Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year
For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.
Minimum entry requirements for mphil/phd psychological and behavioural science.
The minimum entry requirement for this programme is an upper second class honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus high merit (65+) in master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. Where an offer of admission is considered, this is always subject to an interview.
If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our Information for International Students to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.
We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate staff research interests and contact potential supervisors before applying.
We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:
- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - research proposal - sample of written work.
See further information on supporting documents
You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do. See our English language requirements .
The application deadline for this programme is 25 April 2024 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.
Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme.The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.
Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year
The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).
The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.
The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.
Further information about fee status classification.
The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.
This programme is eligible for LSE PhD Studentships . Selection for the PhD Studentships is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships: 15 January 2024
In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas. Find out more about financial support.
There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.
Fees and funding opportunities
LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.
If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students .
1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page).
2) Go to the International Students section of our website.
3) Select your country.
4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.
The MPhil/PhD programme can include taught courses on both methodology and theory. The precise courses you may be required to attend will vary and exemptions may apply depending on your prior experience and qualifications. These matters should be discussed and agreed with your supervisor in your first formal supervision meeting.
If you are studying full-time, then after 15 months of studying, you will be upgraded to PhD status if you satisfy certain requirements.
(* denotes a half unit)
Current Research in Psychological and Behavioural Science - Compulsory (not examined) Weekly seminars including plenary and specialist sessions in the Autumn Term, Winter Term and Spring Term.
Students are asked to complete 10 hours of research training each year. Courses are agreed with supervisors depending on a student's needs. Taught classes can be accessed within the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science as well as in departments across LSE, including Methodology. Methodology courses available include Qualitative Research Methods, Survey Methodology, Applied Regression Analysis and Multivariate Analysis and Measurement. Training courses are offered through our PhD academy and with affiliate institutions. Access is subject to agreement with the relevant course convenors (eg according to space considerations).
For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.
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You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated graduate course and programme information page.
Supervision.
The supervisor you work with will be a specialist in your chosen research field, and will guide you through your studies. Prospective applicants should have the support of a potential supervisor before making a formal application to Graduate Admissions, to ensure an alignment of research interests. If contacting faculty, please be selective, and let faculty know if you are in contact with more than one member of staff.
Degrees must be completed within a maximum of four years. The time taken to complete any research degree depends on your progress and individual needs and you must remain registered with the School until your thesis has been submitted.
You register for the MPhil in the first instance, and will need to progress satisfactorily to be upgraded to PhD status.
The first year Extended Essay and the second year Upgrade chapters (see below) are examined by a three-person thesis committee, which includes your supervisor, as well as two other academic colleagues. Targets for progress First year: Extended Essay of 6,000 words, submitted on first day of Winter Term. Second year: Upgrade viva. Two draft chapters or papers of 10,000 words each (total of 20,000 words), submitted on first day of Winter Term. These chapters form the basis of an oral examination by a three-person thesis committee, usually four to six weeks after submission. Success in this examination results in upgrade from MPhil to PhD status. Third year: Completed first draft by end of three years.
The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science allows for two formats of PhD:
This is the traditional PhD format. It entails candidates in effect producing several chapters examining a single subject in an integrated way. This is akin to the format and structure of a book.
This format entails candidates producing distinct papers which are combined with integrative material to address a single subject. The defining feature of this format is basically that some of the "chapters" can be articles which either have been published or prepared for publication. This format tends only to be suitable for PhD projects which comprise a series of distinct (but inter-related) empirical studies.
Extra guidelines for article format PhD The thesis should comprise three to six publishable articles framed by an introduction, critical integrating discussion and conclusion. Articles should be co-authored with supervisors (as are all papers written on your PhD topic while being under supervision). Articles and chapters both count as "papers" – the most important part is that they are publishable quality. They do not have to have been submitted, and even if they have been submitted and accepted this does not automatically entail that the Committee will find them suitable within the larger context of the project.
