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 will pay during your studies will cover costs associated with teaching, examinations and assessment. To help you understand postgraduate research fees as easily as possible and enable you to begin your journey into postgraduate research, this page will break down related costs and funding sources.
Research degree fees at Leeds Beckett University for the academic year 2023/24 are:
Home (UK) applicants:
Full-time (PhD, MRes, MPhil) - £4,712
Part-time (PhD, Mres, MPhil and PhD by existing Published work) - £2,356
Writing-up fee (optional for Professional Doctorate, PhDs and MPhil) - £500
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - £5,500
Doctor of Education (EdD) - £2,356
Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport (DProf Sport) - £3,500
Doctor of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing (BEC) - £2356
Professional Doctorate in Creative Arts (DCA) - £4,500
UK Applicant
International Applicants
Full-time (PhD, MRes, MPhil) - £14,000
Part-time (PhD, Mres, MPhil and PhD by existing Published work) - £7,000
Writing-up fee (optional for Professional Doctorate, PhDs and MPhil) - £500
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - £7,000
Doctor of Education (EdD) - £7,000
Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport (DProf Sport) - £7,000
Doctor of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing (BEC) - £7,000
Professional Doctorate in Creative Arts (DCA) - £7,500
International Applicant
POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL LOANS
If you are starting a research degree in the 2023/24 academic year, you may be entitled to a government-backed loan of up to £25,000.
Please note that the loan amount requested will be divided evenly over the duration of your course. For example, if you are entitled to £18,000 for a six-year course, you will receive £3,000 per year, broken down into three instalments of £1,000 each term.
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.)
What do my fees cover?
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.
Leeds Beckett offer a number of scholarships and bursaries. You can apply for these in April and May each year.
In addition to our university scholarships, we are an approved destination for the Brazilian government scholarship programme, Science Without Borders. This scholarship provides funding for PhD's science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the creative industries.
Did you know? You can actually get paid to study your area of interest.
