How to fund your postgraduate studies

Unsure how to fund your postgraduate studies? The financial support you can apply for varies depending on the type of course you’re doing, and it can get a little complicated. We’ve put together an overview of what you might be eligible for.

Progress to Postgraduate Award

If you are an Edge Hill graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you start an eligible full-time or part-time postgraduate programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.

In both cases, you must have recently completed your undergraduate award, PGCE, PGDE or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, as outlined in the table below.

Academic year when starting eligible postgraduate programme	Year of completion of undergraduate degree in order to be eligible for discount
2026/2027	2024/2025

This offer is available to eligible UK students, EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status, and Irish nationals.

See the full details and eligibility criteria for your chosen year of entry

What happens after you finish your course?

How do I repay my postgraduate loan after a Masters, PhD or Professional Doctorate?

Repayments will only start once you’re earning over £21,000 per year. And you’ll only repay 6% of your earnings over this threshold. You’ll pay this in addition to any loans you may have from your undergraduate degree.

Example repayments:

• Salary £21,000 – Monthly repayment £0
• Salary £30,000 – Monthly repayment £45 (£11.25 per week)

To put that in perspective, how much do you spend on takeaways, coffees or going out each week or month? Your weekly loan repayment may cost the same as a takeaway.

How do I repay my PGCE loans?

PGCE loans are added to any loans you have from your undergraduate degree. And the total monthly amount that you repay won’t increase. You’ll just pay the collective loans over a longer period. Therefore, your PGCE loan is repaid at the same rate as your undergraduate loans – 9% of any earnings over £25,000.

Example repayments:

• Salary £25,000 – Monthly repayment £0
• Salary £27,000 – Monthly repayment £15 (£4 per week)

To put that in perspective, your weekly loan repayment may cost the same as a cup of coffee.

Important details about your postgraduate funding

You should read all the detail about these loans and complete your own research before applying. Interest charges apply, and any repayments owed after 30 years on your Masters or Doctoral loan will be written off. And repayments owed after 40 years on your postgraduate teacher training loan will be written off. For full details about government funding, visit Student Finance England.

Need more information and advice?

Fees and funding information

Find out more about the funding available and how to apply. We have different guides depending on your course and mode of study.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Postgraduate events

As well as Open Days, we have dedicated Postgraduate events that you can come to. They’re a great way to visit our campus, receive information and ask questions.

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Managing your money as a postgraduate student

Studying a postgraduate course is a big commitment, requiring both time and money, but offers fantastic opportunities to study what you love at a higher academic level. And gaining a postgraduate degree can open doors to lots of career options, too.

We know that finances are a big consideration for many students, so we’ve put together some information and tips on how you can manage your money.

Research your tuition fees

Postgraduate courses can vary in cost depending on where you study and what course you study. At Edge Hill University, full-time postgraduate taught courses usually cost £9,550 per year (with a few exceptions, such as MBAs), full-time MRes courses cost £6,150 per year, and full-time PhD courses cost £6,550 per year (prices for academic year 2026/27). Be sure to look at the specific course you’re interested in to confirm the tuition fee amount.

Find out what help you can get

In England, the government offer Master’s loans of up to £13,206, and you can apply for one of these if you’re studying a taught Master’s course or an MRes. If your course lasts for more than one year, your loan will be divided equally across each year of the course, so it’s important to bear that in mind. If you’re looking to study a PhD, you can apply for a government doctoral loan of up to £31,122. Take a look at the eligibility criteria for government loans for full information and details.

If you’re studying a postgraduate research course, you could apply for a research council grant for further funding, too.

PGCE’s work a little differently, and for these courses you can apply to Student Finance England in the same way as an undergraduate degree. Subject to eligibility, you can apply for a loan for your tuition fees, and a separate maintenance loan which is means tested based on household income.

Set yourself a budget

Although there is help available through government loans, it’s unlikely that this will cover everything you need. So, it’s important to set yourself a budget and work out how much you’ll need on a weekly basis. Things to consider in your budget include living costs (if you plan to live away from home), travel costs, food and toiletries, course materials, and monthly outgoings like your phone bill, Spotify or Netflix. Many students work part-time alongside their studies, as even full-time courses are often only timetabled for 2-3 days per week. This can be a great way to build experience and earn extra cash alongside your course.

I decided to work through the summer to save money to help support me whilst studying and I worked on Saturdays in the shop on campus to earn some extra money too. If you struggle with budgeting, the University have a great Money Advice Team who can help you.