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If you are a social psychologist, the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE is the place you want to be. The Department is a vibrant community of scholars where some of the world leading research in societal psychology unfolds. Not only do academics partake in theoretical advancements, but they also hold a firm commitment towards solving real world problems at the grass root level.
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Most students complete this programme in 4 years full-time.
Explore environmental change and the diverse responses needed to foster behaviours, practices and policies which promote sustainability.
In this interdisciplinary pathway, you will investigate sustainability topics using insights and perspectives from multiple disciplines, with a primary focus on social sciences (e.g., psychology, policy studies, political science, development studies, education, economics, social geography, sociology).
Find out what our research graduates go on to do
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Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.
This programme is only available through the Southwest Doctoral Training Partnership. Applications open from October each year and close around January. More information is available to Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at Bath
You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.
Sustainability topics can be wide-ranging, with the content of your research determined with your PhD supervisory team. However, in line with the goals of this PhD programme, your thesis will have a primarily social science focus.
While you will have a lead (primary) supervisor, you should also have at least one additional supervisor working in a different discipline to help you develop your interdisciplinary insights.
Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.
Read more about professional development support
Assessment description.
Most research students who ‘do a PhD’ register in the first instance as probationer for the programme of PhD. Confirmation of PhD registration is subject to your passing an assessment process, which normally involves submission of written work and an oral examination.
Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.
The final stage of the PhD programme is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Underlying these conditions is a belief that students must bring a minimum combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the programme. Marginal cases are often dealt with at interview, and it is not uncommon for relatively inexperienced students to be asked to defer entry.
You will normally need one of the following:
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
Two references are required for this programme (at least one of these should be an academic reference from ypur most recent place of study).
Fees and funding information for Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee status
Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.
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This is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised programme, suitable for ESRC-funded 1+3 awards or subsequent +3 applications (MRes and PhD)
ESRC-funded students are able to claim (during their studies) for three additional allowances:
For more information on these allowances please see the ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guide . Please note that if you anticipate such activities you should outline the details in your application.
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You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.
Paying your tuition fees
3 months prior to the intended start date (for international applicants) or 2 months prior to the intended start date (for home applicants). For example, for an end of September start, the deadline is 30 June (international) and 31 July (home).
Your proposal should address a problem or question with strong links to the themes of this interdisciplinary pathway.
Prior to applying, please contact and gain agreement to supervise you from an academic staff member (who will become your lead supervisor), as well as your additional supervisor(s), as their agreement to supervise is critical for acceptance into the PhD program. Your lead supervisor may be able to advise on the most suitable additional supervisor(s). Gaining feedback on your proposal from your potential supervisors prior to submission is strongly encouraged.
The proposal itself should include;
If you wish to study for both the MRes and the PhD (the 1 + 3) you should apply for the PhD but indicate on the Application Form, that you also wish to study for the MRes.
Progression from the MRes to the PhD stage is dependent on achieving an acceptable level of achievement (typically an overall average of 60% on at least the taught component of the MRes).
See our guide about how to apply for doctoral study
See our guide for information on how to apply for ESRC SWDTP funding
If you are an international student, you can find out more about the visa requirements for studying in the UK .
For additional support please contact the Student Immigration Service for matters related to student visas and immigration.
Health sciences degrees.
Health Sciences degrees prepare professionals who can apply medical knowledge to provide and improve patient healthcare, while also implementing preventive measures. Health Sciences degrees offered by international medical schools include a wide range of specialisations in Epidemiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nutrition, Clinical Medicine, and even Alternative Medicine.
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Universities in the UK are some of the most highly regarded in the world, and for good reasons. Some of the world's most highly regarded research takes place in British universities, which are regularly featured in international rankings. While studying in the UK, you will be able to develop in a highly multicultural environment with high chances of pursuing lucrative careers after graduation. The teaching in the UK is designed to encourage new idea generation, encouraging individual research and group cooperation, through class discussions and creative assignments.
