There are lots of options available to you to fund your postgraduate programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.
When it comes to funding, it's important to start early. Here are the different ways you can finance your postgraduate studies.
UK Postgraduate loan scheme
Government funded loans have been introduced to support postgraduate study in England. Loans up to £12,471 are available for anyone aged under 60, if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024. Student Finance England outlines the key features of the Government funded postgraduate loans. You can now apply for funding for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.
Students studying for either a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course are unable to qualify for a Postgraduate Master's Loan, but can apply for teacher training funding.
You should apply early to make sure you get your finance in time for the start of the course, even if you do not have a confirmed place yet.
Please visit the findamasters website for further details on funding.
25% alumni discount
All alumni wishing to commence postgraduate taught study, who have been awarded an undergraduate degree by Coventry University Group*, are eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees starting from January and May 2025. Students must be self-funded e.g. not sponsored.The 25% Alumni discount is automatically applied to your fee account if eligible. This can only be applied once you have enrolled.
EU Support Bursary
Get a reduction in tuition fees with this EU bursary. The value of the bursary brings your tuition fees in line with that of UK students and will be automatically applied for all eligible EU students.
Our EU Support Bursary offers financial support to our European students wishing to study with us full-time for all years up to and including the 2026/27 academic year. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September, January or May, you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees.
#JoinYourAIFuture Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Scholarships
The OfS, in partnership with the Department for Innovation, Science and Technology (DSIT, formerly the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), have agreed to provide funding to deliver scholarships, worth £10,000 each to eligible students, as part of the AI and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarship programme in the 2024-25 academic year.
The investment in the AI and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarship programme aims to:
- increase the diversity of people entering the UK AI and data science workforce;
- increase industry support to diversify the UK AI and data science workforce; and
- increase the supply of digitally skilled workers by converting graduates who did not study a STEM undergraduate degree.
Full details available on the ‘Fees and funding’ sections of the MSc Data Science and MSc Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors course pages.
Application deadline of Sunday 10th November 2024.
FindAMasters postgraduate scholarships
FindAMasters helps students find courses and universities that are right for them. FindAMasters now also offer scholarships for their e-newsletter subscribers.
To subscribe and find out more regarding these scholarships, please visit the FindAMasters website.
International scholarships, bursaries and discounts
If you are an international student there are lots of options available to you to help fund your studies at Coventry University.
Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA)
Postgraduate students who have a specific learning difficulty, physical impairment or mental health issue may be able to get financial help from Disabled Students' Allowances. You can apply for DSA for both taught courses and research places.
You can speak to someone at our Health and Wellbeing Centre for specific support. In terms of other disability related benefits please visit the Disability Living Allowance website for further information.
Part-time work
One of the more popular ways to fund your studies is through part-time work. Coventry University has its own recruitment agency, FutureWorks, which can offer you flexible options to fit alongside your course. For more information about working while studying visit our cost of living hub.
Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme
The MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme provides financial support for members of the Armed Forces looking to pursue Higher Education. For more information, please visit their website.