Research degree fees 2012-2013
The fee information below applies to 'home' (UK/EU) students studying any research degree apart from Professional Doctorates (DCM, EdD).
Please note that fees increase by approximately 4% each year and apply to all MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD, MA by Research, MSc by Research and LLM by Research programmes.
Fees may be paid in two instalments during each Academic Year.
(Home / EU fees are the same for all Faculties)
| Mode of study / course | Year | Fee per year | Instalments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | (Years 1-3) | £3,828 | 2 x £1,914 |
| Part-time | (Years 1-6) | £1,950 | 2 x £975 |
| Continuation and Resubmission fees apply to all students at the same rate: | |||
| 1st year Continuation Fee | £870 | 2 x £435 | |
| 2nd year Continuation Fee | £970 | 2 x £485 | |
| 3rd year Continuation Fee | £1,170 | 2 x £585 | |
Resubmission Fee If following viva, Examiners’ recommend that a student is required to revise and resubmit their thesis for re-examination, the Resubmission fee for the duration of that period. | £870 | 2 x £435 | |
Bench Fees Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Technology |
Full-time Part-time
Full-time Part-time |
£1,000 - £5,000 (depending on subject) £500 - £2,500 (depnding on subject)
£5,000 £2,500 |
Please note:
- all full-time students are required to pay the full-time fee for three complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee
- all part-time students are required to pay the part-time fee for six complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee.

