Postgraduate taught funding
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In the College of Arts and Law, we reward excellence by offering financial support to our postgraduate students. Alongside University funding schemes, we provide our own College-specific funding initiatives for prospective students.
Available funding for 2026
Discover funding available in the College of Arts and Law for our Masters-level courses.
College of Arts and Law Masters Scholarships
For Home and International students, the College of Arts and Law (CAL) awards cover tuition fees at the Home fee-rate for Masters courses in CAL's five Schools
Edna Pearson Scholarship
For Home and International students, the Edna Pearson scholarship covers a contribution towards tuition fees for Masters study in the Department of History
Music Masters Scholarships
Scholarships with varying amounts for 2026 entry. Available to students taking either MA Music (any pathway) or Music MA by Research (specialising in Composition, Musicology or Performance).
Woltmann Masters Scholarship
Home fees-only bursaries for UK or international students beginning a Masters programme in the Department of Modern Languages
Diane Meyer Lowman scholarship
For International students, the Diane Meyer Lowman award is a £3,000 stipend for full-time in-person study on the MA Shakespeare programme.
The wide range of funding and scholarships by the University of Birmingham helped me decide to study in the UK.
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Other sources of funding for postgraduates
Postgraduate loans
Postgraduate loans
These government-backed student loans provide up to £12,858 for taught and research Masters courses and up to £30,301 for postgraduate doctoral courses in all subject areas, including programmes delivered on campus or by distance learning. Criteria, eligibility, repayment and application information can be found on the UK government website.
Financial aid for American students
Financial aid for American students
The University of Birmingham is approved by the US Department of Education to offer the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Programme, enabling eligible American students to access financial support. Find out about the loans available, whether you are eligible and how to apply.
If you have any specific queries about these loans, please contact usloans@contacts.bham.ac.uk