Fees and funding
- The basics
- Tuition fees
- Cost of living
- Funding - scholarships, studentships and awards
- Part-time work
- Questions and answers
The basics
Being a postgraduate student involves two main expenses: tuition fees and living costs. It is important that you know your tuition fee and estimated living costs when planning your finances for your postgraduate study, as the University will not be able to assist students financially if they arrive without adequate funding.
We classify all students as UK, EU or International for fees purposes. The amount you will pay for tuition fees and the financial support available to help you with this will depend on your fees classification. Our Questions and Answers page has further information and advice on fees classification.
Tuition fees
Each of our postgraduate programmes has a specific cost for tuition. Wherever possible, up-to-date fees are provided with each programme entry in this prospectus. Fees are quoted per year and are subject to annual review so are liable to rise each year. The tuition fee itself covers charges for tuition, examination, registration and a contribution towards the cost of membership of the University Union. Self-funded international students accepting a place on a taught postgraduate programme will need to pay a deposit of £1,000, which can be paid online or by cheque.
Tuition fees may be paid in full at registration or by two installments. Payment may be made by cheque, direct debit or credit card. For further details email student-fees@bristol.ac.uk or call the Income Office on +44 (0117) 954 6372
Cost of living
Living costs in Bristol tend to be higher than in some other parts of the country, although less than in London. Currently, postgraduate students are advised that, in addition to tuition fees, they might need somewhere in the region of £800 to £900 per month.
Any scholarship funding you receive is likely to be based on the cost of living for a single student, and will not cover the costs of couples and families. Please ensure that you have sufficient funding in place for the full length of your programme.
For further information about living costs, please see the Student Funding Office pages.
Funding - scholarships, studentships and awards
The University offers a number of scholarships and studentships to postgraduate students. International students can search for funding options on the International Office website. Further information on funding for UK students is available from the Student Funding Office.
In some cases, departments have access to programme-specific funding. We've provided some information about these options with the individual programme entries. However, we recommend that you also contact the department to which you are applying to enquire about any other possibilities, which they may be able to offer.
If you encounter unanticipated financial difficulty due to changes in circumstances after commencing studies, you should contact the Student Funding Office for advice.
Part-time work
Part-time work both inside and outside the University may be available through the University Jobshop.