Distance Learning - Funding
You might be eligible for various forms of financial support, such as loans and discounts, to help with the cost of tuition fees and other expenses. Explore what options may be available to you below.
Funding your studies
Master's Loan
The Master’s loan is a non-means tested loan of up to £12,858 (25/26), for UK students only, on full-time, part-time, distance learning taught or research Master’s degrees (subject to meeting eligibility
Alumni discount
Our Alumni discount is a 10% reduction on annual tuition fees for taught Master's degree courses. It is available to distance learning students who graduated with an undergraduate honours degree at Huddersfield, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Corporate discount
Employers looking to enrol a number of learners may be eligible for a corporate discount. Contact the Distance Learning Unit to find out more.
Employer sponsorship
Many of our distance learning students are partially or fully funded by their employer to support their career progression and professional development.
Sector funding
| Sector/Country | Funding for online courses | Details |
|---|---|---|
| UK Armed Forces | Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS) |
The Ministry of Defence’s ELC Scheme provides financial support for eligible armed forces members. Find out more about our ELCAS approved Distance Learning courses: ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits - University of Huddersfield |
| England/Wales Policing | College of Policing bursary | The bursary offers support towards course fees for serving police officers and staff Bursary scheme | College of Policing |
| England NHS | NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)* | Find out more about financial support for health-related online degree courses NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) | NHSBSA |
Non-UK funding for international students
For guidance about funding in your country, such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for Canadian learners, please contact the distance learning team at dl-enquiry@hud.ac.uk.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSAs)
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) provides financial support to cover study-related costs that occur because of a mental health problem, long term illness or other disability in the UK.
You can apply for DSA support on top of any additional student finance you are receiving. This finance does not have to be repaid.
More information on Disabled Students' Allowance (DSAs).
Further information
Please visit our FAQ page for more information.
Contact Us
You can contact the distance learning team at dl-enquiry@hud.ac.uk or complete our short enquiry form.