Postgraduate research fees archive

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

The University charges an annual tuition fee and this covers examination and graduation and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

Minimum fees recommended by UKRI are always adopted as the Keele University Home tuition fee for all postgraduate research. UKRI usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. 

  2022/23 TUITION FEE 2022/23 CONTINUATION FEE

Full-time

(Campus based and distance learning)

£4,596

 £300 (1-12 months)

 £600 (+ 12 months)

Part-time

(Campus based and distance learning)

£2,298

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (+ 12 months)

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.

The fee for PHD by Publication in 2022 is £2,298.

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE TUITION FEES 

2022/23 TUITION FEE  2022/23 CONTINUATION FEE 
£3,050

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (+ 12 months)

Prospective students needing further advice as to what their fees status would be or the fees payable for a specific postgraduate research programme should contact the Postgraduate Research Admissions:

Postgraduate Research Admissions
Email: admissions@keele.ac.uk

Enquiries relating to making a fees payment should contact the Finance department:

Finance department
Tel: (+44) 01782 733149
Email: finance@keele.ac.uk

For more information, please visit the Directorate of Finance website.

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

The University charges an annual tuition fee and this covers examination and graduation and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

Minimum fees recommended by UKRI are always adopted as the Keele University Home tuition fee for all postgraduate research. UKRI usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. 

  2021/22 Tuition Fee 2021/22 Continuation Fee

Full-time

(Campus based and distance learning)

£4,500

 £300 (1-12 months)

 £600 (+ 12 months)

Part-time

(Campus based and distance learning)

£2,250

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (+ 12 months)

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.

The fee for PHD by Publication in 2021 is £2,250.


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

2021/22 Tuition Fee  2021/22 Continuation Fee 
£2,900

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (+ 12 months)


Prospective students needing further advice as to what their fees status would be or the fees payable for a specific postgraduate research programme should contact the Postgraduate Research Admissions:

Postgraduate Research Admissions
Tel: (+44) 01782 733726
Email: admissions@keele.ac.uk

Enquiries relating to making a fees payment should contact the Finance department:

Finance department
Tel: (+44) 01782 733149
Email: finance@keele.ac.uk

For more information, please visit the Directorate of Finance website.

 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
UKRI usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by UKRI are always adopted as the Keele University Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research. 

  2020-21 Fee 2020-21 Continuation Fee
Full-time £4,407  1-12 months: £300; 12 months+: £600
Part-time £2,204  1-12 months: £150; 12 months+: £300
* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.

The fee for PHD by Publication in 2020 is £2,204.


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £2,850
Social Work £2,850
Criminology £2,850
Pharmacy £2,850
Health Science (DHealthSci) £2,850

Prospective students needing further advice as to what their fees status would be or the fees payable for a specific postgraduate research programme should contact the Postgraduate Research Admissions:

Postgraduate Research Admissions
Tel: (+44) 01782 733726
Email: admissions@keele.ac.uk

Enquiries relating to making a fees payment should contact the Finance department:

Finance department
Tel: (+44) 01782 733149
Email: finance@keele.ac.uk

For more information, please visit the Directorate of Finance website.

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Tuition fees vary by:
• Fee status
• Mode of attendance
• Degree route

If you are unsure of your fee status (UK, EU or international), please contact the Admissions Office for advice via telephone: +44 (0)1782 734010 or email: admissions@keele.ac.ukSet by Research Councils UK (RCUK)

Research Councils UK (RCUK) usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by the Research Councils are always adopted as the Keele University Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research.

  2019-20 Fee 2019-20 Continuation Fee
Full-time £4,327  1-12 months: £300; 12 months+: £600
Part-time £2,164  1-12 months: £150; 12 months+: £300
* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.

The PHD by publication fee is set at £2,164 for 2019 entry


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £2,800
Social Work £2,800
Criminology £2,800
Pharmacy £2,700
Health Science (DHealthSci) £2,700

For fee status queries (i.e. assessment of whether someone is eligible for UK or Overseas fees), please contact Admissions Email: admissions@keele.ac.uk

For all other fee related queries, please contact your specific Research Office. Detail here >

Enquiries relating to making a fees payment should contact the Finance department:

Finance department
Tel: (+44) 01782 733149
Email: finance@keele.ac.uk

For more information, please visit the Directorate of Finance website.