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Distance or online learning is a mode of study that allows students to study most or all of a course without attending at a campus-based institution. Distance can refer to both material and interaction. Distance learning provides access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.
During this type of education students communicate with the faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based interaction.
The programmes often include a online training system and tools to produce a virtual classroom. The tuition fees for distance learning vary from institution to programme to country. It is certain that the student saves expenses related to accommodation and transportation, because you can maintain your current living expenses. Distance learning is also a great solution for people that already have a job, and still want or need further education.
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The HDR UK-Turing Wellcome PhD Programme provides unrivalled opportunities for people from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds who are inspired to become future leaders in health data science.
Its underlying philosophy is that health data science requires a combination of expertise spanning three fundamental areas: statistical, computational and health sciences.
Enhanced and tax-free stipends with increases every year (Y1: £23,955).
Fully-paid tuition fees at the UK 'Home' rate
Research expenses and travel costs
Bespoke training delivered with our industry and academic partners with a cohort of students
A bursary to support the next step of your career post-PhD
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't hesitate to apply!
If you are considering applying to us you must have (or be on track to obtain):
A first class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics or an allied subject* or
Any undergraduate degree subject and outcome but can demonstrate your suitability for this programme through additional qualifications or research experience.
*Allied subjects can include: engineering, machine learning, data science, robotics, systems biology, bioinformatics/biostatistics, epidemiology.
Applicants for previous rounds need not reapply.
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1 year, full-time.
This is for you if... you want to study the cardiovascular science at an advanced level and develop the skills needed to go on to a career in cardiovascular research. Moreover, it is an appropriate pathway to PhD studies in this specialty.
Course information.
UK fee £9,300
International fee £23,650
Taught by Cardiovascular Sciences
Contact: Dr Veryan Codd, MRes convenor [email protected]
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Please note, this course is being advertised subject to approval .
We are committed to providing high quality training of the next generation of research leaders in cardiovascular science. The MRes in Cardiovascular Science explores the cardiovascular system and relevant disease and is suitable for graduates in Biological Sciences and other related disciplines, such as bioengineering. You will receive training in cardiovascular disease physiology and pharmacology, data analysis techniques and a range of research methods utilised to both understand disease mechanisms and translate these findings into clinical benefit.
Studying with us, you will join an internationally leading centre of cardiovascular research. You will be taught by a diverse range of both clinical and non-clinical staff, who will provide insight into their own research, highlighting the world leading and inter-disciplinary research that takes place at Leicester.
Our research covers a broad spectrum, from the molecular and cellular basis of disease to clinical interventions and has a major impact on the treatment of patients nationally and globally. The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has strong links to the NHS and leads the Cardiovascular Theme of the National Institute for Health Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, which provides opportunities for collaborative working between laboratory, translational and clinical scientists.
The course is divided into a taught phase (semester 1) and two 11-week research projects (semester 2). These two separate research projects allow you to potentially explore different aspects of cardiovascular research in more depth. As well as expanding your research techniques, you will have the opportunity to contribute to world-leading research taking place at the University.
Relevant 2:2 degree (or equivalent)
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability . If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Uk students, starting in september 2024.
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding .
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
The course is ideally suited for students aiming to gain further experience in both cardiovascular science and in different research techniques for a career in clinically-related research. Although focused on cardiovascular research this course provides career opportunities in various research settings compatible with other disciplines. It is also ideal for graduates of related disciplines, such as Engineering, wanting to transition into clinical or biomedical research.
International students who study at the University of Leicester may be eligible for a Graduate Visa which grants permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successful completion of their course.
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Course structure.
Plus your Cardiovascular Projects .
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
The University of Leicester is ranked 2nd in the UK for its world leading research in clinical Medicine (2021 Research Excellent Framework - REF). The 2024 Times Higher World University ranking also places Leicester joint 14th in the UK as well as in the top 125 in the world for Clinical and Health Sciences.
