Fee information for PhD and MPhil programmes

This fee information applies to PGRs who started their programme in the academic year(s) shown below. Academic years run from 1 August to 31 July. 

If you started your programme before this period, your fees will be based on the offer you received when you were admitted. 

International fees will be confirmed as part of your application process. 

Some MPhil or PhD programmes may also have annual research support fees (sometimes called bench fees). These cover the cost of materials and consumables used in your research. Any research support fees you are required to pay will be detailed in your offer letter. 

Per annum charges are based on the expected programme duration outlined in the Registration Periods section below and the expectation that in the final year, PGRs will move into the ‘Completion Year’.  

Early completion will still be liable for the full award rate.

PGRs who do not submit their final thesis for examination within the expected programme duration can request an extension to their registration period.  The re-registration fee will be applied if a PGR fails to submit their final thesis for examination within 4 weeks of the extended period of registration.  

Registration Periods

MPhil

Full-time - 2 years

1 year + completion year

Earliest thesis submission - 12 months after your start date

Part-time - 3 years

2 years + completion year

Earliest thesis submission - 24 months after your start date

PhD

Full-time - 4 years

3 years + completion year

Earliest thesis submission - 33 months after your start date

Part-time - 7 years

6 years + completion year

Earliest thesis submission - 48 months after your start date

PhD by published work

Part-time

Thesis Submission (earliest): 3 months
Thesis Submissions (latest): 12 months
Expected completion: 16 months

Intake periods are normally

• February 
• June 
• October