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Studying for a postgraduate research degree at Leeds Beckett University is a rewarding experience which will require dedication as well as financial investment.

The fees you pay during your studies will include access to supervision and academic specialists as well as 24/7 access to academic resources. You will also be able to make use of a comprehensive range of training designed to support you with your research, ensuring you progress successfully through your studies and are equipped for your future career.

Further information about paying your fees at Leeds Beckett is available on our money advice page.

Paying your tuition fees

Postgraduate Doctoral Loans

In 2025/26, Doctoral Loans of up to £30,301 are available for the length of the degree and this amount is not based on household income. The loan is paid directly to the student and payments will be divided equally across each year of the course.

Eligibility for the Doctoral Loan will require ensuring that requirements are met with respect to course type, age, nationality and residency.

Applications are made online. If you've taken out a loan with Student Finance England before, use your account to apply. If you do not already have one, set up an account.

For more general information about the loan, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please consult the Doctoral Loan main page.

Apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Your fee includes access to supervision and academic specialists as well as 24/7 access to academic resources. You will also be able to make use of a comprehensive range of training designed to support you with your research, ensuring you progress successfully through your studies and are equipped for your future career.

Payment is annual and paid in advance. The fees above apply for one year from enrolment. Fees for subsequent years are charged at the current rate (Fees may increase and the university reserves the right to alter the level of fee).

For details on the flexible payment options available to you, please visit our tuition fees page, email our Incomes team at incomes@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or call +44(0)113 81 25950 for further information.

Funded PhD opportunities and studentships

Funded PhD opportunities across our academic schools give you the chance to work on a specific research project and have your fees funded by our university and/or an external partner organisation. They may also include a bursary which will help you support your doctoral studies.