Fees and finance FAQs

Home tuition fees for our undergraduate courses are usually up to £9,535 per year regardless of where you come from within the UK. On top of this, students need to budget for living costs.

All of our courses come with course essentials at no extra cost, providing you with everything you need to pass the class, such as essential reading or mandatory uniforms. Some courses may have additional optional fees, such as field trips and placement costs, but these are noted prior to your application. Please check your course details for specifics.

Yes. You can get a tuition fee loan to pay your fees and a maintenance loan to help with living costs. Check out our student finance page for more information.

Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course. Maintenance loans vary depending on household income, where you live, and whether you live at home or in university accommodation.

Repayment usually starts the April after you graduate, and only if you earn over a certain threshold (£25,000 per year in England, 2025/26).

Yes. Many universities offer bursaries and scholarships based on income, academic achievement or special criteria. Check out our scholarship and bursaries page for more information.

Yes. Part-time students may get a pro-rated tuition fee loan and some may get maintenance support.

Living costs vary from person-to-person, so we suggest using a budgeting tool to discover how much you will need.

All our university-owned accommodation includes electricity, heating and water costs, high-speed internet and contents insurance.

Yes. Cooking at home, sharing accommodation, using public transport and budgeting carefully can help.

Yes. A part-time job could be a great way to make a little extra money while studying, just make sure it doesn’t affect your studies (or violate your visa conditions if you are an international student).

No. Student loans are repaid based on your income after graduation, not while studying.

There is a great amount of support available for students to ensure they can afford university. Apply for any scholarships and bursaries you have access to, ensure you have signed up for a student loan on time, and most importantly, make sure you budget well. Remember you should see university as an investment in your future.

Even a small emergency fund of £500–£1,000 can be helpful for unexpected costs.

Printing, books, trips, sports clubs, social activities and travel home. These can add up, so budget for them.

Yes. You can find a bank of hints and tips on our cost of living hub.