The Department has laboratory and clinical research facilities at the world-renowned Glenfield Hospital, the regional cardiac centre, including the £12.5M state-of-the-art University of Leicester British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre, as well research facilities on the main campus.
We have an international reputation for excellence in cardiovascular research, with research spanning the full spectrum from bench to bedside. Our work has had a major impact on the treatment of patients nationally and globally.
In Semester 1, the taught phase of the course, you will study basic principles of cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, research techniques used in our world-leading research and experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
The taught modules are assessed through coursework in the form of written and data analysis-based assignments and oral and poster presentations. Successful completion of the taught phase is required to proceed to the MRes research project stage in semester 2. In semester 2, you undertake two consecutive 11-week research projects, which comprise two-thirds of the credits for your degree. You will have the opportunity to choose a laboratory research project from projects covering a broad range of techniques and aspects of cardiovascular health and disease. Your research project will involve generating and analysing your research data and is assessed on your independence, initiative and understanding whilst performing the project, as well as submission of a final dissertation.
Assessment of the Research Project is in two parts: your research performance and a dissertation you write about the two research projects.
These projects are an ideal preparation if you are wishing to proceed to a PhD in the fields of cardiovascular and biological sciences, and offers a great opportunity to enhance your employability as a future researcher.
In addition to attending lectures and laboratory sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence.
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
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19 June 2024
An exciting opportunity to undertake a social science PhD at University College London is being offered as part of an international study on intergenerational solidarity conducted in the UK, Germany and Sweden. The FuturISE project is funded by Volkswagen Siftung and is a collaboration between University of Oldenburg, Linköping University, and UCL. Further information about this studentship can be found on this webpage .
We are looking for someone with a social science background (Sociology, Politics, Social Policy) and an interest in ageing and generational relations to participate in the project research and register for a doctorate on a topic within the scope of the overall project. The person appointed would have a knowledge of qualitative research methods, media and culture and ideally be educated to master’s level in an appropriate area of research. The studentship based at UCL will pay UK postgraduate fees and provide a UKRI linked stipend for 48 months.
The supervisors will be Prof Paul Higgs and Dr Chris Gilleard .
If you are interested in this studentship, please contact Prof Paul Higgs [email protected] and submit a two page CV with a statement describing your interest in the topic and outlining how you might wish to develop the studentship. Applications will be open until 22 July 2024.
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A UK PhD loan is worth up to £28,673 from Student Finance England or £28,395 from Student Finance Wales. The money only needs to be paid back when you earn over £21,000 a year.
Student loans for PhD-level qualifications lasting up to eight years in all subjects. | |
Up to £28,673 from Student Finance England for 2023-24 or £28,395 from Student Finance Wales. | |
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You can borrow a PhD loan of up to £28,673 from Student Finance England for 2023-24 study or £28,395 from Student Finance Wales. All of the money is paid directly to your bank account . You can use it for PhD fees, research expenses, maintenance or other costs.
Doctoral loans aren't based on household income or means tested, so the amount you can borrow isn't affected by your income or savings.
It's up to you to decide how much you want to borrow (up to the maximum, of course). This amount will then be spread evenly across your PhD, in three instalments per academic year .
Below we've answered a selection of commonly asked questions about PhD loan amounts.
No. You can borrow the same amount with a doctoral loan regardless of how much your PhD project or programme costs.
Yes. You can change your PhD loan amount later by submitting a PhD loan request form (PDF). You can't do this online.
Yes. Any extra loan can be used to help with living costs or other expenses.
You can borrow anything between £1 and £28,673/£28,395 (for a 2023-24 PhD). Whatever you request will be divided equally across your PhD , but you can't receive more than £12,167 in any one year.
No. You can use some of your doctoral loan for living costs, but there isn't any separate PhD maintenance loan.
