Postgraduate Access Scholarships

Who can apply?

The Postgraduate Access Scholarship will be available to students:

• Domiciled in the UK: Students recorded as Home for fee-status purposes are eligible, provided that they meet the other eligibility criteria
• Studying a 180-credit postgraduate taught degree full-time or part-time: A standard taught Masters course lasts one year if taken on a full-time basis, or two years if taken part time. Part-time courses lasting over two years will also be eligible for funding. You must be commencing your studies in the 2026/27 academic year.
  

Scholars will benefit from:

• A £4,000 financial contribution towards tuition fees
• A special induction event before you start postgraduate study
• Invitation to become a Birmingham Scholar upon starting postgraduate study
• Tailored study support from the Academic Skills Centre, study abroad opportunities, mentoring and careers opportunities
• Enrolment onto the Postgraduate Birmingham Award
• Access to an alumni mentor
• Access to the Masters Consultancy Challenge and employability skills sessions
• Access to a named postgraduate careers adviser for careers guidance support