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Postgraduate Research

Funding Your Studies

Funding options often vary depending on if you are a home or overseas student.   

Research Council Awards

If you are a home fee-paying student you may be able to access funding from one of the seven UK Research Councils.
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SLC Masters Loan

If you live in England and are applying for an MPhil or MA/MSc by Research you may be eligible for a UK Government Masters Loan.
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SLC Doctoral Loan

If you live in England and are applying for a PhD then you may be eligible for a UK Government Doctoral Loan.

Overseas Students

There are a number of funding sources that you can apply to for help with the cost of course fees and living expenses.
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