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FEES AND FUNDING
FEES AND FUNDING
TUITION & FEES
On acceptance of the offer for admission, a registration Fee of £250 (and for international students £300) is required to confirm your place on the course. This is non-refundable and separate from the final tuition fees.
Full-time Tuition Fees for UK/EU is set at £4,500 and International students set at £5,250 per academic year. Tuition fees are due in full at the start of course.
UK/EU students can pay in two equal instalments of £2,250 (to be payable on the first day of Term 1, and second instalments the first day back after the first quarter of the course if unable to pay in full at start of course.
* Fees correct as of 2023-2024 academic year. Fees will be subject to an increase of approximately 1.5% per year.
Information about our international tuition fees and methods of payment can be viewed here.
FUNDING SUPPORT
HOW TO APPLY?
UK students may apply for funding support through Student Finance England. You can find information about how to apply at: direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should select the appropriate link for finance:
Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk
Scotland: www.saas.gov.uk
Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk
EU students may qualify for a student loan to cover the course fees. You can find information about how to apply at: direct.gov.uk/studentfinance (select “Students from other EU countries”).
Please note that student funding for this course is not available to everyone. The most common reasons for a student not receiving funding are:
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You do not have the required academic qualifications
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You have already studied a qualification at Level 4 or above
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You do not hold a passport for an EU country
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You did not complete the application form correctly
For more information, please refer to the GOV.UK Student Finance Guides which are available here. If you have any questions, please contact our Fees and Finance team.
USEFUL LINKS
The following links contain a variety of useful information for those considering taking out a student loan:
Student loans myth busting – Money Saving Expert
Guide for new full-time students – Student Loans Company
Guide for continuing full time students – Student Loans Company
ADDITIONAL COST
Some of our programs involve additional costs, which are not covered by our tuition fees. To ensure you budget accurately during your academic studies, please read the below list of extra costs, which you may incur.
NB. This is not an exhaustive list. Please refer to your programme guide for information on core textbooks and course material.
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Equipment, textbooks and viewing material
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Stationery and supplies
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Printing and photocopying
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Protective footwear and clothing
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Professional body membership fees
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Optional travel, accommodation and insurance expenses for field trips and industry placements
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Optional graduation ceremony costs such as robe hire and guest tickets
QUESTIONS
For further information about tuition fees at SCM or anything else, please get in touch:
Email enquiries@schoolofcmusic.org or Phone 0130 421 5500