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Set by Research Councils UK (RCUK)

Research Councils UK (RCUK) usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by the Research Councils are always adopted as the Keele University Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research.

  2018-19 Fee 2018-19 Continuation Fee
Full-time £4,260  1-12 months: £300; 12 months+: £600
Part-time £2,130  1-12 months: £150; 12 months+: £300
* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £2,700
Social Work £2,700
Criminology £2,700
Pharmacy £2,620
Health Science (DHealthSci) £2,590

Prospective students needing further advice as to what their fees status would be or the fees payable for a specific postgraduate research programme should contact the Postgraduate Research Admissions:

Postgraduate Research Admissions
Tel: (+44) 01782 733726
Email: admissions.ukeu@keele.ac.uk

Enquiries relating to making a fees payment should contact the Finance department:

Finance department
Tel: (+44) 01782 733149
Email: finance@keele.ac.uk

For more information, please visit the Directorate of Finance website.

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.
The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government. For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Set by Research Councils UK (RCUK)

Research Councils UK (RCUK) usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by the Research Councils are always adopted as the Keele University Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research.

UK/EU students

  2017-18 Fee 2017-18 Continuation Fee
Full-time £4,195  1-12 months: £300; 12 months+: £600
Part-time £2,098  1-12 months: £150; 12 months+: £300
* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.
They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.


Professional doctorate tuition fees

UK/EU students

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £2,550
Social Work £2,550
Criminology £2,550
Pharmacy £2,570
Health Science (DHealthSci) £2,550

 

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.
The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government. For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Set by Research Councils UK (RCUK)

Research Councils UK (RCUK) usually increase their fee and stipend levels annually in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by the Research Councils are always adopted as the Keele University Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research.

UK/EU students

  Fee Continuation Fee*
Full-time £4,121 £618
Part-time £2,061 £309

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation. They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

Please visit the UKRI webpages for further information on ways to fund your PHD.


 

Professional Doctorate Degrees

UK/EU students

Course

Fee

EdD (Education)

£2,500
Social Work £2,500
Criminology £2,500
Health Science (DHealthSci) £2,500

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University.  Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary.  This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government.  For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.


The standard annual programme fees are listed below:

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

UK/EU students

  Fee Continuation Fee*
Full-time £4,052 £608
Part-time £2,026 £304

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation. They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.


Professional Doctorate Degrees

UK/EU students

EdD (Education)

£2,400
Social Work £2,400
Criminology £2,400

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee and this covers examination and graduation and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

Project costs

Also known as 'bench fees', cover the cost of consumable materials used in your degree. Some projects use large amounts of materials or 'consumables'. In these instances, you may be charged an annual Programme Fee to help cover the cost of this. You will be notified of any fee which applies, in your offer letter.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government. For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk

The standard annual programme fees are listed below. 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Fees are fixed for each year of your degree programme, allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies.

 

2022/23 TUITION FEE 

2022/23 CONTINUATION FEE 

Full time

(Campus based and distance learning)

 £15,650   

 £300 (1-12 months)

 £600 (12 months +)

Part time

(Distance learning only)

 £7,850

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (12 months +)

Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.

They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

 

 

2022/23 Project costs

Band 1: Non-lab and some intermediate disciplines 

-
Band 2: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£2,350

Band 3: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£4,700

Band 4: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£7,050

Band 5: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£9,400


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

2022/23 Tuition Fee  2022/23 Continuation Fee 
£7,900

£150 (1-12 months)

£300 (12 months +)

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners. 

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee and this covers examination and graduation and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

Programme Fees

Also known as 'bench fees', cover the cost of consumable materials used in your degree. Some projects use large amounts of materials or 'comsumables'. In these instances, you maybe charged an annual Programme Fee to help cover the cost of this. You will be notified of any fee which applies, in your offer letter.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government. For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk

The standard annual programme fees are listed below. 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Fees are fixed for each year of your degree programme, allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies.

