Student Finance: Postgraduates

Everything you need to know about masters loans and doctoral loans.
Money

Eligibility

Subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria, most UK postgraduate students can apply for a postgraduate loan. Each of the home nations has its own student funding agency:

  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales

Each of the home nations has its own postgraduate loan scheme, though there tends to be two types of loan:

  • Masters loan
  • Doctoral loan

The loan is intended to help with tuition fees and/or basic living and study costs such as rent, food, travel and books.

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Getting advice

If you’re concerned that you might not be getting your postgraduate loan entitlement or have money worries, book an appointment with one of our advisers.

Book appointment

Alternatively, email your enquiry to advice@thesu.org.uk.

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