Laura, PGCE Primary Education with QTS

Keeping your costs down

Being thrifty isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also great for your wallet. Shopping second-hand on Vinted is an easy way to save money, and you can list things you no longer need to make some cash back too.

Ask about student discounts wherever you go. Here in Ormskirk, most bars, restaurants and cafes offer student discounts, and signing up Student Beans or TOTUM will get you discounts at retailers across the country. And if you’re planning to use public transport, you’ll be able to apply for a student bus or railcard.

When it comes to the food shop, planning out your meals in advance and creating a list, or even pitching in with your roommates and taking turns to cook, can keep costs down a lot. Shopping late at night is usually the best time to get discounted groceries, and Aldi in Ormskirk is great for this.

When it comes to socialising and down-time, most Universities put on plenty of free-to-attend events. At Edge Hill, our Students’ Union and our Student Life Team organise events specifically for postgraduate students, as well as free breakfasts for students who commute onto campus, all of which are free or heavily discounted.

As a postgraduate student, I lived close to campus, so I chose to stay at home and commute by car, allowing me to save on rent and bills. I took advantage of student discounts when buying new clothes and avoided unnecessary expenses like pricey coffees. I also purchased an annual student membership for the Sports Centre and made use of the facilities before or after class, which was much cheaper than other gyms.

Anais, MA Marketing Communications & Branding

Ask our students

You can chat to our current postgraduate students and ask about their experience by using our online chat feature. We’re confident that they will have some great advice and top tips on managing money, as well as what it’s like to study at postgraduate level.

To find out more about fees and funding for postgraduate courses at Edge Hill, visit our 2026/27 Fees and Funding pages.

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Fees and funding guide PGCE students September 2026 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a PGCE at Edge Hill University in August/September 2026. From January 2027, new PGCE students will use Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding for their course. We’ll be explaining more about how this works soon.

Tuition Fees and Loans

If you are a prospective UK student joining a PGCE at Edge Hill University between August 2026 and July 2027, the tuition fee will be £9,790 for full-time students.

Eligible students do not have to pay upfront for tuition. You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of course fees. PGCE Loans are subject to different financial arrangements and eligibility criteria. This is dependent on whether you are domiciled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The information below applies to eligible students domiciled in England only.

If you are domiciled in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should consult the website of the relevant funding body.

EU student finance

International student finance

PGCE study at Edge Hill

Teacher training scholarships and bursaries

Eligibility

To receive an ITT teacher training bursary or scholarship, you must qualify for financial support under the Student Finance England criteria. Residents of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will need to qualify for support as set out by the relevant funding body.

You’ll also need at least one of the following:

• a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 (honours) or higher
• a master’s degree
• a doctoral degree
• a medical master’s degree (distinction)
• an aegrotat (unclassified) honours degree

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships

Scholarships are tax-free and are awarded by independent organisations which set their own assessment requirements. Trainees cannot receive both a scholarship and training bursary. Further details can be found on the websites of the relevant organisations, which are:

• Chemistry: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Computing: BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
• Mathematics: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
• Physics: Institute of Physics
• French, German and Spanish: British Council

The available scholarships and bursaries for 2026/27 as detailed on the GOV.UK ‘Get into teaching’ website are as below:

Edge Hill Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers scholarships for prospective and current students.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Scholarships at Edge Hill

Further Education (FE) Bursary

A bursary is a sum of money given to someone so they can access education or training. Unlike a loan, a bursary does not need to be paid back. For certain subjects in 2026/27, you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £31,000 that does not need to be repaid. Please see the GOV.UK website for further information about funding options available to you in FE teaching.

Other funding options

If you’re not eligible for a bursary or scholarship, there may be other funding options available, such as tuition fee and maintenance loans.

You may be eligible for a salaried teacher training course which means you’ll get paid while you train to teach. Some salaried teacher training courses may also come with fees. Check with individual providers for more information.

For advice on funding, you can speak to a teacher training adviser. They can help you work out what support you could be eligible for.

Disabled students’ allowance

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783 for eligible students in academic year 2026/27. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further information

Funding your postgraduate course

Find further information on financial advice for taught Masters degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, MRes or MBA courses.

Recently left the British Armed Forces or a serving member in the qualifying resettlement phase?

