Royal Charter 40th Anniversary Scholarship

In 2025, there are 4 scholarships available.

Awards will be made to candidates with excellent academic profiles and professional potential: normally, a Distinction at Master's level and/or in the Master's dissertation project/dissertation element, and a strong CV and outline proposal.

Home students

Under the RC40A scheme, successful home applicants will have the entirety of their fees paid by the University for the duration of their studies. Successful candidates will also gain professional work experience by contributing a small number of hours per week to Departmental projects as a condition of tenure of their award.

International students

Under the RC40A scheme, successful international applicants will only be charged the difference between the UK and international fee rate*, with the remainder of their fees paid by the University for the duration of their studies. Successful candidates will also gain professional work experience by contributing a small number of hours per week to Departmental projects as a condition of tenure of their award.

Criteria and eligibility

Awards will be made to candidates with excellent academic profiles and professional potential. For PhD applications, a Distinction at Master's level and/or in the Master's project/dissertation element will normally be required, and a strong CV and outline proposal. For Master's by Research applications, normally a first class Undergraduate degree, with a strong performance in any dissertation element, along with a strong CV and proposal will be expected.