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Fees and Costs of Studying

Going to university is a big commitment in time, effort and money. We can provide plenty of financial support and advice to help smooth your path through university.

Full-time fees 2021/22

Type of course

Tuition fee per year

The normal maximum fee for all undergraduate degree courses e.g.(BSc/BA/BEng/BEd/LLB/BNurs)

£9,250

HNC/HND and Foundation degree courses taught at this University

£8,600

HNC/HND and Foundation degree courses taught at partner colleges

£6,150 maximum

Sandwich Year (for students starting their course from 2019 onwards)

Sandwich Year (for students starting their course in 2018 or before) 

£1,200

£0

PGCE

£9,250

International Students (Non Lab courses)

£12,950


International Students (Lab-based courses)

£13,450


Part-time fees 2021/22

Type of course

Tuition fee per year

Part-time study (for courses taught at the University)

£3,125 (for 60 credits)

£1041.67 per 20 credit module

 

The fees listed apply to the majority of courses. However there can be variations so you may need to confirm fees with the relevant Faculty Student Services (FSS).

Contact details if you want to discuss the fees or financial support in more detail can be found at Useful Contacts

Please note: The tuition fees charged are subject to an inflationary increase in subsequent years.

Want to know more?

There are five standard prices for postgraduate courses, with the majority of courses falling into one of these bands. NHS CPD modules and some externally-funded courses may also fall outside of these price bands.

To confirm the exact fee for your chosen course, please check in our course finder or contact the relevant Faculty or School for guidance.

Full-time fees 2021/22

Tuition fees for 'Home' students studying a taught postgraduate course during 2021/22

Type of postgraduate course

Fee (180 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 1

£6,550

Home postgraduate - Band 2

£7,800

Home postgraduate - Band 3

£9,050

Home postgraduate - Band 4

£9,950

Home postgraduate - Band 5 (including University of Wolverhampton Business School courses)

£10,900

International postgraduate (Non Lab courses)

£13,950

International postgraduate (Lab-based courses)

£14,450

International postgraduate (with Professional Placement)

£14,950

International postgraduate (Extended)

£15,500

PGCE

£9,250

NB: The tuition fee charged in subsequent years will be subject to an annual inflationary increase.

The fees shown are for a 180 credit course - the equivalent of a full-time Masters. Courses that fall below this credit amount, such as full-time postgraduate certificates and diplomas will be charged on a pro-rata basis.

Part-time study in 2021/22

Postgraduate 'Home' part-time fees 

Type of postgraduate course

Cost (based on 180 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 1

£6,550 pro rata (e.g. £3,275 for 90 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 2

£7,800 pro rata (e.g. £3,900 for 90 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 3

£9,050 pro rata (e.g. £4,525 for 90 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 4

£9,950 pro rata (e.g. £4,975 for 90 credits)

Home postgraduate - Band 5

£10,900 pro rata (e.g. £5,450 for 90 credits)

How many credits is my course?

  • a student on a 180 credits Masters course will be charged the equivalent of 90 credits per year if studying the course over 2 years
  • a student on a 120 credit PG Diploma will be charged the equivalent of 60 credits per year if studying the course over 2 years
  • a student on a year long course (e.g. a 60 credit PG Cert or a 20 credit stand alone module) will be charged the full course fee

Loyalty discount

University of Wolverhampton students and alumni can enjoy a 20% discount deducted from the total fee of a taught postgraduate programme (if they have previously completed an undergraduate degree at the University) at the start of your course. For more information on paying your fees by instalments see our How to pay webpage. 

The discount applies to Masters degrees, postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas. PGCE, CIM qualifications, and Integrated Masters awards are not eligible. See full terms and conditions of the postgraduate loyalty discount.

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NB: The tuition fee charged in subsequent years will be subject to an annual inflationary increase.

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