We appreciate that studying at university is a huge financial commitment. There’s various support to help you fund your studies.
You can as a mature student. The amount you get depends on various factors - please check the for full details of what you may be entitled to. Depending on your personal circumstances, you may also be eligible for additional government support from to variable .
As a °®²¥ÊÓƵ student, you’ll be able to apply for a (the new NUS Extra card) which offers a range of discounts across a number of retailers. There are also lots of companies who offer student discounts for variable products and services.
If you decide to commute rather than live on campus, you can get 1/3 off most train fares with a . You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with the . We also have parking available on campus - you can apply for an or use .
Each year we offer 10 Life Long Learning Bursaries to mature students who might otherwise be unable to undertake their undergraduate study. The bursary covers the tuition fees for the duration of your course. We also have a range of other scholarships and bursaries available to our students. Over 400 are given out each year to help with tuition fees and/or living costs, whilst at university.
If you have children, we can help with too. You can access discounted early years childcare close to the °®²¥ÊÓƵ campus.
We know that sometimes unexpected events can happen. If you find yourself struggling financially as a mature student, you can apply to the for extra support.
After joining °®²¥ÊÓƵ, you will have the opportunity to become a Widening Access Student Ambassador (paid part-time work). There are also many other opportunities for part-time work, both on and off campus. °®²¥ÊÓƵ's within our Professional Development Centre is here to help you find something suitable.