Postgraduate Funding

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: Directgov
Website: Teaching Agency

Scholarships
Find out if there are scholarships available for the course you want to study.
Website: Hotcourses

Employer Sponsorship
Website: Getting training at work

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

Useful Links:

Prospects

Directgov

Tuition Fee payment terms

Access to Learning Fund