Liverpool Hope University Prospective Students Site

There are two main costs that you will have to consider during your postgraduate studies: living costs and tuition fees. There is, however, no guaranteed funding to meet these costs. The cost of funding a postgraduate course is most often met through self-funding given that money from alternative sources is either limited or only applies to distinct groups.

The information here is for guidance only, as circumstances can change and you should contact the Student Funds Office at Hope for up to date information. Alternatively, you can visit the postgraduate guide website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/. This guide contains information relevant to ‘home’ (UK) students studying for MPhil, PhD or Masters Awards. PGCE students are eligible for student loans and grants.

Information for International students on fees and payment is avaialble here.

Postgraduate Masters Scholarships for Home and EU students 2012/13.

Liverpool Hope offers scholarships as a reward for academic excellence.

Scholarships for Hope graduates

• £2,500 for students with a 1st in their underdergraduate degree
• £2,000 for students with a 2:1 in their underdergraduate degree

Scholarships for graduates from other institutions

• £2,000 for students with a 1st in their underdergraduate degree
• £1,500 for students with a 2:1 in their underdergraduate degree

Please note. Scholarships are awarded automatically in the form of a fee reduction for PG taught courses only (PGCE not included).  All scholarships available pro rata for part time study.

 

 

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Funding is available across a wide range of subjects in the Arts and Humanities (AHRC) to cover both tuition fees and living costs. However, only a small number of applicants are successful. Having a place on a course does not guarantee funding. For more information, please click here.

Professional and Career Development Loan (PCDL)

Professional and Career Deveopment Loans (PCDL) are available for vocational courses (i.e. job related), which are full or part time, and are no longer than 2 years (3 years if the course includes 1 year practical experience). To be eligible you must: live or intend to train in Great Britain. Non-EU nationals not permanently resident need Home Office approval to study and work in the UK. Those who have restrictions on their stay are unlikely to receive a CDL. The minimum loan payment is £300, the maximum £8000. The loan can pay up to 80% of tuition fees (100% if you have been out of work for 3 months) plus all other related costs such as books/materials, travel and childcare. Students studying full time can request a loan help cover living costs. For information and an application form telephone 0800 585 505, or click here to visit the web site.

Social Security Benefits

Students studying full time cannot usually claim income support, job seeker's allowance or housing benefit unless they belong to a particular group of eligible students such as lone parents. For more information please contact the Welfare Benefits Adviser on 0151 291 3813. Part-time study refers to attendance on a course that is not defined as full time. For further information on rights to benefits, contact as above.

Access to Learning Fund

Please see separate section for the Access to Learning Fund

Disabled Students Allowance

The Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is worth up to £10,260 for both full-time and part-time students. The amount received will depend upon the needs assessment. For further information, contact Support Services for Students with Disabilities (0151 291 3065).

Family Action’s Educational Grants

There are a range of educational grants available through Family Action’s grants programme. Grants are primarily targeted at families and individuals with low incomes, particularly those living on benefits. Grants are available to people from across the UK. While there are no set limits, in general grants are made for £200 to £300. Please note that we can only consider one educational grant application from the same applicant per academic year. For more information, please click here.

Educational Trusts and Charities

Generally, you need to demonstrate that you have exhausted all other possible financial support. Furthermore, most Educational trusts and charities have exact eligibility conditions, e.g. age, gender, residency. To find out whether you are eligible to apply for any grants or charitable support from around the country, please complete an online Educational Grant Search here.

Horizons Education Fund

Funded by Barclaycard, this fund aims to support lone parents who have the motivation, determination and ability to improve their employment prospects. Applicants do not need to be affiliated to EGAS to apply to this fund. Grants are available to people from across the UK. Grants range from a minimum of £500 to a maximum of £1,500. For more details visit www.yourhorizons.com

Further Information and Guidance

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