Postgraduate study at Lancaster is an investment in your future, one which will enable you to extend yourself academically whilst boosting your career prospects.
Despite the low cost of living in the city, tuition fees and living and other incidental expenses will mean that postgraduates at the University should expect to spend no less than £8,500 each year. Most of our students find that by putting together a portfolio of different types of funding – savings, income, grants and other awards, and loans – they are able to meet these expenses, allowing them to concentrate on their programme of study.
Given the complexity of postgraduate funding arrangements, we understand that, at first sight, finding sources of financial support might seem daunting. However, with the support you'll receive from our staff, both at university-level and within faculties and departments, you can be assured we'll do our utmost to help you in your applications for funding; each year across the UK, approximately 100,000 students start a postgraduate programme, so it is possible!
As a starting point for your search, these pages contain information about the costs of studying and sources of financial support for students holding an offer for postgraduate study at Lancaster University. Costs of study and types of available funding vary depending upon your nationality; the 'Eligibility for funding' page contains eligibility charts which list awards you may apply for by residency category (also known as fee status). These direct you to the relevant sections of the 'Sources of Funding A-Z' listing, which also contains contact details for further information.