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Find out everything you need to know to plan your student finances including tuition fees and living costs
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Find out everything you need to know to plan your student finances including tuition fees and living costs
Foundation
Unlike Undergraduate degree fees, the tuition and registration fee for our standard Foundation course is dependent on your age on 31 August of the year that your course commences and whether you’re a UK or EU/International Student.
The International Foundation Diploma course has a single fee payable by all students on the course.
Foundation fees
Home
If you're under 19 and a new students, you'll not have to pay tuition fees or a registration fee. For new student over the age of 19, the tuition fee for the course in 2023/24 will be £5,421 (full-time) per annum.
Channel Island and Isle of Man
Students from the Islands are subject to different funding arrangements and support to mainland UK students.
International/EU
If you're an International/EU student you'll have to pay tuition fees and a registration fee. Please note, there's no registration fee for the International Foundation Diploma.
International Foundation Diploma (IFD) with English fees
International/EU
Foundation financial support
Home
Student Loans
- If you're under 19 you won't be eligible for a student loan as this course is classified as further education.
- If you're 19 and over you may be able to apply for a loan to fund these fees and there are no upfront tuition fees to pay for these students. This could be funded by Advanced Learning Loans, information can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Please be aware there's no maintenance loan available for Further Education Applicants. The Advanced Learner Loan will only cover tuition fees.
If you're ordinarily a resident of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, we may ask for further information regarding your intention to study in England as you may not be able to secure funding to undertake this course.
Foundation (in excess of £1,500) students – Progression discount
- May be eligible to receive a 10% tuition fee discount when progressing to MA
16-19 Bursary Fund and Learner Support Fund
If you've lived in the UK for at least 3 years, The 16-19 Bursary Fund and the Learner Support Fund may be able to support you whilst you study.
The 16-19 Bursary Fund and the Learner Support Fund for students over 19. All sources of funding are based upon your household income. Please note that funds are limited and eligibility does not guarantee that funding will be available.
Further information about financial help contact Student Services on +44 1202 363780 or email: studentadvice@aub.ac.uk.
Intensive Foundation Diploma
As an IFD student you will have to pay tuition fees at a fixed rate.
Channel Island and Isle of Man
Students from the Islands are subject to different funding arrangements and support to mainland UK students.
Guernsey
The state of Gurney offers higher educations student grants to help with the cost of tuition fees, living and travel. The amount of funding available depends on a number of factors – including an assessment of your parents’ income.
Bursaries may also be available to independent students who have no support from parents. To find out more, please visit the Gurnsey Government website.
Jersey
The state of Jersey offers funding for higher education students to help with living costs and tuition fees. The amount of funding available depends on an assessment of your parents’ incomes or, if you’re an independent student, your own household income.
The amount of funding you can receive for tuition fees also depends off what type of course you’re taking and where you’re taking it. Find out more on the Jersey Government website.
Isle of Man
Students from the Isle of Man are not eligible for a loan from the UK Student Loans Company, but the Isle of Man government offers higher education students a grand (Student Award) to help with living cost and tuition.
The amount of funding you can receive is dependent on your parents’ incomes or, if you’re an independent student, your own household income, as well as the type of course your taking and where you're taking it. Find out more on the Isle of Man Government website.
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
If you normally live in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, you can follow the links below to find out what funding support is available to you.
The support available varies, so it’s important that you check the correct country.
Northern Ireland
Students who normally live in Northern Ireland may receive financial support for university from the Northern Ireland Executive.
For more information, students should refer to the student finance for Northern Ireland website.
Scotland
Students who normally live in Scotland may receive financial support for university from the Scottish Government.
For more information, students should refer to the student finance for Scotland website.
Wales
Students who normally live in Wales may receive financial support for university from the Welsh Assembly Government.
For more information, students should refer to the student finance for Wales website.
International/EU
If you are unsure whether you should be classed as an ‘International/EU’ or a ‘Home’ student, please complete and return the fees assessment form. Further advice on fee status can also be found on the UKCISA website.
International Scholarships
We aim to have a diverse student environment with the best creative talent in the UK and have a large number of bursaries and scholarships available. These are awarded for every year of your course, giving you financial support throughout your time studying with us. You can see the full range of scholarship on our EU and International Scholarships page.
International Loans
American students are eligible to apply to the US Department of Education’s Direct Loans Programme as Arts University Bournemouth has been authorised to certify applications. Full details of this can be found in Loans for American Students. Please note, the loan is not available to International Foundation Diploma applicants.
Norwegian students are eligible for financial support from The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, administered by Lanekassen, which provides student loans and stipends for higher education. Arts University Bournemouth is on the list of UK institutions where students are eligible for supplementary funding (Tilleggsstipend). For further information on the Loan Fund visit The Lanekassen website.
Icelandic students can borrow loans via The Icelandic Student Loan Fund (LÍN). Visit the LÍN website for more information about Icelandic student loans.
For more information about financial support, please contact our International team.
Loans for American Students
Students from America will be pleased to know that United States Federal Loans are available for you to study at Arts University Bournemouth, just as they would be if you were studying in the US as AUB has been authorised to certify applications. Please note, the loan is not available to International Foundation Diploma applicants.
International Scholarships
We aim to have a diverse student environment with the best creative talent in the UK and have a large number of bursaries and scholarships available. These are awarded for every year of your course, giving you financial support throughout your time studying with us. You can see the full range of scholarship on our EU and International Scholarships page.
How to pay your fees
To make things as easy as possible for you, we have two online payment gateways to help you pay any outstanding fees.
You can use a variety of different methods including:
Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit and Visa Electron
To make a payment you will need:
- The student’s identification number
- The student’s date of birth
- Your account/card details
To get started, please click one of the links below:
- Home students payment gateway
- International, EU, Channel Islands & Isle of Man students payment gateway
Payers can now pay in their home currency, please see the download.
How to Update your Card Details on your card repayment plan
If you would like your next card payment to be debited from a different card, please click on the following link to change your card details on your plan:
If you have any questions or queries, don’t worry, we’re here to help. You can contact our Finance team on income@aub.ac.uk or call +44(0)1202 363356.
We’re open Monday – Thursday between 08.45 and 16.30. On Fridays, we’re open from 08.45–16.00.
EU and EEA nationals starting a course after 1 August 2021
The majority of students from the EU and EEA will be assessed as ‘International (overseas)’ fee payers. The exceptions to this will be if you have protected rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, the EEA EFTA Separation Agreement, or the Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement and you meet the relevant residency requirements. Further information can be found on the UKCISA website.
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