Success is now even more affordable

You could now get up to £17,000 funding on our part-time postgraduate courses. This financial support from the Welsh government is made up of grants and loans, meaning more support for you while you work hard towards your new future.

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Financial support for postgraduate students in Wales

There’s never been a better time to join us as a postgraduate student. You can get up to £17,000 financial support if you're studying a masters degree whilst living in Wales.

As long as you're eligible, you'll receive a non-repayable grant of £1,000. This could rise to a maximum grant of £6,885, depending on your household income, which you don’t have to pay back. In addition, you can also apply for a top-up maintenance loan to bring your total financial support up to £17,000. Find out more about working out your entitlement and see if you are eligible.

You can find out more about the postgraduate funding available to students in Wales in this video.

If you're thinking of studying an undergraduate degree with us, there is also financial support available for you. Find out more about undergraduate financial support in Wales.

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Whether you’re looking for a new role, promotion or a change in direction, a postgraduate qualification from the OU will help you stand out from the crowd.

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Find out more about our world-class teaching and research, our flexible approach to study and the support you'll receive throughout your postgraduate course.

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