Fee guide

Fee Guide for HE Courses at City College

Full-time Undergraduate from the UK and Full-time Undergraduate from other EU Country

Fees for 2012 courses are in the process of being set, the below information refers to students who started courses in 2011.

This page provides a summary of the funding and fee system for full-time undergraduate students from the UK. Please follow the links provided for more detailed information on funding, loans, bursaries and fees.

Government help - the Student Loan for maintenance

You can also apply for a Student Loan to help with your living costs; the amount you receive is determined by your personal circumstances. It is repaid in the same way as the Student Loan for tuition fees, meaning you don't have to pay it back until you are earning more than £15,000 a year.

Government help - the Maintenance Grant

If you have an annual household income of up to £50,020 (students who started in 2010 and 2011) you could qualify for a Maintenance Grant. This grant does not have to be paid back.
Tuition fees - how much are my fees?

From 2011, UK and EU students at the University of Brighton will be charged tuition fees of up to £3,375 a year for their first undergraduate qualification. Fees rise by a small percentage each year, in line with inflation. You don't need to pay your tuition fees whilst you are studying (although you can if you wish).
Tuition fees - how can I pay my fees?

You can 'study now and pay later' by taking out a Student Loan to cover the cost of both your tuition fees and living expenses. You don't have to begin repaying your Student Loan until you finish your course and are earning more than £15,000 a year. Payments are generally taken automatically through the PAYE tax system by your employer. Your payments are determined by what you are earning and not what you owe: if your earnings are below the £15,000 threshold your payments will stop.

University of Brighton bursaries

All full-time undergraduate students from the UK with household incomes of up to £31,000 a year are eligible for a University of Brighton bursary worth between £500 and £900 a year. Your bursary entitlement will be automatically assessed unless you choose to opt out when you complete your application form. You do not need to pay this money back.
University of Brighton scholarships

105 University of Brighton scholarships worth £500 each will be awarded at the end of years 1 and 2, and year 3 of four-year courses, as well as years 1 to 4 of five-year Brighton and Sussex Medical School degrees. These scholarships recognise the achievements of students since starting at the university.

A range of sports scholarships are available which support the development of elite, talented and disabled athletes. These scholarships are worth between £500 and £1,500 per year.
Further financial help and advice

Specific government help is available for students with disabilities, care leavers and for students with children or other dependants. Depending on your family circumstances you could also be eligible for certain state benefits and child tax credits.

If you get into financial difficulties while studying, or you find yourself facing extra costs in completing your course, you may be able to get additional financial help from the Access to Learning Fund or the Hardship Fund.

The university's Student Advice Service can provide you with financial advice relating to your specific circumstances as well as information on money management.

International Student

What funding is available?

You should contact your local British Council offices to see what other awards may be available. The address in your country can be found by contacting your local British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.

Living costs

Before you begin your studies, you should make sure you have adequate funds to cover your living costs for the duration of your course. As a general guide, the British Council estimates that the living expenses of an international student living outside London are likely to be around £700 per month, including basics such as accommodation, books and bills but NOT course tuition fees.

Tuition fees - how much are my fees?

Most courses follow the fee structure below for international students, but variations do exist. To find the fee for your specific course you must go to the course finder.

Undergraduate Classroom based = £9,960
Laboratory/studio based = £11,580
Medicine = £23,678*
Postgraduate Classroom based = £10,260
Laboratory/studio based = £12,240

The extended masters incorporates English language study, for which different fees apply. To find out more please get in touch.

For international students, the tuition fee will stay at the same rate for each year of your course, with the exception of the BM BS Medicine, whose fees will increase with inflation each year. If you are not sure whether you should pay fees at the international rate, you will need your fee status confirmed by completing a fee assessment form during the application process. All cases are judged fairly and equally, in accordance with the government's guidelines.

Fee arrangements for international students studying University of Brighton validated courses at the university’s partner colleges are different. Please contact the college where you will be taught.
Tuition fees - how can I pay my fees?

Fees are payable in full at the start of the course (or by 1 November). However if you choose to pay your fees by direct debit you can pay in up to six instalments.

University of Brighton scholarships

International applicants are eligible to apply for a range of the scholarships offered by the University of Brighton.

Part-time Students

Some of our courses are available on a part-time basis. Tuition fee and funding arrangements are different for part-time students.

Tuition fees

For advice on current and future part-time fee rates please contact Registry.

Part-time tuition fees have to be paid direct to the university at the start of each year of study. Payment by instalments is usually possible, however please note that fees rise every year, normally in line with inflation.

Government help - undergraduate students

Depending on income, undergraduate part-time students who are studying for their first degree can receive a fee grant from the Government to help meet the cost of their tuition fees.

50-59% of equivalent full-time course £820

60-74% of equivalent full-time course £985

75%+ of equivalent full-time course £1,230

Undergraduate students on low incomes are also eligible to apply for a course grant of up to £260 a year to help meet other study costs.

You do not have to repay either these tuition fee or course grants. The amount of help you receive with these costs is based on your family income.

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