Postgraduates
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
In recognition of the high standard of applications we receive for our Master's degrees, we are delighted to offer our International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000 to *International fee-paying students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and meet the eligibility criteria below.
Eligibility
This scholarship applies to students starting their course in January, April and September 2026.
Our International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship rewards high achieving *international students who apply for any campus based postgraduate taught degree programme with a qualification equivalent to a UK first class degree. If eligible, students starting with us in January, April or September 2026 will be awarded a £5,000 discount from the standard tuition fee. Learn more about equivalent qualifications for your country.
There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered when you apply for the course. If successful, you will be notified with your course offer when you submit your final results.
Terms and conditions
- You must be classified as an *international student for fee purposes.
- You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master's course or PGCE commencing in January 2026, April 2026, or September 2026.
- The fee discount will be calculated based on the standard tuition fee.
- The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of one year and will not apply for periods of industrial placement, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
- In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
- If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.
*Please note: this scholarship is not available for applicants domiciled (permanently living) in India. Find out more about scholarships and discounts available to Indian students.
Read further information about the University’s general terms and conditions for scholarships and bursaries.