What you'll need to pay if you are studying for a research degree
Postgraduate research (PGR) programmes include: PhD, MPhil, ResM, MD, DPA, DBA, EdD and DClinPsy.
What you'll need to pay if you are studying for a research degree
Postgraduate research (PGR) programmes include: PhD, MPhil, ResM, MD, DPA, DBA, EdD and DClinPsy.
From payment deadlines, links to our online payment portals and advice on sponsorship, tuition fee loans and debts - everything you need to know about paying your tuition fees.Find out more information on how you can pay your fees
This film created by Student Finance England explains what you can get. For more information go to the gov.uk website.
When the programme started | Maximum loan fee amount |
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On or after 1 August 2020–2021 academic year | £11,222* |
On or after 1 August 2021–2022 academic year |
£11,570* |
*subject to amount changing each academic year.
Am I eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan?
If you have a loan from a previous undergraduate course this will not affect your eligibility for applying for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan.
It can depend on your age, course, nationality or residency status to be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan. To check your eligibility please refer to the Government website.
How to apply?
You can apply online for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to Government website at www.gov.uk/masters-loan. Please remember to check your eligibility before applying.
Student Finance England – ‘How and when to apply’ video
Other exclusions
All information about the Postgraduate Master’s Loan can be found either through The Student Room or through the Government websites.
Postgraduate master's loan explained
Introduction
A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course, such as a PhD.
When the programme started | Maximum loan amount |
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On or after 1 August 2020 | £26,445 |
On or after 1 August 2021 | £27,265 |
You’ll not be eligible for a PhD loan if you already hold a PhD or equivalent qualification or are receiving a Research Council studentship (including fees-only), NHS funding or other government finance towards your PhD.
Your eligibility will depend on your course, age and nationality or residency status. To check your eligibility please refer to the Government website.
PhD loans are not available if you began your PhD before 2018/19.
How do I apply for a loan?
You can apply online for a loan on the Government website from late spring/summer at.
Details of repayment requirements and the interest rate payable
Repayments will start once you have completed your PhD. You’ll pay at a rate of 6% of your income once you're earning at least £21,000 per year. Please check the most recent information at the Government website.
Further information
Find out about what help you can get if you’re applying for a postgraduate doctoral course by viewing this video created by gov.uk.
Studentships
View a full listing of current studentships available at the University of Plymouth.
Additional fees
Some research programmes have additional fees to cover student training, laboratory costs and other resources. These are sometimes called 'Bench fees' or ‘RTSG – Research Training Support Grant’. If you have any questions about these additional fees, please contact the Doctoral College at doctoralcollege@plymouth.ac.uk.
Living expenses
Accommodation, meals and other personal expenditure are not included in fees. We recommend a minimum maintenance allowance of at least £9,750 each year for a single student (for the full calendar year) and more for students with families or dependants.
Please note: Fees may be increased by up to 5% per annum in accordance with, and if so permitted by changes in, legislation or government policy. For further information on current tuition fees in general and any proposed increases in particular, please visit our fees and funding pages.
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