Further study funding
Potential funding for further study varies by type of course, provider, subject area and qualification, and where you are domiciled, among others.
Masters
- For UK students, the main sources of Masters funding are via loans. What is available varies by nation, however. For example, there are Scottish Postgraduate loans available for Masters and PGDip study for Scottish-domiciled students studying at a university in Scotland, Masters loans for Masters (taught or research Masters) for English-domiciled students, and other options for Welsh and Northern Irish domiciled students. If you are normally resident elsewhere it is worth checking local funding sources
- Scholarships, Research Council and other full or partial funding may also be available – check with the institutions in which you are interested in studying to explore potential options
- Employers may support employees with further study that is relevant to their job. Sometimes this is offered as part of the job requirements (i.e. to undertake a relevant Masters or professional qualification), but where it is not, it can be worth exploring with your employer
PhDs
- In the UK, research councils are some of the main funders of PhDs. Research Council funding is distributed directly to universities depending on research aims, who then decide how it is allocated. This is usually in the form of studentships. See Prospects for further information
- PhD Loans are available for UK nationals resident in England and Wales
- There are other potential sources of funding a PhD, Findaphd provides a useful overview of these
Other courses
- Other courses may rely more on self-funding. However, scholarships, bursaries or other financial support may be available to it is always worth asking the course provider
- Employers should fund any relevant training or upskilling necessary for your job or ongoing development. How this works will vary by individual employer