Money advice for students

Started your course in 2011 or before

Social work student: part-time undergraduate

This page provides a summary of the funding and fee system for part-time undergraduate students from the UK. Please follow the links provided for more detailed information on funding, loans, bursaries and fees.

Tuition fees

For advice on current and future part-time fee rates please contact Registry.

Part-time tuition fees have to be paid direct to the university at the start of each year of study. Payment by instalments is usually possible, however please note that fees rise every year, normally in line with inflation.

NHS BSA bursary

Figures (and dates) for 2010 entry are given here as an example and will be updated when they become available.

Students from England can apply for a non-income assessed bursary from the NHS Business Services Authority (of up to £3,075 for a 52 week period in 2010) in addition to the standard student support package. Applications forms for the bursary can be downloaded from the NHS BSA website.

Students should apply for standard financial support online through Student Finance England. Students from other parts of the UK or the European Union can find further information regarding bursaries from the NHS BSA website www.ppa.org.uk/swb.

Government grants

Depending on income, undergraduate part-time students who are studying for their first degree can receive a fee grant from the Government to help meet the cost of their tuition fees.

Government support for undergraduate part-time students 2011
Intensity of study Maximum fee grant
50-59% of equivalent full-time course £820
60-74% of equivalent full-time course £985
75%+ of equivalent full-time course £1,230

 

Undergraduate students on low incomes are also eligible to apply for a course grant of up to £260 a year to help meet other study costs.

You do not have to repay either these tuition fee or course grants. The amount of help you receive with these costs is based on your family income.

Further financial help and advice

Specific government help is available for students with disabilities and for students with children or other dependants. Depending on your family circumstances you could also be eligible for certain state benefits and child tax credits.

If you get into financial difficulties while studying, or you find yourself facing extra costs in completing your course, you may be able to get additional financial help from the Access to Learning Fund or the Hardship Fund.

The university's Student Advice Service can provide you with financial advice relating to your specific circumstances as well as information on money management.

NHS on student finance

For more information visit: NHS Business Services Authority website.

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