paid in instalments.
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