The value of a doctoral loan usually increases slightly with inflation each year. However, this change only applies to new students. The maximum you can borrow with your PhD loan will be capped at the amount available when you began your PhD.
Capping the annual amount for a PhD loan at £12,167 is designed to match the Masters student loan system : it means that doctoral students and Masters students can borrow the same amount per year.
The timing of your loan payments will be based on your intended submission date . This means that your loan payments may already have finished if your PhD takes longer than you expect, or you spend extra time 'writing up' your thesis. You should bear this in mind as you plan your project and budget for it.
You can apply for a PhD student loan if you're a UK national and:
UK doctoral loans are currently only offered by Student Finance England and Student Finance Wales. You won't normally be eligible to apply for their support if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Student Finance Northern Ireland and Student Awards Agency Scotland may offer doctoral loans in the future. We'll let you know as soon as that happens.
You can apply for a UK doctoral loan as an EU student if:
EU students who are coming to study in the UK from 2021-22 onwards will count as international students (see below).
Irish students can still apply for a UK PhD loan to study in either England or Wales. This right is guaranteed by the Common Travel Area and isn't affected by Brexit.
International (non-UK) students aren't normally eligible for UK doctoral loans, but an exception may apply if:
If you aren't sure whether you qualify for UK student finance, check advice from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
We've answered several questions about student eligibility for doctoral loans, covering residency criteria and more.
If you are ordinarily resident in England or Wales before your course, you can use your PhD loan to study any UK PhD .
If you are ordinarily resident outside the UK, you can only use your PhD loan to study in England or Wales.
You will still count as an English- or Welsh-resident student if you have studied your undergraduate degree or Masters in Scotland or Northern Ireland and want to continue straight on to a PhD. This means you will be able to apply for a doctoral loan.
To be eligible for a doctoral loan as a UK student you must be ordinarily resident in England or Wales. This means that you normally live in England or Wales and you haven’t moved there just to go to university.
You will normally count as being ordinarily resident in England or Wales if any or all of the following are true:
No. Unfortunately you can't apply for a PhD loan if you're also receiving any form of Research Council funding from UKRI – including a 'fees-only' award.
Potentially. Some Research Council awards allow students to apply again for the second year of their PhD. Having had a PhD loan may not stop you doing this, provided you cancel it before receiving your Research Council funding.
Note that this still doesn't work the other way around: you can't apply for a PhD loan once you've been awarded Research Council funding.
You can't combine a PhD loan with other funding from the UK Government, including Research Council studentships or Social Work, Educational Psychology or NHS bursaries. However, you can potentially top up your PhD loan with other PhD funding , including:
EU eligibility for UK student finance has changed following Brexit :
These criteria also apply to students from the EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and Switzerland.
Non-UK students aren’t normally eligible for UK student loans, unless they are Irish nationals or have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Exceptions may apply if you have lived in the UK legally for a very long time, have been granted humanitarian protection or have refugee status.
For more information on UK fees and finance as a postgraduate student we recommend you check the resources produced by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
And, if you can't get a loan, you might still be eligible for other international PhD funding in the UK .
Yes, Irish students are able to apply for UK doctoral loans as part of the Common Travel Area. You will need to be doing your PhD in either England or Wales.
You’ll be asked to provide at least three years’ address history during your postgraduate loan application. Student Finance England may query any details that might affect your eligibility.
Living and working in a different part of the UK means you aren’t just there to go to university. This can change your residency status.
For example:
The same would be true for an English student who had lived and worked elsewhere in the UK after graduating – it's possible that this could mean you are no longer classed as English-resident for student loan purposes.
If you aren’t sure about your residency status, check with Student Finance England .
Because you only moved to England or Wales to study, your residency status won’t have changed. You will still count as being ordinarily resident elsewhere in the UK and, unfortunately, won't currently be able to apply for the PhD loan.
No. You can borrow the same amount regardless of your income, savings or credit rating.
