1. Postgraduate Study www.prospects.ac.uk/fundingguide Funding Guide 2014/15

2. Research Council Grants Publicly funded and responsible for aiding seven areas of research, awarded directly to research institutions. Applications must be submitted to university departments direct. Arts & Humanities www.ahrc.ac.ukwww.ahrc.ac.uk Biological sciences www.bbsrc.ac.ukwww.bbsrc.ac.uk Physical Sciences www.epsrc.ac.ukwww.epsrc.ac.uk Medical www.mrc.ac.ukwww.mrc.ac.uk Natural Environment www.nerc.ac.ukwww.nerc.ac.uk Science & Technology www.stfc.ac.ukwww.stfc.ac.uk

3. University funding Dependent on institution, course and your current financial situation. Scholarships and Awards Awarded for excellence and given out on discretionary basis. Contact universities direct. Teaching and Assistantships Graduate teaching positions. Increase in recent years. University Hardship Fund Replaces Access to Learning Fund. Contact Student Services for more details.

4. Charities www.trustfunding.org.uk searchable site of all charitable trusts in UK. www.trustfunding.org.uk Stand out when applying, set yourself above competition by applying early and doing your research. Usually one off payments, so don’t rely on them to fund whole course. May be an option if research is important for advances in your area; links to local community; or if you are at disadvantage from peers.

5. Employer Sponsorship Employer provides course funding and potentially maintenance grants to financially assist you. Start by looking into schemes already in place. Approach organisations with a proposal- benefits of study for both parties, long term development etc. You may have to sign an agreement with the company. Start by looking into schemes already in place. Approach organisations with a proposal- benefits of study for both parties, long term development etc. You may have to sign an agreement with the company.

6. Bank Loans The Professional and Career Development Loan (PCDL) can cover up to 80% of course fees. Offered by Co-operative and Barclays for £300 to £10,000. Loans fund 2 years of study (3 if course includes placement). Don’t make repayments until course has finished. www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview

7. Funding Bringing together multiple awards. Secure small pockets of cash from charities, businesses, universities and trusts. Will require an investment of time in searching and applying for as many opportunities as possible. The Grants Register and The Directory of Grant Making Trusts can be found in local libraries. Information can also be found on www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html

8. Funding for Disabled Students You may be eligible for financial aid through the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). As a postgraduate student from the UK you can apply for DSA if you have a disability, including: a long-term health condition; a mental health condition; or a specific learning difficulty. DSAs are paid on top of other student finance and don’t have to be repaid. Speak to Student Services. www.disabilityrightsuk.org/applying-disabled- students%E2%80%99-allowances-dsas www.disabilityrightsuk.org/applying-disabled- students%E2%80%99-allowances-dsas

9. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a route for graduates to achieve QTS. Funding is dependent on course subject and individual circumstances. Scholarships relate to whether subject is a priority and your degree classification. Find more in-depth information at www.education.gov.uk/get-into- teaching/funding/postgraduate- funding or call the Teaching Line on 0800 389 2500 www.education.gov.uk/get-into- teaching/funding/postgraduate- funding PGCE

10. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/f0d 5b56b#/f0d5b56b/1 Information taken from Prospects Funding Guide Link below to full document