MONEY MATTERS – POSTGRADUATE

UK STUDENTS

Our UK tuition fees are between £13,990 and £15,930 for academic year 2021-22.

EU STUDENTS

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the UK Government will no longer provide funding to EU nationals starting their course in academic year 2021-22. The fees for academic year 202122 for EU nationals are charged at the international fee rate between £15,440 and £17,570. If you would like advice on whether you would be classified as an overseas student in relation to your tuition fees, contact our Postgraduate Admissions Office via email at: pgadmit@essex.ac.uk The University offers many scholarships and bursaries, as well as specific EU Masters Scholarships, which you may be automatically eligible for. We also encourage you to research financial support offered in your home country. National grants or loans may be provided by your government or local careers service.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our fees for the academic year 2021-22 are between £15,440 and £17,570. If you would like advice on whether you would be classified as an overseas student in relation to your tuition fees, contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office via email at: admit@essex.ac.uk The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) can also give you advice and information on fee statuses. Visit their website for more information: www.ukcisa.org.uk As part of the visa application process, you will be asked to produce evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and to cover living expenses during the course. There is more information on the University website about the current UK Home Office requirements at: https://

PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES

Your fees can be paid in full at the start of the academic year, or in three equal instalments in October, January and April. If you are a non-EEA student requiring our sponsorship for a Tier 4 visa application, you must pay your first instalment as a non-refundable deposit in order to be assigned your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), or show proof that you are being sponsored by a body recognised by our University. STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

As part of the visa application process, you’ll be asked to produce evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and to cover living expenses. More information regarding the Tier 4 application can be found here:

COST OF LIVING

Beyond the academic fees you will pay for your programme, the other main costs are living expenses. Where you choose to live will play a big part in determining how much money you will need while studying. An estimate of living costs for a typical postgraduate student can be found at: https://www.essex.ac.uk/

The figures are intended as a guide and will vary depending on individual lifestyle and circumstances.

PG LOANS

If you are a UK student and looking to study a Masters degree, you may be entitled to a government funded loan. Course eligibility and residency criteria will apply. For more information visit:

The UK Government will no longer provide PG loans to EU nationals starting their course from academic year 2021-22. SCHOLARSHIPS

New postgraduate students who have accepted a place at East 15 will automatically be sent details of scholarships and bursaries with their offer letter. To find out more and to check your eligibility please visit:

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING

To help you navigate the world of alternative funding, we’ve taken out a subscription to The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online. This vast database will give you information on alternative funding sources, including: studentships, charitable trusts and grants, private corporate sponsorship, research councils, learned societies and more. To access this resource, you will need to enter the following pin number when prompted: 2529.