School of English

Fees and Funding

There is a wide range of financial support available for students at the University of Nottingham. The support available depends on many factors, such as:

  • the subject being studied
  • award level
  • where you live
  • income 

Many of the financial support options require you to hold an offer from Nottingham before you can make an application for funding.

It is therefore highly recommended that you begin the application process in time to meet the funding deadlines.

Remember to check the eligibility criteria for the funding source(s) that you intend to apply for.

 

 

General funding information, including bursaries and scholarships

 
 

Undergraduate funding

 

Postgraduate funding

General information

 

Masters degree funding

Midlands Graduate School (ESRC) Funding (1+3)

Applications are open for 2026 entry - closing date 12.00 pm on 13 January 2026

ESRC studentships are fully supported by the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership.

Please contact Dr Dominic Thompson for further information and before applying for this scholarship.

 

Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarships

Applications closed for 2025 entry

The Scholarships Programme offers 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to support British Muslims to study at UK universities. The scholarships are aimed at those who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond. 

Full scholarship details

 

Scholarships for international students

(Various closing deadlines)

A range of funding is available for students from different countries.

See the full range of Masters scholarships available

 

Student Loans Company

Postgraduate loans are available for eligible students who are studying a taught Masters course. 
Please check the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions for part-time students.

Full details on the Student Services website

 

Research degree funding

Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships

Applications are open for 2026 entry - closing date 12.00 pm on 27 January 2026

With generous funding from The Wolfson Foundation, we are now inviting applications for Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships for doctoral (PhD) study in the broad subject areas of history, literature and languages.

The Wolfson Foundation awards funding to outstanding students who demonstrate potential to make an impact on their chosen field. Wolfson Scholarships will be awarded solely on academic merit. Ideally, the successful applicants should aspire to becoming significant contributors to society, whether in the academic sphere or in other areas of intellectual and cultural leadership.

More information and application form

 

AHRC PhD Studentships at Nottingham

Applications are open for 2026 entry - closing date 12.00 pm on 27 January 2026

The AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council funded PhD studentships offer you:

  • Funding including tuition fees, maintenance grant and research development, training and placement funds.
  • Supervision from experienced academics
  • Training in both research skills and career skills
  • Networking and collaboration with other AHRC funded researchers at Nottingham, and across the Midlands region via the East and West Midlands AHRC Hub for PGR excellence (website under development).

There are two types of PhD awards:

  • Open Doctoral Award
  • Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Award 

 

 

Midlands Graduate School (ESRC) Funding

Applications are open for 2026 entry - closing date 12.00 pm on 13 January 2026

ESRC studentships are fully supported by the Midlands Graduate School Doctorla Training Partnership

Please contact Dr Dominic Thompson for further information and before applying for this scholarship.

 

Scholarships for international students

(Various closing deadlines)

A range of funding is available for students from different countries.

See the full range of PhD scholarships available

 

Student Loans Company

Postgraduate loans are available for eligible students who are do a PhD or equivilant course.

Full details on the Student Services website

 

Other postgraduate funding

 
 
 

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School of English

Trent Building
The University of Nottingham
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5900
email: english-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk