Fees and funding

Fees for 2026-27

Home per annum | Overseas per annum

Full-time | £5,238 | £17,510 (If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will need to apply for a full-time course)

£5,238

£17,510 (If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will need to apply for a full-time course)

Part-time | £2,619 | £8,755 (If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will need to apply for a full-time course)

£2,619

£8,755 (If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will need to apply for a full-time course)

PhD by Published Work | £2,619 | £8,755

£2,619

£8,755

Distance Learning full-time only available to non-UK domicile | £5,238 | £17,510 (Distance Learning is only available to applicants resident outside the UK. Please see our Standard Visitor visa guidance if you need to visit the UK during your programme.)

£5,238

£17,510 (Distance Learning is only available to applicants resident outside the UK. Please see our Standard Visitor visa guidance if you need to visit the UK during your programme.)

Distance Learning part-time only available to non-UK domicile | £2,619 | £8,755

£2,619

£8,755

Writing Up | £1,500 | £1,500

£1,500

All fees are expected to increase annually by 3 per cent in line with expected inflation.

Bench fees

If you are applying to the Faculty of Science and Technology you may be required to pay bench fees in addition to the fees outlined above. Bench fees can vary from £1,000 to £10,000 and you will be informed of any bench fees you will be required to pay at the time of offer.

Studentships

The University of Westminster is internationally recognised for its research in a wide range of subject areas. We focus on excellence in research that makes a difference – benefiting academia, industry and professional practice. As part of this, we are committed to offering a range of studentships.

Applicants should hold or expect to be awarded a 2.1 honours degree or above and preferably a Master's degree, and should, where relevant, demonstrate English language competence of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

View current studentships .

Doctoral loans

A postgraduate doctoral loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course, such as a PhD. Find out more and check your eligibility on the UK Government website .

Living costs

Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including fees and living costs. If you have not lived in the UK before, you can find details on the cost of living in London .

Alumni discount

If you are an alumnus of the University of Westminster you may be eligible for an Alumni Discount .

Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding is an online resource for current and prospective postgraduate students (any subject, any nationality) who are looking to fund PhD, Masters, and PGCE study in the UK through grants from charities, trusts, and foundations.

The University of Westminster subscribes to the guide, so it's free for our current and prospective postgraduate students to use. To access the guide, go to the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding gateway .

What should I do next?

• Check if you meet our entry requirements
• Check if we cover your proposed area of research and if there is a supervisory team available

Mode of study

We offer a variety of PhD and MPhil programmes for all kinds of research students.

Entry requirements

Find out if you can apply for a Research Degree at the University of Westminster.

Research degree by distance learning

Find out about Research Degree distance learning options at the University of Westminster.

Research areas