Funding your postgraduate course

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.

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UK Postgraduate Loan – Taught Masters

Postgraduate loan applications usually take around 6–8 weeks to be assessed, so it’s important to apply early to make sure your funding is in place for the start of your course, even if you do not have a confirmed place yet.

Postgraduate loans can help with both tuition fees and living costs, and the total amount is capped. The loan is paid directly to you in three instalments across the academic year, and you’ll then arrange your tuition fee payments with the university.

Funding is not based on household income, and you won’t be eligible if you already hold a master’s degree.

If you’re studying part time, your loan will be split evenly across the full length of your course.

Find out more about the master's loan or call student finance on 0300 100 0607.

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

Postgraduate Healthcare Pre-Registration

Doctorate degree’s

Social Work Bursary

25% alumni discount

Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas, masters and MBAs.

Eligibility criteria

Alumni must have been awarded an undergraduate degree or full postgraduate degree (i.e. minimum of 180 credits) by Coventry University Group. Coventry University Group includes Coventry University, Coventry University London, CU Coventry/London/Scarborough, Coventry University Wroclaw, Coventry University Online, and transnational collaborative academic partners delivering Coventry University degrees.
The discount detailed here applies to all intakes for academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
The 25% Alumni discount is automatically applied to your fee account if eligible and will be taken off any final payment. This can only be applied once you have enrolled.
Applicants can combine this award with our Sport Scholarship and EU Support Bursary

Terms and conditions

All approved fee reductions/discounts will be applied after enrolment in that academic year.

All discounts will be awarded at the entire discretion of Coventry University.
Scholarships are only available to self-funded students; sponsored students are not eligible.
The 25% alumni discount cannot be applied to the following courses: Education MA, Educational Leadership MA and PGCE Online only version.
The alumni discount is not combinable with any other scholarship, bursary or discount except for our Sport Scholarship and EU Support Bursary . Where only one scholarship, bursary or discount is available, the largest discount will be applied.
If following enrolment, you change your mode of study from full-time to part-time the alumni discount will be adjusted and applied on a pro rata basis.
The University's decision on the interpretation of eligibility criteria is final and there is no right of appeal. You must comply with all requests for additional information to establish your eligibility in the timeframes specified and you must provide any proofs requested by the stated deadline.
The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship from anyone who is found to have misled the University about any aspect of their eligibility and to seek repayment of any monies already paid by appropriate means.
The University reserves the right to amend or withdraw the discount should a student defer their course. If a deferral occurs, the criteria on re-enrolment will apply.
There is no right of appeal against the University's decision in relation to your eligibility for an award based on your widening participation or your academic profile. You may make a complaint if you believe that you have not been considered for an award because of a procedural error, or you believe that there has been some other procedural problem with our allocating and awarding system.
The University reserves the right to amend or withdraw scholarships and discounts at any time.

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.

Get a reduction in your tuition fees

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.

AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

The Scholarships Programme offers 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to support British Muslims to study at UK universities. General applications for 2025/26 are open.

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.

Scholarships and incentive schemes

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.