There are a number of postgraduate funding options that students can explore and we recommend that students find out what funding is available to them and budget for postgraduate study well in advance of the start of their course.
Student Finance England does not provide support for postgraduate courses, except through Disabled Students' Allowances and for Teacher Training courses.
Factsheet: Postgraduate Funding
Disabled Students Allowance
These are available for postgraduate students to help pay for extra costs you may have in attending your course, as a direct result of your disability.
Booklet: Bridging the Gap
NHS and Social Work courses
NHS and Social Work students could get funding from an NHS or Social Work Bursary.
Website: NHSBSA
PGCE
Students studying on a full-time postgraduate teacher training course leading to Qualified Teacher Status may be eligible for full-time undergraduate support and a Training Bursary.
Website: Gov.uk
Website: Teaching Agency
Scholarships
Find out if there are scholarships available for the course you want to study.
Website: Scholarship Search
Employer Sponsorship
Website: Prospects
Charities and Educational Trusts
Use the online grants search on the Family Action website to find Educational Trust Funds and Charities who may be able to help.
Website: Family Action
Research Councils
Website: Research Councils UK
Professional and Career Development Loans
Website: Career Development Loans
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