Find out about postgraduate funding and fees at CCCU.
When you are researching how to study a postgraduate degree, you will see that fees and funding are different to that of an undergraduate course.
Postgraduate course fees vary a lot, more than those for undergraduate degrees. The course fees for each course can be found on its course page.
Simply find your course fees under the fees section.
Two postgraduate loans offered by the government:
Your eligibility depends on the following:
Full criteria for both loans can be found on the gov website.
20% discount for most postgraduate Taught Master's and Master's by Research courses.
For bursaries and scholarships:
Find out more about funding your teacher training course via the Get into Teaching website.
To find out out more about funding, the application process, and much more, read our free ebook about how to get into teaching.
There are a range of research scholarships available throughout the year. Please visit our scholarships and bursaries page to find out what is currently available to you.
Please bear in mind that these do change throughout the year, so be sure to keep your eye out for any new awards that may arise.
As a postgraduate student, you can also apply for other awards such as the Sport Scholarship. Please check all eligibility criteria before applying.
If you are an international student, then you will be able to benefit from the International Student Scholarship.
Some postgraduate positions have funding attached to them that covers fees, living costs, or both. These positions are often funded by UK Research and Innovation. You can search a constantly updated list of opportunities on their website.
Visit the UKRI website for further information on postgraduate funding.
There are sometimes other sources of funding available from a range of charities, trusts, and learned societies. The government website is a good place to start researching these opportunities. Some employers also offer funding for postgraduate study.
If you have a disability, you can also research the financial support you may be able to access for specialist equipment or non-medical helper allowance.
Government statistics show that 89.4% of postgraduate students were employed in high skilled roles compared to 87.7% of graduates and 69.7% of non-graduates.
(Department for Education 2023)
The cost of your course can be found on your course page under the fees section.
Whilst you are studying you will need to cover your living costs. These costs include rent, bills, and essentials such as food and travel.
Apart from fees and living costs there are some additional costs when studying at university. We try to keep these to a minimum and be clear about what they are.
Some additional costs apply to almost all students – like purchasing textbooks. But some additional costs are linked to specific courses. You will find further information about any additional costs on your course page in the fees section.
If you are an international student please visit our international fees and funding advice page.
The majority of our Master's by Research courses will cost the following in 2025/26:
*An International student scholarship fee discount of £1,500 will be applied to the tuition fees of £15,500 for entrants starting in 2025/26.
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
Most MPhil and PhD degrees starting in 2025/26 are:
*An International student scholarship fee discount of £1500 will be applied to the tuition fees of £15,500 for entrants starting in 2025/26.
MPhil / PhD by Publication fees will be:
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. Updated fees can be found on the relevant course page.
In 2024/25 the full-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) tuition fee will be £9,250 for UK students and £15,500 for Overseas students.
In 2024/25 the part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) tuition fee will be £4,625 for UK students and £7,750 for Overseas students.
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
It’s important to think carefully about how you are going to manage money whilst you study. Look at what money you have coming in and try to estimate how much you need to spend during your time as a student.
If you're a home student, you'll need to think about paying your fees, as well as covering your maintenance costs, especially if you have the postgraduate loan from Student Finance England, as you will be paid both your tuition and maintenance loan together, unlike your undergraduate degree.
Having a budget will give you peace of mind that you can afford to pay your bills and have enough money for those essential spends. Without a reasonable budget, it's easy to spiral into debt. So take the time to plan a budget for when you start your studies.
The Money Saving Expert student budgeting planner is a great tool to help you plan your budget.
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