Funding your law course
The University of Bristol Law School has a number of scholarships, grants, and bursaries available to its students, both to support students from low-income households and to award academic brilliance. Below you will find details of financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and students.
10 per cent discount for University of Bristol Graduates*
University of Bristol Alumni Scholarship - * graduates (who have successfully graduated within the past ten years) are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on their tuition fees when a place is secured on any of our postgraduate programmes within the Law School. Offer-holders classed as either Home/EU or overseas tuition fee payers, and either full or part-time students, are all eligible for this award. This award is automatically awarded and no further application process is required.
Law School Hardship Fund
The Hardship Grant Committee awards small grants to students in the School of Law who are experiencing exceptional financial hardship, to the degree that it may impact their study or even their ability to complete their course. The average award is £250. An annual call for applications is made, usually in late February to mid-March. In exceptional circumstances, grants may be made outside this period. If you wish to apply for an award please complete the application form as soon as possible.
Undergraduate funding options
Access to Bristol Scheme
As part of the University's Access to Bristol Scheme, students who complete the Pathways to Law programme at the University of Bristol will be considered for an enhanced financial support package, provided they have firmly accepted an offer to study at the Law School, and have a residual household income of £25,000 or below.
Think Big about Global Justice Scholarship for Undergraduates
The Think Big about Global Justice Scholarship is funded by the Law School for international students that have applied for an undergraduate LLB programme. Two scholarships of £3,000 per year of study are available. These awards must be used towards the cost of tuition fees on an LLB programme. Applications are now closed for 2021.
Eileen Drummond and Sheila Anderson Law Bursary
The EDSA Fund supports undergraduate students in the first year of study. Successful applicants receive £9,000 to cover first-year tuition fees. The £1.5 million pledge has created a permanent scholarship fund for law students.
Hogan Lovells Bursary [is this still going ahead or can it be removed?]
- more information coming soon Law firm Hogan Lovells make an annual donation of £1,000 to the Law School to be put towards bursaries. The bursaries reflect the firm's commitment to fostering diversity and social mobility within the legal profession and are intended to ensure that prospective university students are not deterred from studying law. In 2015-16, Hogan Lovells Bursaries of £500 were awarded to two UoB law students.
Postgraduate taught funding options
Postgraduate Master's loan scheme
The Government has introduced loans to help towards the costs of Masters-level study for UK residence. Read more about the benefits and your eligibility for a postgraduate loan.
Think Big about Global Justice Postgraduate Scholarship
The Think Big about Global Justice Scholarship is funded by the Law School for international postgraduate students studying law. Two scholarships of £5,000 are available. These awards must be used towards the cost of tuition fees for an LLM qualification. Round one deadline is 29 March 2021. Applications are now closed for 2021.
Wellcome Trust Scholarships for LLM in Health, Law, and Society
Applicants to the University of Bristol’s groundbreaking LLM in Health, Law, and Society can apply to a scholarship scheme that is generously funded by the Wellcome Trust. Included in the scholarship is: payment of tuition fees (at UK level, or international level for applicants from countries with low- or middle-income economies), an annual stipend of £16,000 and a research budget. Applications are now closed for the 2021 intake.
University of Bristol Santander Masters Scholarship
Applications from Central and South America students who demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement can apply for a UoB Santander Masters Scholarship. Please view the website for full details.
ESRC Studentship
Exclusive for students studying MSc Socio-Legal studies and MRes Sustainable Futures who want to take a further 3 years of doctoral research. The Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) studentship will either partially of fully fund the student's postgraduate research programme. The scheme is open to UK, EU and international students, full time or part time.
Casual employment
Some casual employment within the University may be available, both in term-time and in vacation, provide that this is compatible with the academic requirements of your programme. For further details about part-time employment opportunities please visit the Careers Service website, where you can log into 'mycareer' (once you are a current student). Guidance is also available on the Fees and Funding page.
Guidance on 'Working whilst Studying' is available for International Students.
Postgraduate research funding options
Student Loans
A Government Student Loan is now available for PhD students. Please visit our Fees and Funding webpage for more information, including eligibility criteria.
