This is part of our information on money matters covering sources of funding.

It is advisable to have adequate funding in place prior to commencing studies.

General sources of funding are listed on the 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网’s Research degree funding webpage.

Details of funded research opportunities are publicised by the university’s PhD opportunities webpage.

For more detail on potential living costs, please see our “How much do I need for living costs” webpage which gives an indication of how much you need to live on. All figures are intended as guidance only and may vary depending on personal preferences and external factors that affect the cost of living.

Students borrowing the UK government Doctoral Loan should be aware it only helps towards basic living costs and will not be adequate to meet all costs. There is no specific element of the loan for tuition fees.

Doctoral Loan rates for students resident in England (funded by Student Finance England)–

• £30,301 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2025
• £29,390 if your course started between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025
• £28,673 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
• £27,892 if your course started between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023

The loan is paid in instalments, generally across three years of your PhD.

Students from Wales have a different loans scheme.  Scotland and Northern Ireland do not offer loans for study at PhD level.

Recipients of partial scholarships (e.g. tuition fees only) should ensure they have another source of funding to be able to cover all necessary costs.

Research scholarships typically last for no longer than the first 3 years of study, additional funding should be planned in case additional time is taken for writing up.

If you require advice about Doctoral Loans and managing your finances you can contact the Student Advice and Support Service.