Our tuition fees do not cover general study costs for books, stationery and personal IT equipment. Additional costs may apply for some programmes, such as the cost of lab safety equipment, field trips and craft materials. To find out if your programme is likely to incur additional costs, please contact the school or department directly.

Master’s degree tuition fees

Current tuition fees for taught programmes vary for each programme. They are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. To see the cost of your chosen programme, please take a look at the fees section within the relevant programme page. To find out more about the funding options available for your master's programme, please see our master's degree funding page.

Research degree tuition fees

The annual tuition fees below are for new full-time students commencing the first year of study in the specified year only. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. Part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee. If you are an international student considering part-time study, please email postgraduate research to discuss your eligibility.

2023/24 academic year

Applicable to project start dates in October 2023, January 2024, April 2024 and July 2024

School, department or institute Qualification UK full-time International full-time UK part-time International part-time
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering MPhil/PhD £4,712 £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Architecture, Civil and Building Engineering MPhil/PhD £4,712 £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Business and Economics MPhil/PhD  £4,712 £20,250  £2,356 £10,125
Design and Creative Arts           
Creative Arts MPhil/PhD  £4,712   £26,000

£2,356

£13,000
Design MPhil/PhD  £4,712   £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering MPhil/PhD  £4,712   £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Science          
Chemistry MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Computer Science MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Mathematics MPhil/PhD £4,712  £20,250 £2,356 £10,125 
Physics MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Social Sciences and Humanities MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £20,250 £2,356 £10,125
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
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Digital Technologies MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Design Innovation MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £26,000 £2,356 £13,000
Diplomacy and International Governance MPhil/PhD £4,712  £20,250 £2,356 £10,125
Innovation and Entrepreneurship MPhil/PhD £4,712  £20,250 £2,356 £10,125
International Management MPhil/PhD  £4,712  £20,250 £2,356 £10,125
Media and Creative Industries MPhil/PhD £4,712 £20,250 £2,356 £10,125
Sport Business MPhil/PhD £4,712 £26,000 £2,356 £13,000

2024/25 academic year

Applicable to project start dates in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025

School, department or institute Qualification UK full-time International full-time UK part-time International part-time
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering MPhil/PhD £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Architecture, Civil and Building Engineering MPhil/PhD £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Business and Economics MPhil/PhD  £4,786 £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Design and Creative Arts           
Creative Arts MPhil/PhD  £4,786   £27,500

£2,393

£13,750
Design MPhil/PhD  £4,786   £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering MPhil/PhD  £4,786   £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Science          
Chemistry MPhil/PhD  £4,786  £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Computer Science MPhil/PhD  £4,786  £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Mathematics MPhil/PhD £4,786 £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Physics MPhil/PhD  £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Social Sciences and Humanities MPhil/PhD  £4,786  £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences MPhil/PhD  £4,786  £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London          
Digital Technologies MPhil/PhD  £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Design Innovation MPhil/PhD  £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750
Diplomacy and International Governance MPhil/PhD £4,786  £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Innovation and Entrepreneurship MPhil/PhD £4,786  £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
International Management MPhil/PhD  £4,786  £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Media and Creative Industries MPhil/PhD £4,786 £21,500 £2,393 £10,750
Sport Business MPhil/PhD £4,786 £27,500 £2,393 £13,750

Extension fees

After completing your period of active research, you will be permitted to enter an extension period in accordance with Regulation XXVI. A fee will be charged for this extension period. The extension fee for 2023/24 is £260, but please note that extension fees in subsequent years are subject to an inflationary increase.