Non-Full Funding Bursaries for New Research Students

​​​​​​The Faculty of Law offers a limited number of Non-Full Funding Bursary Awards each year to support offer-holders who do not have full financial backing in place.

These awards are need-based and are designed to help bridge the funding gap for candidates holding an offer who would otherwise be unable to take up their place.

All applications are assessed using a scoring system assessing both candidates' financial standing, the gap between existing funding and attendance costs, and the likelihood of closing it. The available funding is then distributed accordingly, with priority given to those with the greatest demonstrated need.

Each year, approximately 30% of the incoming postgraduate research (PGR) cohort receive some form of need-based financial support from the Faculty.

While funding is competitive and limited, the Faculty is committed to supporting as many students as possible based on available resources.

Non-Full Funding Bursaries are allocated according to an applicant’s assessed level of financial need. For this purpose the Faculty will rank the applicants according to their demonstrated financial need into several value bands. The appropriate band is determined by the gap between the applicant’s available resources and their estimated costs. This tiered structure enables the Faculty to distribute funding more equitably across a broad pool of candidates with differing fee statuses and financial circumstances.

Overseas candidates

Successful overseas candidates can expect to be awarded a bursary of up to the level of their course fees, ~70% of the course fees, or at least the amount equalling the home fees.

Home candidates

Successful home candidates can expect to be awarded a bursary of up to the level of their course fees.

If you are offered a place on a programme administered by the Faculty of Law, you will receive a link to complete the Means Assessment Form.

This form gathers key information used to assess your financial situation, including your household composition, the income of household members, your personal income, secured funding (such as scholarships or personal savings), and any pending funding applications.

The form plays a central role in determining your eligibility for a bursary and should be completed as accurately and fully as possible.

Bursary funding is paid directly to the student’s College, and it is used in the first instance to offset course fees.

This ensures that students can meet their core financial obligations and formally secure their place. If any bursary funds remain after fees are paid, they may be applied toward other approved course-related costs in line with the College’s financial policies.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.