Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to attracting the brightest and best students regardless of background and have a generous package of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries available.
To give you an idea of what’s on offer, the table below outlines the support for new undergraduates starting at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. If there is a reduction in the tuition fee, the University may also reduce the value of the bursaries it awards. Therefore please check the latest information before applying.
Undergraduate Funding Support from 2025/26
We understand the impact of rising cost pressures and we are committed to supporting and helping our students. Each year we invest millions of pounds in financial support to enable students from all backgrounds to fully enjoy the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experience.
From 2025/26 onwards, we anticipate being able to provide a non-repayable º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Bursary of £1,000 per year of study for all students from household incomes up to £30,000. Financial support will also be available to student groups traditionally (or systemically) underrepresented in higher education or in response to financial need.
More information will be shared on this web page in November 2024 and available to review before the application deadline to study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ financial support
| Support | What is it? | Who's it for? | How much? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Leaver Bursary | Cash bursary/tuition fee waivers for care leavers (total value depending on year of entry) | UK students* | £17,100 over three years |
| Opportunity Scholarships | Cash bursaries funded through donations from alumni and friends of the University for UK students from areas of low Higher Education participation. | UK students | £9,000 over three years |
| Hardship Fund | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ also offers a Hardship Fund, providing a few awards to current students who are experiencing severe financial hardship. | UK and International students | Variable |
| International Scholarships | Self-funded international students are automatically considered for this scholarship. | International students | 25% off first-year tuition fees |
| º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sanctuary Scholarship | Scholarship for international students whose home is located in a region of conflict/war. | International students |
100% off the course fees for your chosen your chosen undergraduate degree for 3 years |
| º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Bursary | Cash bursaries and tuition fee waivers depending upon household income. Additional support is available for foundation year or extended undergraduate Master’s degree students. | UK students* |
Up to £3,600 over three years, plus additional for foundation or extended undergraduate master's degree students. **Additional £500 payment in September for students starting in October 2023 & October 2024 |
| Arts Scholarships and Music Tuition |
Arts and music scholarships award for talented students. Subsidised music lessons for any student. |
UK and International students |
Minimum of five arts and music scholarships for any current student with a cash prize and potential for additional funding. Music tuition is available across a range of instruments at a subsidised student rate. |
| Performance Programme Bursary | Cash bursaries for athletes representing º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition as part of our performance programmes. | UK students* | £1,000 paid in three equal instalments across the year (reviewed annually) |
| Mature Athlete Bursary | Cash bursaries for mature athletes representing º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition. | UK students* | £1,000 paid in three equal instalments across the year (reviewed annually) |
| Athlete with a Disability Bursary | Cash bursaries for athletes with a disability representing º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition. | UK students* | £1,000 paid in three equal instalments across the year (reviewed annually) |
| Sports Scholarships | Supporting talented student athletes (competing to at least junior international level) with sporting and academic development. | UK and International students | Up to £5,000 per year, depending on sport and performance level |
| Women in Science Bursary | Supporting women applying for Maths or Science subjects to help them develop as future scientists working in industry or academia. | UK and International students | £1,000 per year for every year of study (excluding placement year if applicable) |
* Not available to students from Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
External financial support
Please note, this support is offered by external parties and not by the University. We are in no way affiliated with these companies, and have only listed them here as guidance to what support is available to university students.
| Support | Find out more |
|---|---|
| Displaced Students Opportunities | Home - Displaced Student Opportunities |
| Student Enablement fund for disabled students | Bursaries – Student Health Association |