Find out more about the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme

Contact us

Academic registry

For guidance on tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, get in touch with Academic Registry. The team can further advise on the fee reduction offer available.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

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Fees and funding guide Postgraduate students 2026/27 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a taught Masters degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, MRes or MBA. This guide is for those joining Edge Hill University between August 2026 and July 2027.

MSc Nursing students should apply for undergraduate funding and for information about fees and funding for PGCEs please visit our dedicated guide: Fees and funding: PGCE students

Postgraduate Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK student joining a full-time postgraduate taught course at Edge Hill University between August 2026 and July 2027, the standard tuition fee will be £9,550 per year.

Please be aware that exceptions will apply across our postgraduate taught courses. Find further details for the specific fees in the Finance section of the course page.

If you are a prospective UK student joining a full-time MRes degree, the tuition fee from August 2026 will be £6,150 per year and if you’re joining a full-time PhD degree, the tuition fee from August 2026 will be £6,550 per year.

Loans

Postgraduate Loans are subject to different financial arrangements and eligibility criteria depending on whether you are domiciled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The information below applies to eligible students domiciled in England only.

If you are domiciled in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should consult the website of the relevant funding body:

• Student Awards Agency for Scotland
• Student Finance Wales
• Student Finance Northern Ireland

EU student finance

International student finance

Postgraduate study at Edge Hill

Progress to Postgraduate Award

If you are an Edge Hill graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you start an eligible full-time or part-time postgraduate programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.

In both cases, you must have completed your undergraduate award, PGCE, PGDE or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in or after the 2024/25 academic year.

This offer is available to eligible UK students, EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status, and Irish nationals.

Social Work Bursary

If you are joining on our MA Social Work course, you may be eligible for a Social Work Bursary. This includes an annual placement allowance. Find further details on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website.

Please note, PGDip Social Work students are not eligible for the NHSBSA Social Work Bursary. If offered a place on this course, you may be eligible for the Step Up to Social Work bursary.

If you are awarded a Social Work Bursary, you will not be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan unless you only get placement travel allowance. You can find more details on the GOV.UK website.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to current students. You may be eligible for consideration, once you enrol on a postgraduate programme, and begin studying with us. Most of these scholarships are only available to students enrolled on full-time courses. Your course must be longer than one year in length, which excludes many postgraduate courses.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Disabled students’ allowance

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783  for eligible students in academic year 2026/27. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further information

Funding your PGCE course

Find further information on finance and money advice for PGCEs and Postgraduate Teacher Training courses.

Recently left the British Armed Forces or a serving member in the qualifying resettlement phase?

Find out more about the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme.

Contact us

Academic Registry

For guidance on tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, get in touch with Academic Registry. The team can further advise on the fee reduction offer available.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Team

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Maintenance loans for part-time students 2026/27

Maximum maintenance loans for part-time students living at parental home (based on intensity of study)

The references below to intensity of study are in relation to the equivalent full-time course.

SOURCE: Table D4 – Student Finance Memorandum

Maximum maintenance loans for part-time students living away from parental home (based on intensity of study)

SOURCE: Table D4 – Student Finance Memorandum

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible part-time students living at parental home (rates for 100% intensity of study)

SOURCE: Table D5 – Student Finance Memorandum

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible part-time students living away from home (rates for 100% intensity of study)

SOURCE: Table D5 – Student Finance Memorandum

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Maintenance loans for full-time students 2026/27

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible full-time students living at parental home (other than students who qualify for benefits)

SOURCE: Table A15 – Student Finance Memorandum

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible full-time students living away from parental home (other than students who qualify for benefits)

SOURCE: Table A15 – Student Finance Memorandum

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible full-time students living at parental home who qualify for benefits

SOURCE: Table A16 – Student Finance Memorandum

Illustrative levels of household income for eligible full-time students living away from parental home who qualify for benefits

SOURCE: Table A16 – Student Finance Memorandum

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Fees and funding guide Fastrack students 2025/26 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the financial support arrangements for UK students joining the Fastrack: Preparation for higher education programme at Edge Hill University in academic year 2025/26.

This course is offered free of charge to UK home students.

Fastrack is a free, intensive, seven-week preparation for higher education programme for adults. Consisting of one week of preparation and six weeks of full-time study, it is designed to enhance your subject knowledge, introducing you to key elements in your chosen degree subject. Fastrack also takes the fear out of academic study by training you in essential skills such as academic reading and writing, note-taking, revision techniques and an introduction to IT.

