Transferring to Part-Time Master's Study

For many Loughborough University Master’s programmes, the standard full-time duration is one year so it needs to be completed within 2 years to remain eligible for the Master’s loan from Student Finance.  Even if you are studying for more than one year the total loan amount remains capped at

£12,471* for 2024/25 entrants

£12,858* for 2025/26 entrants

*Student Finance England Master’s Loan figures. 

If you transfer to study part-time over a longer period than 2 years then you will not normally retain eligibility for a Master’s Loan. 

Tuition fees 

If you stretch a year of your Master’s programme the tuition fees will generally be charged in proportion to the number of modules studies in each year. Annual fee increases will apply to additional years of study. 

If you undertake any repeat modules from the first year during the second year of the your programme and have not successfully claimed mitigating circumstances, then you can expect to pay again for the repeat modules in the second year as set out in the Student Handbook.

If you need help to understand how transferring to part-time might affect your finances or if your situation is more complicated we suggest you speak to an adviser.

If you are in unforeseen financial hardship you can apply for help from the University’s Hardship Fund.

Transferring to part time study will not normally require any changes to your accommodation arrangements.

As a part-time student if you are not living in University halls you are likely to have to pay Council Tax. You can find more information about council tax on the webpage linked below.

Part time UK students are sometimes eligible for welfare benefits or Universal credit depending in their circumstances. This can provide help towards living costs, including rent. Please see this guide for further information or contact Student advice to discuss your eligibility.