Fees
Fees vary slightly from year to year, so be sure to check at the time of application for the exact cost of your fees:
Postgraduate Fees 2011/12 and 2012/13
The costs of typing and binding of PhD and MPhil theses, in accordance with the University's requirements, must be met by the student.
Funding
A number of University of Chester research bursaries are available each year:
- University Bursaries: These are partially-funded, full or part-time PhD studentships, and are open to UK and EC students. They are available by application to the Graduate School.
- International Research Bursaries: These are partially-funded, full-time MPhil/PhD studentships, which will cover part of the tuition fees. They are open to students paying fees at the international rate. Applications should be made to the International Office.
Additionally, research is also supported by the UK's seven Research Councils, which fund research and training activities across the arts and humanities, social sciences, engineering and physical sciences and the medical and life sciences. However, application for these is extremely competitive, and should be done as early as possible.
For more information about these bursaries and scholarships, you can visit:
Applications for funding should be:
- submitted as early as possible, once you have received the offer of a place
- in line with eligibility criteria - such as country of residence, qualifications, subject, or mode of study
- fully completed, easy to understand, with all appropriate supporting documentation attached
- supported by suitable referees, who should be fully informed about what is required of them
Disabilities
Full-time and part-time disabled students are eligible to apply for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSAs) to help with the costs incurred in attending the course, as a direct result of their disability. However, these are not available to help pay for fees or living costs. For advice and guidance about DSAs, please contact the Disabilities and Specific Needs Support Worker at disability@chester.ac.uk or by telephone on 01244 511000.