UK/EU Postgraduate Tuition Fees 2011/12

Tuition Fees

Postgraduates – Fee Liability

Postgraduate students are not eligible to apply for a tuition fee loan except for those studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Qualified Teacher Status.

Full Time

Full-time taught and research fees are £3,732

Part-Time

Part-time taught courses are priced at £21 per CATS point. In general a course comprises 180 CATS points taken over two years.

Part-time research fees are £1,260.

Students who have completed research and are engaged in the preparation of a thesis, project or dissertation : £250

Non-Standard Postgraduate Fees

There are a few exceptions to the standard postgraduate course fees. If you are uncertain about the cost of a course please contact the Fees Helpline on 028 9097 2767

Payment Options for UK/EU Postgraduates 2011/12

If a sponsor is responsible for payment of tuition fees in full or in part, a letter must be provided at enrolment detailing the amount of sponsorship and address for invoicing purposes. Sponsor details must be submitted by 28 February 2012

Where a sponsor is not responsible for full payment of the tuition fee the following applies:

Students whose personal contribution is £250 or less, will be requested to pay in full on enrolment.

For students whose personal fee liability is greater than £250, the following methods of payment are available:

  1. Payment in full on enrolment  OR
  2. Pay 50% of fees on enrolment and balance payable invoice by 31 January 2012 OR
  3. By Direct Debit 
    Students must pay a deposit of 20% of the full tuition fee followed by 4 direct debit payments. Direct debit payments will be collected on the last working day of November, December, January, and February, or within 4 working days. The direct debit instruction AND waiver MUST be signed by the person who is paying the fees and hence whose bank account will be charged. The direct debit facility is only available to persons who hold a UK bank or building society account operating the direct debit scheme (not savings accounts).

In relation to points 1 & 2 above, cash will NOT be accepted at any of the enrolment sites. The student should ensure that he/she has an alternative method of payment, either in the form of a cheque, or debit/credit card.

Additional Information

Fees Helpline

 Any queries on tuition fees contact the Fees Helpline (Income Office) on 028 9097 2767 .

Student Support – Postgraduate Students

Postgraduate Awards Office

 (028) 9097 2585
Tuition Fee Liability for Student Withdrawals

The University policy on tuition fee liability, for all students commencing a degree course in September, is as follows:

  • Students withdrawing on or before 30 November will have their fees cancelled and a refund issued, if appropriate.
  • Students withdrawing between 01 December and 28 February are liable to 50% of the full fee.
  • Students withdrawing from 01 March must pay the full fee for the year.

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