 

2021/22 TUITION FEE 

2021/22 CONTINUATION FEE 

Full time

(Campus based and distance learning)

 £14,900   

 £300 (1-12 months)

 £600 (12 months +)

Part time

(Distance learning only)

 £7,450

 £150 (1-12 months)

 £300 (12 months +)

 *Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation.

They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.

 

 

2021/22 Programme Fee 

Band 1: Non-lab and some intermediate disciplines 

-
Band 2: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£2,240

Band 3: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£4,470

Band 4: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£6,710

Band 5: Lab and some intermediate disciplines 

£8,940


Professional doctorate tuition fees 

2021/22 Tuition Fee  2021/22 Continuation Fee 
£7,500

£150 (1-12 months)

£300 (12 months +)

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners. 

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government.  For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

The standard annual programme fees are listed below. 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Fees are fixed for each year of your degree programme, allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies.

  2020-21 Fee 2020-21 Continuation Fee
Primary Care Sciences £16,150 £2,420
Non-laboratory programmes £14,600 £2,190
Laboratory programmes in Science, Technology and Medicine **

£16,150

£19,900

£22,150

£24,300

£2,420

£2,420

£2,420

£2,420

Intermediate Disciplines including Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy**

£14,600

£17,200

£19,450

£21,600

£2,190

£2,190

£2,190

£2,190

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation. They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.
** The applicable fee level will be determined when an offer is made and is dependent on the nature of the research project to be undertaken.

Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £6,000
Social Work £6,000
Criminology £6,000
Pharmacy £6,000
Health Science (DHealthSci) £6,000

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis.

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in a postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government.  For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

The standard annual programme fees are listed below. 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Tuition fees vary by:
• Fee status
• Mode of attendance
• Programme route

If you are unsure of your fee status (UK, EU or international), please contact the Admissions Office for advice via telephone: +44 (0)1782 734010 or email: admissions@keele.ac.uk

Fees are fixed for each year of your degree programme, allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies.

  2019-20 Fee 2019-20 Continuation Fee
Primary Care Sciences £15,860 £2,380
Non-laboratory programmes £14,320 £2,150
Laboratory programmes in Science, Technology and Medicine **

£15,860

£19,540

£21,740

£23,840

£2,380

£2,380

£2,380

£2,380

Intermediate Disciplines including Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy**

£14,320

£16,880

£19,080

£21,180

£2,150

£2,150

£2,150

£2,150

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation. They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.
** The applicable fee level will be determined when an offer is made and is dependent on the nature of the research project to be undertaken.

Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £5,935
Social Work £5,935
Criminology £5,935
Pharmacy £2,750
Health Science (DHealthSci) TBC

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis.

It is important that you plan correctly how much you will be spending over the duration of your course at Keele University. Tuition fees are fixed but your living expenses may vary. This page provides you with information on tuition fees and other costs involved in postgraduate research study so that you can plan your finances from day one.

The University charges an annual tuition fee, included in the Programme fees below. This covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students. Fees are payable at the start of your programme.

The fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. The criteria for definition are set by the British government.  For further information, a brief guide is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

The standard annual programme fees are listed below. 

PhD, DM, and MPhil Degrees

Fees are fixed for each year of your degree programme, allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies.

  2018-19 Fee 2018-19 Continuation Fee
Primary Care Sciences £15,500 £2,325
Non-laboratory programmes £14,000 £2,110
Laboratory programmes in Science, Technology and Medicine **

£15,500

£19,100

£21,250

£23,300

£2,325

£2,325

£2,325

£2,325

Intermediate Disciplines including Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy**

£14,000

£16,500

£18,650

£20,700

£2,100

£2,100

£2,100

£2,100

* Continuation fees will be charged at the beginning of continuation. They are repayable (on a pro rata basis) when you submit before the end of the continuation period.
** The applicable fee level will be determined when an offer is made and is dependent on the nature of the research project to be undertaken.

Professional doctorate tuition fees 

Course Fee
EdD (Education) £5,800
Social Work £5,800
Criminology £5,800
Pharmacy £2,620
Health Science (DHealthSci) TBC

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis.