Student Loans Company Funded Postgraduate Students

I’ve applied for an postgraduate tuition fee loan
Postgraduate study zone
1. I am starting a new programme. How much am I required to pay for tuition fees?
The tuition fees specific to a course or programme are shown in the 'Fees, costs and funding' section of each undergraduate course and taught postgraduate programme web page. Please choose your course using the search box.

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2. If I study on a part-time basis how do I calculate my fees?
If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student you will be charged only for the modules you undertake each academic year as agreed with your faculty. Each module attracts a specific number of credits and the fees are calculated for each 10 credits you undertake. Please bear in mind that the underlying per 10 credit fee tariff normally increases each academic year during your period of study.
Find out the amount charged. (See also the answer to question 1 above).
3. I am a postgraduate student who studied for my undergraduate degree at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ; am I eligible for an alumni discount on my tuition fees
Full details and eligibility criteria can be found viewing our tuition fee discount for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ graduates .
Please note: The following four programmes do not qualify for any alumni discount:
  • MSc/PgDip/PgCert Clinical Psychology
  • MSc Research Methods in Psychology
  • MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Reg)
  • MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Reg)
4. How do I find out more about the Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral Loan and how to apply?
Please refer to the Student Loans Company websites for and .
5. I have been approved by Student Loans Company for a Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral Loan. When do I need to pay my tuition fees to the University?
Postgraduate Masters and Doctoral Loans will be paid to you personally and not directly to the University unlike undergraduate loans. Please ensure your payments to the University are made by the following deadlines which are aligned to the dates by which you should receive your loan instalments from Student Loans Company.
Please scan and email a copy of the your payment schedule letter, which you should have received from Student Loans Company, and email it to us at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk.
For those programmes commencing between September and December:
  • 33% to be paid by 7 November 2025
  • 33% to be paid by 6 February 2026
  • 34% to be paid by 8 May 2026
For those programmes commencing between January and March:
  • 33% to be paid by 6 March 2025
  • 33% to be paid by 5 June 2026
  • 34% to be paid by 4 September 2026
For those programmes commencing between April and July:
  • 33% to be paid by 5 June 2026
  • 33% to be paid by 4 September 2026
  • 34% to be paid by 4 December 2026
6. I am experiencing difficulties getting my Postgraduate Masters Loan or Doctoral loan approved by Student Loans Company, or they have told me that I am not eligible for a loan this year – is there anyone that can help me?
You can visit the Student Union Advice Centre on campus where staff can help you look at your eligibility and help you communicate with Student Loans Company. Alternatively, you can email them at advice@su.plymouth.ac.uk. You may also email the Student Accounts Team at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk for advice.
7. Student Loans Company has told me I need to get my attendance confirmed by the University – who do I need to contact?
The University is required to confirm to Student Loans Company that you are in attendance. Upon receipt of this, Student Loans Company will release the relevant instalment of your loan. Whilst this should be carried out automatically Postgraduate Loan recipients can request this by emailing sponsors.studentrecords@plymouth.ac.ukand Doctoral Loan recipients by emailing pgrfees@plymouth.ac.uk.
8. What happens if I do not pay my fees?
Please refer to our fees policy to see the University policy regarding non-payment of tuition fees.
9. I think my tuition fees are wrong – who should I contact?
Please contact us at the below email address If you believe that your tuition fees have been incorrectly calculated:
10. I think I may have overpaid my tuition fees. Who should I contact?
Please contact the Student Accounts Team in the first instance, by email at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk. We will investigate this for you and process a refund for you as necessary.
11. What other assistance is available for postgraduate students?
Some UK students on postgraduate programmes opt to take out a postgraduate loan to fund their masters study.
Did you find what you were looking for? If you can’t find the answer to your query in the information provided here, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to help. Email us at studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk.