Campus-based programmes

Fees for MA (campus-based), MRes programmes and PhD programme

The standard annual tuition fees for MA Social Policy, MA Comparative and International Social Policy, MRes Social Policy, MRes Social Work and PhD students can be found on the University Postgraduate Fees page.

Fees quoted are for one year of study only and are subject to increase in subsequent years. The University reserves the right to alter the level of fee.

Students studying the Online Masters Programmes in Public Policy and Management (including MPA) should refer to the Online Programmes tab.

MA Social Work and NHS social work bursaries

MA Social Work has a 'non-standard' fee. Please see the entry for MA Social Work at the bottom of the University Non-Standard Fees page.

We welcome applications from overseas graduates, although 3 years UK residence is required to be eligible to apply for a NHSBSA bursary to pay your fees and living expenses, see further details. If English is not your first language please see the specific MA Social Work English language requirements.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) administers two types of bursaries for students studying social work.  They are the social work bursary and the postgraduate bursary.  Eligible students will receive the appropriate bursaries depending on their course.  For full details on eligibility criteria, the financial value of the bursaries and availability of application packs, students should visit NHS Social Work Bursaries or email their enquiry. Alternatively, call the Bursaries team on 0845 6101122.

Online programmes

Fees for online MA programmes

Substantial discounts on the standard fee are available to applicants in middle and low income countries. Please contact us to find out which band is available to your country. If you move countries during your studies your fee will change to the correct fee band for your new country.

The standard fee (for students studying in the UK and other high income countries) for 2012/13 is:

• Year 1 Certificate stage (3 modules) £3,690
• Year 2 Diploma (3 modules) £3,230
• Year 3 Masters stage (either 2 modules and a 5,000 Independent Study Project or one module and a 10,000 word project) £2,770

For organisations enrolling a number of employees for the same starting date, we may also be able to negotiate a discount.

Further information regarding fees and available discounts can be obtained from the Online MA team: spsw-online@york.ac.uk or by calling Helen Smith, Online MA Programme Manager: +44 (0) 1904 321273.

• University Postgraduate Fees (select 'Online/Distance' tab then scroll to bottom)

You are charged on a yearly basis as you progress through the programme stages. The University of York also offers an instalment payment plan to self-funding students whereby 50% of the fee (for each individual stage of the programme) is paid at the start of the academic year, followed by two further instalments of 25% at the start of the second and third term. Alternatively, it is possible to pay the entire Masters fee in full at the start of the programme. Sponsors of students are expected to pay in full at the start of each stage.