Student Finance funded postgraduates

2. If I study on a part-time basis how do I calculate my fees?

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student you will be charged only for the modules you undertake each academic year as agreed with your faculty. Each module attracts a specific number of credits and the fees are calculated for each 10 credits you undertake. Please bear in mind that the underlying per 10 credit fee tariff normally increases each academic year during your period of study.

To find out the amount charged per 10 credits please visit the course or programme web page (see the answer to question 1 above).

4. How do I find out more about the Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral Loan and how to apply?

Please refer to the Student Finance websites for postgraduate masters loans and doctoral loans. 

5. I have been approved by Student Finance for a Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral Loan. When do I need to pay my tuition fees to the University?

Postgraduate Masters and Doctoral Loans will be paid to you personally and not directly to the University unlike undergraduate loans. Please ensure your payments to the University are made by the following deadlines which are aligned to the dates by which you should receive your loan instalments from Student Finance.

For those programmes commencing between September and December:

• 33% to be paid by 6 November 2020
• 33% to be paid by 5 February 2021
• 34% to be paid by 7 May 2021

For those programmes commencing between January and March:

• 33% to be paid by 5 March 2021
• 33% to be paid by 4 June 2021
• 34% to be paid by 3 September 2021

For those programmes commencing between April and July:

• 33% to be paid by 4 June 2021
• 33% to be paid by 3 September 2021
• 34% to be paid by 3 December 2021

6. I have been approved for a Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral Loan from Student Finance, but I have received correspondence from the University regarding unpaid tuition fees – what should I do?

Please scan and email a copy of the payment schedule letter (which you should have received from Student Finance) and email it to us at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk so that finance staff can check you are on the correct payment terms.

7. I am experiencing difficulties getting my Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral loan approved by Student Finance, or they have told me that I am not eligible for a loan this year – is there anyone that can help me?

You can visit the Student Union Advice Centre on campus where staff can help you look at your eligibility and help you communicate with Student Finance. Alternatively, you can email them at advice@su.plymouth.ac.uk or call +44 1752 588373. You may also email the Student Accounts Team at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk for advice or call them on +44 1752 588130.

8. Student Finance has told me I need to get my attendance confirmed by the University – who do I need to contact?

The University is required to confirm to Student Finance that you are in attendance. Upon receipt of this Student Finance will release the relevant instalment of your loan. Whilst this should be carried out automatically Postgraduate Loan recipients can request this by emailing sponsors.studentrecords@plymouth.ac.uk and Doctoral Loan recipients by emailing doctoralcollege@plymouth.ac.uk.

10. I think my tuition fees are wrong – who should I contact?

If you believe that your tuition fees have been incorrectly calculated, please contact the Student Accounts Team in the first instance, by email at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone +44 1752 588130. We will investigate this for you and query this with your faculty as necessary.

11. I think I may have overpaid my tuition fees. Who should I contact?

Please contact the Student Accounts Team in the first instance, by email at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone +44 1752 588130. We will investigate this for you and process a refund for you as necessary.

12. What other assistance is available for postgraduate students?

Some UK students on postgraduate programmes opt to take out a postgraduate loan to fund their masters study.

Did you find what you were looking for? If you can’t find the answer to your query in the information provided here, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to help. Email us at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk or call us on on +44 1752 588130.