PhD loans of up to £25,000 have been confirmed by the UK government for individuals starting an eligible level 8 qualification. The loan is intended to be a contribution to the cost of the qualification, whether on tuition, maintenance, or any other costs associated with study.
The key terms are as follows:
Future Developments
PhD loans are currently available for students from England and Wales, as well as EU students studying in England. Northern Ireland has made plans for its own PhD loans in the future.
Further details can be found in the Department for Education Postgraduate Doctoral Loans Government consultation response document.
FindaPhD.com has a useful guide about UK PhD Loans.
Student Finance England Postgraduate Doctoral Loans Explained
Student Finance Wales - Your guide to the Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
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