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Postgraduate Bursaries

We understand that financing your postgraduate studies is an important part of continuing your academic journey. Whether you’re returning to university from Wales, England, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, we’re here to help you navigate the funding options and support available for your next step.

Bursaries

Postgraduate Student Loans

Applying for postgraduate funding is simple and can be done online via the student finance authority for your country. It’s best to apply early so your funding is in place before your course starts.

If you have any questions, our Money Support team is here to support you throughout the application process.

We’re committed to making postgraduate education accessible. Don’t let finances hold you back—apply today and take your next academic step with confidence.

Apply through

Postgraduate Master’s Finance (2024–25) Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
  • Up to £18,950 in combined grant and loan support
  • The exact split between grant and loan is based on your household income
  • You can use the funds for tuition fees and/or living costs
  • Up to £28,395 for the full course (not per year)
  • Paid directly to you to use for tuition and living costs

Apply through

Postgraduate Master’s Loan (2024–25) Doctoral Loan

- Up to £12,471 for the entire course

- Paid directly to you in instalments

- Can be used for both tuition fees and living costs

- Up to £28,673 for the full course

- Paid in instalments over the duration of your studies

Apply through the

Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan                   Living Cost Loan                       
  • Up to £7,000 per year for eligible full-time postgraduate courses
  • Up to £4,500 (if studying full-time)
  • Household income may affect eligibility

Apply through

Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan Living Cost Support
  • Up to £6,500 (2024–25) towards tuition fees
  • Paid directly to your university
  • No standard postgraduate maintenance loan
  • You may be able to apply for institutional or discretionary support for living costs

Postgraduate Bursaries, Scholarships and Tuition Fee Discounts

Postgraduate Bursaries, Scholarships and Tuition Fee Discounts

Tuition fee discount for UWTSD Graduates to progress onto postgraduate study.

Award Value: Up to £2,500

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A Bursary is a fee waiver and is available as financial support to postgraduate students to enable them to study.

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