Money Matters

Having a degree is a good investment, but it's well-known that being a student generally means making the most of very limited financial resources.

Most students need to budget carefully and be prepared to economise in many areas of their lives.

Money Matters For Undergraduate Students

Having a degree is a good investment, but it's well-known that being a student generally means making the most of limited financial resources. Most students need to budget carefully and be prepared to economise in certain areas of their lives.

You are advised to check the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) website for more detailed information on student financial support available.

The Welfare Office at Bath Spa University can offer further guidance on applications:

Telephone: (01225) 876163.

welfare@bathspa.ac.uk.

For queries on bursaries and scholarships, contact:

bursaries@bathspa.ac.uk.

Telephone: (01225) 875548.
Telephone: (10225) 875883.

Further Information

• What Will it Cost?
  • Tuition Fees
  • Course Costs
  • Living Costs
• Financial Support
  • Repayable Loans
  • Non-Repayable Grants
    • Bursaries
    • Scholarships
  • Part Time Students
  • Access to Learning Fund
  • Trusts and Charities
• Managing Your Finances
  • Useful Sources of Information

Money Matters For Postgraduate Students

Proposed Fees for 2007-2008

Course fees vary by subject as follows:

Course Type:	UK/EU:	Overseas:
Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities; Creating and Developing Your Business; Design (Brand Development/Ceramics/Fashion and Textiles†); Ecological Impact Assessment;Education Studies; English Literature; Fine Art; Health Studies; Irish Studies; Professional Learning.
MA/MSc/MRes	£3,855	£8,740
Half module	£325	n/a
Single module	£645	n/a
Double module	£1,285	n/a
Triple module (English Literature only)	£1,930	n/a
Creative Music Technology; Aerial Remote Sensing and Digital Photogrammetry; Songwriting.
MA/MSc	£3,990	£9,630
Single module	£665	n/a
Double module	£1,330	n/a
Creative Writing; Design (Interaction Design†); Scriptwriting; Writing for Young People.
MA/MSc	£3,855	£9,630
Research Degrees.*
MPhil/PhD per full-time year	£3,340	£8,740-£9,630
MPhil/PhD per part-time year	£560	n/a

† Plus a studio fee

* On formal registration with UWE, a one-off fee of £554 is paid.

Channel Islands and Isle of Man Residents

All Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents studying for any of the above taught Master's courses must pay a one-off registration fee of £475 in addition to UK/EU fees.

Money Matters For International Students

Fees For English Language Courses

• English Language Programme Dates and Fees 2007 (.pdf)

Fees For Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Tuition Fees	2007/2008
All undergraduate degrees (BA or BSc)	£8,740
UCIS Undergraduate Course for International Students (Year 1 plus study skills support)	£9,775
UCIS student successfully progressing to undergraduate year 2	£7,775
All postgraduate (MA, MSc, MRes, Mphil, PhD, PGCE)	£8,740 or £9,630
Pre Masters programme	£7,125
All Foundation Studies (British Society, Art & Design, Music, Business and Management, Tourism)	£7,125
Single Semester - Study Abroad	£4,370
Overseas Study Abroad in Bath (April - January)	£7,125

Tuition Fees:	2006/2007
Foundation Studies - all subjects (pre-degree study with English language)	£6,880
UCIS (Undergraduate course for International Students) This course includes study support for each module studied in Year 1 and a four-week Pre-Sessional course.	£9,675*
ex-UCIS student - entering Year 2:	£7,525
Undergraduate Programmes (including Foundation Degrees)	£8,440
Pre-Masters	£6,880
Postgraduate Programmes	£8,440-£9,330
MPhil/PhD Programmes	£8,440
Study Abroad - 1 semester, non graduating	£4,220
Study Abroad with English language (April - January)	£6,880

*10% of this fee will be deducted from the tuition fee if you enter Year 2 after UCIS.

Estimated Living Costs

Estimated Living Costs:	2006/2007:
Single person, 40 weeks (moderate life-style, does not include international travel)	£6,600

Check here for information on accommodation and here for home stay.

Financial Assistance

Bath Spa University offers partial scholarships for some postgraduate courses. For those courses that take part in this scholarship scheme, one scholarship of between £1,700 and £2,000 is offered per course. Students cannot apply for these directly. The course directors will look at all admitted students in July/August and decide the best candidate on the basis of merit. Awardees will be notified by email in August.

Students are advised to contact the British Council in their own country to find out which scholarships are available.

Useful Websites:

• EducationUK
• Loans for US and Canadian Students
• Scholarships for Japanese Students
• Scholarships for Students from Kazakhstan (.pdf)

Loan for students of nationalities outside of the US may be able to apply for ISLP loans if they can provide a US citizen as a co-borrower signatory.

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