Postgraduate funding opportunities

This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction. It's awarded to University of Hertfordshire undergraduate students who return to study for any postgraduate taught course and research degree at Herts. No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded if you are eligible and your tuition fee will be reduced accordingly.

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria

The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship is available to self-funded University of Hertfordshire graduates* (UK / EU and international) for their first full year of full-time or all years of part-time (UK / EU only) postgraduate or research degrees at the University.

The Graduate Scholarship is available to students who have:

• graduated from a University of Hertfordshire undergraduate degree (either studied in the UK or at a partner institution overseas) and are starting a new postgraduate taught course at the University.

Or

• graduated from a University of Hertfordshire undergraduate (either studied in the UK or at a partner institution overseas) and are starting a new research degree (PhD) course at the University and paying the full time fee rate.
  

Or

• completed the Study Abroad programme with us from a different institution.
  
  

The Graduate Scholarship is available for a range of postgraduate taught programmes offered by the University. These include Master's awards, those at Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma level (but excluding the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), the Certificate in Professional Studies, some vocational or professional practice certificates and short courses). The graduate scholarship is not available for any postgraduate courses funded via the undergraduate student SFE loans being; MSc Nursing (Adult, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health), Master of Midwifery (Shortened), School Direct (unsalaried), MArch Architecture and Urbanism and MSc Physiotherapy.

If the eligibility criteria are met, this scholarship will be awarded to a University of Hertfordshire undergraduate for the first postgraduate or doctoral programme of study undertaken only. (Doctoral eligible only from 2018–2019 past study). If subsequent postgraduate or doctoral programmes are undertaken they will be charged at full price.

Graduates must:

a) have been offered and accepted a place on a full-time or part-time (UK / EU only) award-bearing University of Hertfordshire programme

and

b) be paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources directly to the University of Hertfordshire, and not discounted or sponsored for any part of the fee by the University of Hertfordshire or an organisation such as an employer, charitable body or government department. (Any contribution by an external organisation to the student's living costs, or a contribution from the student's family to the fee or living costs, does not count as sponsorship under this scheme)

International Students who are successfully awarded the Herts Graduate Scholarship are still eligible for the £1,000 tuition fee discount if they pay in full at registration

International Students will only be able to claim either Herts Graduate Scholarship OR the International Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Candidates will be required to meet all conditions of registration before the Scholarship is awarded.

More information
Please email Finance Tuition for more information on Herts Graduate Scholarships.

*A University of Hertfordshire graduate is defined as anyone who has graduated from an undergraduate programme of study (at any time and in any location) and holds an award either of the University of Hertfordshire or of the former Council for National Academic Awards (for a CNAA first degree or other CNAA award) obtained at the former Hatfield Polytechnic or one of its predecessor institutions.

Supports talented student athletes competing at a high level while studying at Herts. Support packages are tailored to each athlete and may include performance services and financial support.

Priority is given to BUCS Performance Sports (Women’s Football, Men’s and Women’s Futsal, Men’s Basketball, Netball and American Football). Athletes from other sports may be considered if competing at national age group level or equivalent.

Support may include gym membership, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, competition expenses, teamwear, academic flexibility, athlete development support and a financial contribution towards training and living costs. Support is agreed individually and may not include all services listed.

To apply, contact the Performance Sport and Scholarships Manager or visit the Sports Scholarship website.

Provides a full first-year tuition fee waiver for Home students on selected postgraduate courses.

The scholarship supports students who demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities and a long-term commitment to community or societal development. Eligible courses include MA Journalism and Media Communications and MA International Relations (including Advanced Research routes).

To apply, you must apply for your master’s course through the usual University admissions process and separately apply to the Aziz Foundation scheme. Receiving the scholarship does not guarantee a place on the course, and vice versa. 

Provides £1,000 to one student in their first year of the online MA Literature and Culture.

The award is open to UK and EU students studying full-time or part-time. Eligible students are assessed by a panel of academic staff based on an application form, including how the funding will support their studies.

You can apply for funding from Student Finance England (SFE) to support your teacher training. This includes a tuition fee loan to cover your course fees and a maintenance loan to help with living costs. You can still apply if you already have a student loan, and repayments only begin once you’re earning above the threshold.

For 2026/27, the maximum tuition fee for postgraduate teacher training is:

• £9,790 per year (full-time)
  
• £7,335 per year (part-time)
  

Bursaries and scholarships are also available for courses leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Recent government bursaries include up to £27,000 for subjects such as chemistry, computing, maths and physics, with additional scholarships available in selected subjects.

Use the student finance calculator to estimate your funding and visit the Government website for the latest information on teacher training funding. 

Provides £1,500 to a School of Education student who demonstrates a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

The award is open to postgraduate taught Education students continuing their studies into the following academic year (for example, Semester B starters or those on two-year courses). September-start one-year courses are not eligible. One recipient is selected across both undergraduate and postgraduate Education courses.

Students are invited to apply in Semester B. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Provides £750 to a student on a master’s or doctoral programme in the School of Education.

Eligible students will be invited to apply by the School of Education during the first year of their course. 

Provides a full first-year tuition fee waiver for Home students on selected postgraduate courses.

The scholarship supports students who demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities and a long-term commitment to community or societal development. Eligible courses include MSc Sustainable Planning, MSc Environmental Management, MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture and MSc Water and Environmental Management.

To apply, you must apply for your master’s course through the usual University admissions process and separately apply to the Aziz Foundation scheme. Receiving the scholarship does not guarantee a place on the course, and vice versa.

Provides at least £5,000 per year, with up to £3,000 additional funding available for eligible Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health students (conditions apply).

Eligible courses include MSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, MSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities), MSc Paramedic Science and MSc Physiotherapy (all pre-registration routes).

Find out more about the NHS Learning Support Fund.

The Social Work Bursary – usually between £4,800 and £5,300 – is non-means tested, so it does not depend on your household income and does not need to be repaid. Find out more about social work bursaries and the latest rates.

If you are eligible for and receive the Social Work Bursary, you will not be eligible for a postgraduate loan from Student Finance England.

Provides £2,000 to a full-time student on the MSc Astrophysics by Research programme.

Eligible students will be invited to apply in Semester A of their first year, with the recipient selected by an academic panel. 

Provides £750 to one first-year UK postgraduate student in the Department of Computer Science.

The award is open to full-time and part-time students. Eligible students are assessed by an academic panel based on an application form and Semester A academic performance.

Provides a full first-year tuition fee waiver for Home students on selected postgraduate courses. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities and a long-term commitment to community or societal development. Eligible courses include MSc Advanced Computer Science.

To apply, you must apply for your master’s course through the usual University admissions process and separately apply to the Aziz Foundation scheme. Receiving the scholarship does not guarantee a place on the course, and vice versa.

Applications are made directly through the Aziz Foundation. 

Provides a full first-year tuition fee waiver for Home students on selected postgraduate courses.

The scholarship supports students who demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities and a long-term commitment to community or societal development. Eligible courses include LLM Bar Practice.

To apply, you must apply for your master’s course through the usual University admissions process and separately apply to the Aziz Foundation scheme. Receiving the scholarship does not guarantee a place on the course, and vice versa. 

Provides £1,500 to a Hertfordshire Law School student who demonstrates a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

The award is open to postgraduate taught Law students continuing their studies into the following academic year (for example, Semester B starters or those on two-year courses).

September-start one-year courses are not eligible. One recipient is selected across both undergraduate and postgraduate Law courses.

Students can apply in Semester B. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.