Most postgraduate students fund their studies through 'portfolio funding' in which they gather funds from a variety of sources. In addition to the scholarships and bursaries detailed on previous pages, there are a range of other funding sources which prospective students are advised to explore:

Research Councils

Student Loans

Part-time work

Research Councils

Research Councils are government funded agencies which support research in different discplines.  They provide a variety of awards to support postgraduate study but in most cases, applications for financial support should not be submitted directly to the Research Council but through the University department in which you intend to study.

You will need to identify the relevant Research Council for your subject area and visit their website for further information on the support available and application procedures:

• The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council
• British Council - Contact your local British Council office for information on funding.
• Marshall Scolarships - Applicants from the USA only

Student Loans

Unlike for undergraduate study, the Student Loan Company does not offer loans for postgraduate study. There are, however, a number of other loans available for postgraduate students:

Career Development Loans

Loans of up to £8,000 are available to help students fund the cost of vocational postgraduate courses. They are available to students who intend to live or train in the UK and intend to work in the UK or EU after completion of their course.

For further information about Career Development Loans click here or telephone 0800 100 900

Association of MBAs Loan Scheme

Students on MBA courses which are accredited by the Association of MBAs, such as the Swansea MBA, are eligible for the AMBA loan scheme which allows students to borrow up to two-thirds of their pre-course gross annual salary plus tuition fees.

For further information visit www.mbaworld.com or telephone 0800 015 1166

Part-time work

There is a good supply of part-time work in the Swansea area and the University's Jobshop can help postgraduate students find part-time work in and around Swansea during term-time and vacation periods. Their Jobs and Placements Advisers will help students with registering on othe system, finding jobs and advice on making applications.  

For further information e-mail Jobshop@swansea.ac.uk or telephone 01792 513133
Residence Tutorships

Residence Tutor positions are available in University owned accommodation on campus and at Hendrefoilan Student Village. Residence Tutors undertake pastoral duties in exchange for free accommodation, and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.

For further information contact the Accommodation Office: accommodation@swansea.ac.uk or telephone 01792 295101