We are committed to providing financial support for Fastrack students. If you enrol and are studying on the Fastrack programme this year you may be eligible for some additional financial support. If eligible, this funding includes a financial contribution towards the following costs:

• Travel Expenses – A flat rate contribution of £300 to help towards the cost of travelling from your home address to attend face-to-face sessions on campus.
• Childcare Costs – Help towards costs over and above any free childcare provision, through a registered provider.
• Accommodation Fees – Help towards costs if you wish to stay in our halls of residence for the duration of the course. This is subject to your travel costs exceeding £90 per week. If your travel costs from home to campus are less than £90 per week and you still wish to apply to stay in halls, you may be eligible for a partial flat rate contribution of £300 towards the cost of your hall fees.

The Fastrack Fund provides a contribution towards each of the above and may not subsidise the full costs. The funding for successful applicants will be paid in two instalments following enrolment onto the Fastrack course.

A maximum overall award amount of £3,000 applies per student. You do not have to repay this funding.

Tuition fees

The Fastrack programme is free of charge to UK students joining the October 2025 intake.

Fastrack frequently asked questions

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to apply for upon your enrolment on the Fastrack course.

You will need to apply for these scholarships while studying the Fastrack course. If your application is successful you will receive the scholarship while studying your degree.

A range of scholarships are available to current full-time students. You can apply or be nominated once you enrol on a course, and begin studying with us.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Scholarships at Edge Hill

Disabled students’ allowance

You will not have access to a grant that contributes towards your living costs. However, if you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783 for eligible students in academic year 2025/26. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further guidance

EU student finance

International student finance

Contact us

Fastrack Fund Team

For specific guidance and advice related to the Fastrack fund and programme in the month prior and one month after the start date of our programme.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

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Fees and funding guide Conversion degree students 2025/26 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a full-time or part-time conversion programme to honours degree. This guide is for those joining Edge Hill University between August 2025 and July 2026.

Conversion degree tuition fees

Tuition fees may vary depending on what you are planning to study and how you plan to study, whether that be full-time or part-time. You can find the relevant details below.

Exceptions may apply if you have enrolled on previous higher education study (at level 4 or level 5). This applies if you didn’t achieve a qualification, or if the course you are joining is of an equivalent or lower level to a previous qualification.

Previous study and equivalent and lower qualifications

Loans

Full-time conversion degree student loans are subject to different financial arrangements and eligibility criteria depending on whether you are domiciled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The information below applies to eligible students domiciled in England only.

If you are domiciled in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should consult the website of the relevant funding body.

EU student finance

International student finance

Undergraduate study at Edge Hill

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to current students. You can apply or be nominated once you enrol on a conversion degree, and begin studying with us.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Scholarships at Edge Hill

Disabled students’ allowance

You will not have access to a grant that contributes towards your living costs. However, if you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783 for eligible students in academic year 2025/26. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further information

Funding your undergraduate course

Find further information on financial advice for our full-time and part-time undergraduate courses (including medicine).

Recently left the British Armed Forces or a serving member in the qualifying resettlement phase?

Find out more about the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme.

Contact us

Academic registry

For guidance on tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, get in touch with Academic Registry. The team are here to advise you on your journey with Edge Hill.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

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Fees and funding guide PGCE students 2025/26 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a PGCE at Edge Hill University between August 2025 and July 2026.

Tuition Fees and Loans

If you are a prospective UK student joining a PGCE at Edge Hill University between August 2025 and July 2026, the tuition fee will be £9,535 for full-time students.

Eligible students do not have to pay upfront for tuition. You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of course fees. PGCE Loans are subject to different financial arrangements and eligibility criteria. This is dependent on whether you are domiciled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The information below applies to eligible students domiciled in England only.

If you are domiciled in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should consult the website of the relevant funding body.

EU student finance

International student finance

PGCE study at Edge Hill

Teacher training scholarships and bursaries

Eligibility

To receive an ITT teacher training bursary or scholarship, you must qualify for financial support under the Student Finance England criteria. Residents of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will need to qualify for support as set out by the relevant funding body.