The only exceptions concern outstanding arrears to the Student Loans Company (for repayments you were eligible to make, but didn't). However, you may be able to apply for a loan if you clear these.
In order to apply for a student loan as a UK citizen you must have lived in the UK for three years prior to your course. You can travel abroad for holidays or other periods of ‘temporary absence’ during this period, but you shouldn’t have become ordinarily resident in another country.
Potentially, yes. Because the loan is paid directly to you it may be regarded as a form of income by the Department for Work and Pensions. You should check this if you are concerned about your benefit entitlement with a PhD loan.
Yes. You can have a PhD loan and receive Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) during your PhD.
You can apply for a postgraduate doctoral loan if you've previously had a postgraduate Masters loan . However, you can't be receiving them both at the same time (you'll need to finish your Masters before you begin your PhD).
The PhD loan is available for all types of research doctorate, in any subject . This includes academic doctorates such as a PhD and DPhil, as well as professional doctorates such as a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) or EdD (Doctor of Education) .
However, you can't get a doctoral loan for a PhD by publication (you must be funding a programme of research and / or study).
UK students can study at any UK university . Eligible students who normally live outside the UK can use the doctoral loan to study at any English or Welsh university.
You can study full time or part time provided your PhD lasts between 3 and 8 years . You will be able to choose from different course lengths when you apply. These will be set by your university based on the intended submission date for your thesis.
Your course must have started on or after August 2018.
Below you can find the answers to a selection of questions about PhD loan course eligibility.
The loans don't actually distinguish between full-time and part-time students. Your PhD can last between 3 and 8 years, however you study.
In practice, most UK universities will regard a 3-4 year PhD as 'full time' and a 6-8 year PhD as 'part time'. You will agree the exact length of your programme with your university.
No. You can't apply for a loan if you're submitting a PhD by published work (based on a portfolio of research you've already completed). In this case there would be no new project or programme for the loan to pay for!
Yes. You can still apply for a doctoral loan for a programme that initially registers students at MPhil level before upgrading them to PhD candidacy.
However, if you are only enrolling for an MPhil, you should apply for a Masters loan instead.
Yes, provided you are living in England or Wales (depending on which loan you are applying for) on the first day of the first academic year of your PhD and living in the UK for the entire course.
You can't get a PhD loan to study by distance learning and live outside the UK.
Yes. You can still get a loan for a PhD that also awards a Masters degree, including an integrated doctorate or a '1+3' programme. However, you must be registering to graduate with the doctorate, not the Masters.
No. To be eligible for a loan your project or programme must be a complete doctorate, begun after 1 August 2018. You can't get a loan to extend or 'top up' and existing MPhil or other qualification.
Yes, provided the UK university is the lead institution for your PhD and you spend at least 50% of your course in the UK.
In order to receive a doctoral loan you must be doing your PhD at a university with Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAPs). Most established UK universities have these powers, but your institution should be able to confirm if you aren't sure.
Yes, provided you haven't earned a doctoral qualification and you are starting a completely new doctorate (not continuing or resuming your previous programme or project).
However, you can't normally apply for a second doctoral loan, even if your first loan was for an incomplete qualification. Exceptions may apply if you can demonstrate compelling personal reasons for exiting your first doctorate - Student Finance England will consider your case if so.
You can't get a PhD loan to study your entire doctorate abroad. However, you can spend part of your degree outside the UK, provided this does not exceed 50% of your programme and your UK university is the lead institution awarding your PhD.
Yes. All types of doctorate are eligible for PhD loans, provided the qualification is awarded for a programme of work at a UK university.
PhD loan applications are now open for doctorates beginning in 2023-24 (or earlier).
Make sure you apply to the correct student finance provider. This will be:
If you have an existing student finance account and Customer Reference Number (CRN) you should use this to apply for your PhD loan. The application system will also ask for details about your PhD (or other doctoral degree), residency status and how much you want to borrow.
The application deadline is fairly relaxed – you have to apply within nine months of the first day of the final academic year of your doctorate. Depending on when you start your PhD during the year, there are four possible ‘first days’, which you can see in the table below.
1 August - 31 December | 1 September |
1 January - 31 March | 1 January |
1 April - 30 June | 1 April |
1 July - 31 July | 1 July |
As an example, if you start a three-year PhD on 22 October 2023, you should apply for a doctoral loan before 31 May 2026.
Remember though, that applying later in your PhD could limit the maximum amount you can borrow (you can't receive more than £12,167 in a single academic year).
If you have any further questions about applying for a PhD loan, hopefully the FAQs below will cover them.
Applications for 2023-24 PhD loans opened in April 2023. You can apply online or by post (PDF).
Only if you are still ahead of your submission date. Your university may allow you extra time to finish writing up your thesis, but you won't receive any extra payments if you've already had your full loan by that point.
You'll receive the first payment for your PhD loan once you start your PhD and your university confirms that you have registered on your project or programme.
Your payment schedule will be based on the intended submission date for your doctoral thesis, agreed with your university at the start of your degree.
This is up to you and depends on your funding circumstances.
The PhD loan is meant to be flexible though: you could apply for a loan to help support you throughout your doctorate, or use it to bridge gaps between funding or replace income from a part-time job as you focus on the later stages of your project.
No. You only have to apply for a doctoral loan once.
Yes. If you have already have an account with Student Finance England you must use it to apply for your doctoral loan.
No. You will need to state which university you intend to research your doctorate at (and how long for) but you don't need to prove you've been accepted before you can apply for a PhD loan. However, you will need to register for your PhD before you receive any actual loan payments (your university should confirm this for you).
You can apply after the beginning of a PhD, but it must have started after 1 August 2018.
Doctoral loan repayments are income contingent . You only repay your PhD loan when you are earning over £21,000 a year (£1,750 a month or £404 a week) and you only repay 6% of what you earn over that threshold.
You'll begin repayments in the first April after you leave your course or in the April four years after your PhD starts (whichever is sooner). This means that you can be eligible to start repaying the doctoral loan during your PhD, but only if you're earning enough.
How you repay depends on your employment status:
You may also need to repay other student loans along wth your PhD loan:
Interest is charged on a PhD loan at the same rate as Masters loans: RPI (the Retail Prices Index) +3%. As of August 2023, the rate is 7.1%, but this changes every year.
Any remaining PhD loan debt (including interest) is cancelled after 30 years from the point at which you begin repayments.
We've answered a few more FAQs about PhD loan repayments below.
You will become eligible to start repaying your doctoral loan on one of the following dates:
Note that this is slightly difference to repayments for other student loans, which only ever begin after graduation.
It means you could begin repaying your loan whilst you're still studying for your doctorate (and potentially still receiving loan payments). However, you will only ever make repayments when you're earning over £21,000 a year.
Yes, regardless of how you study, you will become eligible to repay a PhD loan (providing you're earning enough) four years after your course begins or in the April after you graduate (whichever is sooner).
Potentially, yes. If the money you receive from a pension counts as income you will need to make student loan repayments on it (alongside other potential deductions such as income tax). It's a good idea to check this with your pension plan provider.
Wales offers its own PhD loan for Welsh-resident UK students. You can borrow up to £28,395 for a degree that begins in 2023-24.
Welsh PhD loans work the same way as English PhD loans. The only difference is that you should apply to Student Finance Wales, not Student Finance England.
Scotland and Northern Ireland don't offer a doctoral loan yet.
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You can borrow a PhD loan of up to £28,673 from Student Finance England for 2023-24 study or £28,395 from Student Finance Wales. All of the money is paid directly to your bank account.You can use it for PhD fees, research expenses, maintenance or other costs. Doctoral loans aren't based on household income or means tested, so the amount you can borrow isn't affected by your income or savings.