Postgraduate fees and funding

In considering the financing of a postgraduate degree at York, an important point to bear in mind is that York is a relatively inexpensive place in which to study. Rents for University accommodation are among the lowest in the country, and single overseas students who apply by the due date of the application are guaranteed accommodation for the duration of their course. Information about the complete range of awards offered at the University is available on the Postgraduate fees and funding page.

PhD, MPhil, MA by Research Fees

Find out about tuition fees and funding for research degrees at York:

Postgraduate research: fees for 2017/18

 

PhD Funding

 

China Scholarships Council (CSC) competition

The University of York is pleased to offer up to 10 (ten) joint-funded PhD scholarships in collaboration with the China Scholarships Council (CSC). The scholarships are open to Chinese nationals intending to begin a PhD in the 2017/18 academic year. Awards will be based on academic merit and CSC priorities. Applicants for a CSC scholarship will find full information about the scholarships and eligibility and application instructions at: http://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/fees-funding/scholarships/csc-research-scholarships/

This year's competition is now closed.

 

WRoCAH 2017 PhD studentship competition

The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) is a Doctoral Training Partnership of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York. It is responsible for the distribution of AHRC-funded doctoral studentships for these universities and for the coordination of a doctoral training programme. Information about WRoCAH is available here. WRoCAH is able to offer over 50 AHRC studentships per year to candidates with a place for doctoral study at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield or York.

This year's competition is now closed.

 

British Society of Aesthetics PhD Studentship Competition

The British Society of Aesthetics PhD Studentship award will not be offered in 2016 or beyond. Further information is available at the BSA website: http://british-aesthetics.org/portfolio/phd-studentship/ 

 

British Society for the Philosophy of Science Doctoral Scholarship Competition

The British Society for the Philosophy of Science offers a scholarship for doctoral work in the philosophy of science at a UK university, subject to a candidate of sufficient merit presenting themselves. More information is available here: http://www.thebsps.org/funding/doctoral-scholarship/.

This year's competition is now closed.

 

Graduate Teaching Scholarships for PhD Students

The Department of Philosophy's Graduate Teaching Scholarships (GTS) support students working towards a postgraduate research degree in the Department. The scholarships provide valuable teaching experience for those intending to pursue an academic career. Successful candidates teach up to 6 hours a week in seminars for first-year undergraduates during term time, mark student work and assist in monitoring the academic progress of first-year students. Training is provided. Subject to satisfactory performance and academic progress, scholarships last for up to three years.

This year's competition is now closed.

 

Additional Funding Sources

Further information about funding sources for postgraduate study in the UK is available from the British Philosophical Association website at: http://www.bpa.ac.uk/resources/postgraduate/funding-for-postgraduates

 

Masters and Graduate Diploma Fees

Find out about fees and funding for postgraduate taught courses at York:

Postgraduate taught: fees for 2017/18

 

Masters Funding

WRoCAH (White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities)

Fee-Waiver Bursary

The deadline for the Bursary has now passed. The successful applicant will be contacted in early June.

YuFund/YGRS Masters Scholarships 2017-18

The deadline for the Scholarships has now passed.

Masters fee discount for York graduates

If you've completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.

UK Government Postgraduate Loan Scheme

The UK Government has introduced a postgraduate loan scheme for students taking a Masters degree. The scheme is available for both taught Masters and Masters by Research programmes. The loans are available for students on part-time and full-time programmes. Further details about eligibility and how to apply can be found at Government Masters loans.

Awards for Overseas Students

Overseas students should consult the Postgraduate Study website for the most up-to-date information concerning awards for overseas students. Please note that 'overseas' usually means where you live (domicile) and not your nationality. EU nationals living outside the EU may be considered as overseas students for fee purposes.

Students should note in particular that the University awards a number of scholarships each year to overseas students (graduates and undergraduates) of high academic standard. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and the selection takes into account academic ability and financial need.

 

Scholarship for Overseas Students

For applicants commencing study of any subject (excluding medicine students at the Hull York Medical School) at any level as a full-time student at York.

  • The scholarship is worth one-quarter (25%) of the overseas tuition fee for each year of successful study.
  • This is a competitive scholarship based on academic merit and financial need.
  • You must hold an offer for academic study commencing in September 2017 to be eligible to apply.
  • The competition is now closed; see details here.

 

Overseas Research Scholarship

For applicants commencing PhD study at the University of York. Students must be outstanding academically and have the support of their chosen department at York.

  • The scholarship will pay the full overseas tuition fee and a stipend of £5,000 per year for each year of successful study.
  • This is a competitive scholarship based on academic merit and financial need.
  • You must hold an offer for PhD study commencing in October 2017 to be eligible to apply.
  • The competition is now closed; see details here.

 

Overseas Continuation Scholarship

For current University of York Masters students who are progressing to PhD studies at the University of York.

  • The scholarship is worth £5,000 in the first year of study as a deduction from tuition fees.
  • This is a competitive scholarship based on academic merit and financial need.
  • You must hold an offer for PhD study commencing in October 2017 and be a current University of York Masters student to be eligible to apply.
  • The competition is now closed; see details here.

 

If you have any queries about scholarships for overseas students please email international@york.ac.uk

 

Further information

Email: philosophy-postgrad@york.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1904 323251

Fax: +44 (0)1904 324023

Further information can also be obtained by emailing Professor Tom Stoneham, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor for Research Programmes.

or Dr Owen Hulatt, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor for the Taught Postgraduate Programmes.