Postgraduate
The financial help on offer and the fees you will have to pay will vary depending on the level of the course that you are studying and your own personal circumstances. Below, you'll find more details on fees, finance and funding for Postgraduate study.
<p>Fees for our postgraduate courses for students joining in the academic year 2025/26 are as follows.</p>
Masters degree (UK students)
Full-time - £9,200
Part-time - £5,150
Masters degree (EU & International students)
Full-time - £17,250
Part-time - £9,200
<p>There are a range of awards and discounts available for those who have previously studied at Arts University Plymouth.</p><ul><li><strong>Alumni Progression Award: </strong>15% discount on MA fees for Undergraduate, Pre-Degree and FAD graduates who go on to postgraduate study with us.</li></ul>
Postgraduate Funding
<p dir="ltr">In the academic year 2024/25, students can apply for a Postgraduate Masters Loan of up to £12,471 to contribute to their tuition fees, study costs and living expenses. The quickest and easiest way for students to apply is on the UK Government website's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">postgraduate loan page</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Eligibility depends on:</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">your course</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">your age</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">your nationality or residency status</p></li></ul>
<p dir="ltr">For an overview of Postgraduate funding visit the <a href="https://www.ucas.com/sfe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UCAS Student Finance guide</a>.<br /></p>
<p>For more information and support on student finances please contact <a href="mailto:admissions@aup.ac.uk">admissions@aup.ac.uk</a></p>
Further Financial Support
<p dir="ltr">Additional support can be available for students with learning difficulties or disabilities, including mental health conditions. For further information about funding, take a look at the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disabled Students’ Allowance web page</a>. Contact our <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/disability-support-and-reasonable-adjustments">Student Support team</a> for assistance.<br /></p>
<p>*Fees shown on this page provide an indication of current costs and exclude costs for international students who may need a pre-sessional English course and ongoing in-year English language support. For more information please visit our <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/international">International</a> pages.</p>
