The University and the government offer a number of loans and scholarships that can help towards the cost of your postgraduate studies. Funding ranges from £600 to £12,858.
Postgraduate Loan for Masters Study
The government has introduced a loan system for master degrees in the UK. The loan of up to £12,858 is non means-tested and is paid directly to you to be used towards your tuition and living costs. If you are studying your postgraduate degree part-time, you will receive half of the loan in your first year and half in the second. There are a number of eligibility criteria:
- You must be under the age of 60 and studying a postgraduate degree either full-time, part-time, or on a distance learning plan
- You must be a UK national resident in the UK or with EU peoples settled status or indefinite leave to remain
- You are not eligible to receive the loan if you already have a postgraduate degree
- You are not eligible to receive the loan if you are topping up your postgraduate qualification from a diploma to a full masters
- You are not eligible to receive the loan if you are eligible for the healthcare bursary or are in receipt of a social work bursary from any of the following: National Health Service (NHS), Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS). However, you are not awarded a Social Work Bursary after applying for one, you may apply for the postgraduate loan.
For further information visit - Government Website
Teacher Training Bursaries
You may be eligible for a teaching bursary or scholarship when training to teach.
These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.
You’ll need a first, 2:1, 2:2 degree or a PhD or master’s degree to be eligible for a bursary, as well as meeting the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions.
For further information visit the Department for Education website.
Social Work Bursary
If you are studying MA Social Work, you may be eligible for a Social Work Bursary through the NHS Bursary Unit. For more information about eligibility criteria, visit the NHS Business Services Authority website. If you are in receipt of the NHS Bursary please forward a copy of the NHS Bursary letter to financequeries@hope.ac.uk.
Postgrad Solutions Bursaries
Looking for additional funding? Postgrad Solutions now offer 5 bursaries worth £2,000.
Click here to apply- www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries/
Disabled Students Allowance
The Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is worth up to £25,000 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 on 0151 291 3065.
FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgraduate Scholarships
Scholarships are available for masters and PhD programmes. Please visit the FindAMasters website.
From September 2026 The University will offer a number of scholarships for recent graduates. The scholarships are automatically awarded if you meet the eligibility criteria. Courses funded by an employer will not be entitled to the discount
| Scholarship |
Criteria |
Value |
| Graduate 20% |
Home students who have achieved a First-Class Honours Degree (1st) or a Second-Class Honours Degree, Upper Division (2:1) at Liverpool Hope University within the last three years. |
20% discount towards the costs of postgraduate taught study at Liverpool Hope |
| Graduate 10% |
Home students who have achieved a First-Class Honours Degree (1st) or a Second-Class Honours Degree, Upper Division (2:1) at Liverpool Hope University More then 3 years ago. |
10% discount towards the costs of postgraduate taught study at Liverpool Hope |
| Graduate 20% |
Home students who have achieved a First-Class Honours Degree (1st) or a Second-Class Honours Degree, Upper Division (2:1) at the University of Liverpool, studying a full Masters Social Work |
20% discount towards the costs of postgraduate taught study at Liverpool Hope |
Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
Liverpool Hope University is pleased to be able to offer three Sanctuary Scholarships for new students starting at the University in September 2026 who have sought refuge in the UK.
Sanctuary scholars will receive:
- A tuition fee waiver for the duration of your course
- Fully funded accommodation for the duration of the course
The Sanctuary Scholarships have been established to help prospective students who have sought refuge in the UK and are unable to access student loans or other sources of statutory funding available in the UK, due to their residency status.
To be considered for a Sanctuary Scholarship you must be able to demonstrate that you meet at least one of the following conditions at the point your application for the Scholarship is made:
- You are seeking asylum in the UK. You will need an active asylum case to apply.
- A dependent or partner is seeking asylum in the UK. They will need an active asylum case for you to apply.
- You have been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or another form of temporary status as the result of an asylum claim.
- A dependent or partner has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or another form of temporary status as the result of an asylum claim.
You must also meet all of the following criteria:
- You have a conditional or unconditional offer for 2026 entry on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Liverpool Hope University.
- You are currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application.
- You are unable to access mainstream funding such as student finance or a local authority grant.
- You live within commuting distance of Liverpool Hope University.
The Application Form with Full Terms and Conditions will be published here in the near future.
