Social work students
The tuition fees for an undergraduate social work degree are £9,000. If you do an undergraduate social work degree there are some differences to the funding you may be eligible for. This page provides an overview of that funding.
Tuition fee loan
You can get a loan from the UK government to cover the cost of your tuition fees whilst you are studying. You start to pay back this student loan after you have left university and you are earning over £21,000 a year.
More about the tuition fee loan
Student funding for living costs
You can apply for financial support from the government to help you meet your living costs during your studies. You can apply for a living cost loan and may be eligible for a maintenance grant. Your household income and other circumstances determine the specific financial support that is available to you.
More about loans and grants for living costs
NHS bursaries for social work
If you are a UK resident you can apply for a non-income assessed bursary from the NHS Business Services Authority if you are doing an approved undergraduate or postgraduate social work course.
Bursary applications for 2012/13 close on 30 November 2012.
For more information and to apply visit the NHS BSA website
University of Brighton bursaries
Social work students are not eligible for University of Brighton bursaries as you can apply for an NHS bursary instead.
University of Brighton scholarships
The university offers a range of scholarships.
More about sports scholarships
Further sources of financial help
Specific financial help is available from the government for careleavers, students with disabilities and students with children or other dependants. Depending on your family circumstances you could also be eligible for certain state benefits and child tax credits whilst you are studying.