You’ll also need at least one of the following:

• a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 (honours) or higher
• a master’s degree
• a doctoral degree
• a medical master’s degree (distinction)
• an aegrotat (unclassified) honours degree

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships

Scholarships are tax-free and are awarded by independent organisations which set their own assessment requirements. Trainees cannot receive both a scholarship and training bursary. Further details can be found on the websites of the relevant organisations, which are:

• Chemistry: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Computing: BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
• Mathematics: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
• Physics: Institute of Physics
• French, German and Spanish: British Council

The available scholarships and bursaries for 2025/26 as detailed on the GOV.UK ‘Get into teaching’ website are as below:

Edge Hill Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers scholarships for prospective and current students.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Scholarships at Edge Hill

Further Education (FE) Bursary

A bursary is a sum of money given to someone so they can access education or training. Unlike a loan, a bursary does not need to be paid back. For certain subjects in 2025/26, you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £31,000 that does not need to be repaid. Please see the GOV.UK website for further information about funding options available to you in FE teaching.

Other funding options

If you’re not eligible for a bursary or scholarship, there may be other funding options available, such as tuition fees and maintenance loans.

You may be eligible for a salaried teacher training course which means you’ll get paid while you train to teach. Some salaried teacher training courses may also come with fees. Check with individual providers for more information.

For advice on funding, you can speak to a teacher training adviser. They can help you work out what support you could be eligible for.

Disabled students’ allowance

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783 for eligible students in academic year 2025/26. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further information

Funding your postgraduate course

Find further information on financial advice for taught Masters degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, MRes or MBA courses.

Recently left the British Armed Forces or a serving member in the qualifying resettlement phase?

Find out more about the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme.

Contact us

Academic registry

For guidance on tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, get in touch with Academic Registry. The team can further advise on the fee reduction offer available.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

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Fees and funding guide Postgraduate students 2025/26 entry

This fees and funding guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a taught Masters degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, MRes or MBA. This guide is for those joining Edge Hill University between August 2025 and July 2026.

Postgraduate Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK student joining a full-time postgraduate taught course at Edge Hill University between August 2025 and July 2026, the standard tuition fee will be £9,250 per year.

Please be aware that exceptions will apply across our postgraduate taught courses. Find further details for the specific fees in the Finance section of the course page.

If you are a prospective UK student joining a full-time MRes degree, the tuition fee from August 2025 will be £5,950 per year and if you’re joining a full-time PhD degree, the tuition fee from August 2025 will be £6,350 per year.

Loans

Postgraduate Loans are subject to different financial arrangements and eligibility criteria depending on whether you are domiciled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The information below applies to eligible students domiciled in England only.

If you are domiciled in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should consult the website of the relevant funding body:

• Student Awards Agency for Scotland
• Student Finance Wales
• Student Finance Northern Ireland

EU student finance

International student finance

Postgraduate study at Edge Hill

Progress to Postgraduate Award

If you are an Edge Hill graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you start an eligible full-time or part-time postgraduate programme in the 2025/2026 academic year.

In both cases, you must have completed your undergraduate award, PGCE, PGDE or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in or after the 2023/24 academic year.

This offer is available to eligible UK students, EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status, and Irish nationals.

Social Work Bursary

If you are joining on our MA Social Work course, you may be eligible for a Social Work Bursary. This includes an annual placement allowance. Find further details on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website.

Please note, PGDip Social Work students are not eligible for the NHSBSA Social Work Bursary. If offered a place on this course, you may be eligible for the Step Up to Social Work bursary.

If you are awarded a Social Work Bursary, you will not be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan unless you only get placement travel allowance. You can find more details on the GOV.UK website.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to current students. You may be eligible for consideration, once you enrol on a postgraduate programme, and begin studying with us. Most of these scholarships are only available to students enrolled on full-time courses. Your course must be longer than one year in length, which excludes many postgraduate courses.

Find more information on the full range of scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award.

Disabled students’ allowance

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may be eligible for support to meet your individual needs. Find out more through the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disabled Students’ Allowances are worth up to £27,783  for eligible students in academic year 2025/26. These allowances help with the cost of specialist equipment, extra travel costs, or other support necessary to enable your studies.

If you feel you have a support requirement, we encourage you to arrange a chat with our Inclusive Services team.

Further information

Funding your PGCE course

Find further information on finance and money advice for PGCEs and Postgraduate Teacher Training courses.

Recently left the British Armed Forces or a serving member in the qualifying resettlement phase?

Find out more about the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme.

Contact us

Academic registry

For guidance on tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, get in touch with Academic Registry. The team can further advise on the fee reduction offer available.

Money Advice Team

For questions about your eligibility for financial support, or for advice and guidance on applying for funding, you can get in touch with the Money Advice Team.

Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre

Alternatively, you can contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

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