University of Bristol and Alumni Postgraduate Research Scholarships
A number of fully-funded PhD scholarships to UK, EU and international applicants showing exceptional research potential. Please note that this scheme is open to home/EU and international students (for new full-time students only).
More information
Application Deadline for 2021 to follow.
ESRC Studentship
Exclusive for students studying MSc Socio-Legal studies and MRes Sustainable Futures who want to take a further 3 years of doctoral research. The Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) studentship will either partially of fully fund the student's postgraduate research programme. The scheme is open to UK, EU and international students, full time or part time.
More information
Applications for 2021 are now closed.
AHRC/South West & Wales Doctoral Training Partnership
AHRC/South West & Wales Doctoral Training Partnership
The SWW DTP will be awarding approximately 30 doctoral studentships in the Arts and Humanities for entry in September 2020. SWW DTP studentships are for three years as standard (or part-time equivalent). Please apply for the studentship via the SWW DTP website. Applications open on Monday 2 December 2019. You will need to submit your application to the SWW DTP and apply for a place to study at the University of Bristol before the deadline of Monday 27 January 2020. These scholarships are for new students commencing their studies in September 2020.
More informationApplication deadline for 2021 to follow
University of Bristol Law School Graduate Teaching Assistant
Applications are invited for two full-time research studentship/Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) leading to the degree of PhD commencing in September 2020. The scheme is available to UK/EU and international students (overseas fee payers should note that only home fees are covered).
More information: UoB GTA Scheme 2021 (PDF, 180kB)
Application Deadline: Thursday 9 September 2021 15:00 GMT
China Scholarship Council - Bristol Joint Scholarship Programme
China Scholarship Council - Bristol Joint Scholarship Programme
The University of Bristol has a collaborative agreement with the China Scholarship Council to further the development of research collaborations between the UK and Chinese Universities and Research Institutions. Chinese PhD (or LLM/MSc and PhD, 1yr+3yrs) applicants can apply for up to four years of tuition Fees (paid by the University centrally) and a stipend (paid by the CSC).
More information
Prior to application please contact doctoral-college@bristol.ac.uk
Applications for 2021 are now closed.
Becas Chile (Conicyt) Scholarship
Becas Chile (Conicyt) Scholarship
Currently offers full scholarships to cover tuition fees, living expenses, airfare and English language courses to Chilean postgraduate students. Please visit their website for more information.
Postgraduate Scholarships
The University of Bristol Faculty of Social Sciences and Law offers a number of fully-funded and/or half-funded PhD scholarships to UK, EU and international applicants showing exceptional research potential. PhD students from low income families often struggle to get funding at this critical stage in their research.
Casual employment
Some casual employment within the University may be available, both in term-time and in vacation, provide that this is compatible with the academic requirements of your programme. For further details about part-time employment opportunities please visit the Careers Service website, where you can log into 'mycareer' (once you are a current student). Guidance is also available on the Fees and Funding page.
Guidance on 'Working whilst Studying' is available for International Students.
Teaching assistant posts
For postgraduate research students, a number of part-time teaching assistant posts are available within the Law School. These vary from year to year. All current research students who have completed one year of study are eligible to apply. Appointments are made on the basis of merit and subject specialism.
The thought behind helping those from more modest backgrounds to take the opportunity of a world-class education is one that I will be forever thankful for.
Advice on fees and funding
The University provides plenty of advice on fees and funding, including details on the living expenses you can expect to budget for while you study. There is also a useful guide for managing your finances.
Country-specific finances
Browse the University's country-specific pages to find out more about scholarships and bursaries available for each region.
Other awards, bursaries, and scholarships
There are a number of other funding opportunities available. Students and prospective students alike are encouraged to search our funding database to discover more opportunities.
Contact us
For further information on fees and funding, please contact us.
Tuition Fees
Tel: +44 (0)117 954 6372
Email: student-fees@bristol.ac.uk
Funding
Tel: +44 (0)117 331 7972
Email: student-funding@bristol.ac.uk
Postgraduate funding enquiries
Email: ChooseBristol-PG@bristol.ac.uk
Director of Widening Participation (Law)
Dr Gemma Short
Gemma.Short@bristol.ac.uk