Fees and funding

Masters students in a seminar room


Fees

Fees for our Masters will depend on the programme studied. Please see your course page to find out the latest fee information.

Funding your studies

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate studies. Many students seek funding from a variety of sources including university scholarships, loans, sponsors or external funding bodies. Find out more about the different types of funding available.

Scholarships

Scholarships are either open to all applicants (from anywhere in the world), or specify that they are for UK applicants, or international applicants. Scroll down to see what scholarships you might be eligible for. 

All countries

Title Summary
Leeds Alumni Bursary A 10% alumni tuition fee bursary for former students of the University of Leeds

UK

Title Summary
Head of School UK Excellence Scholarship Up to twelve scholarships available to UK students starting a full-time Masters degree in the School of Politics and International Studies
Leeds Masters Scholarships A number of scholarships available to UK students at the University of Leeds who meet the criteria.
Postgraduate loan Loans available to postgraduate students to help with course fees and living costs

International

Title Summary
International Excellence Scholarships Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.  
Sanctuary Scholarship A number of scholarships for forced migrants to the UK, available for undergraduate, postgraduate or research degrees.