Fees
What will it cost me?
For September 2012 the annual tuition fee for full time students enrolled on the first year of a Bournemouth University degree at Kingston Maurward College will be £6,000 and for the BSc Top-Up Honours course £8,200.
However, if you enrolled on our related Foundation Degree in 2011 and progress straightaway to our BSc Honours Top-Up course in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, wou will be charged within the 2011 fee structure of £3,375 (plus any annual inflation decided by the Government).
Need help with FACTS ABOUT FEES? Click here to visit the BU new animated film about the new fees system and repayment scheme.
Tuition Fee loan
At the start of each academic year, full time and part-time UK/EU undergraduate students may take out a loan to contribute towards their annual tuition fee. UK residents should apply through Student Finance Direct www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Repayments are due once you have graduated from your course and are earning over £21,000. You repay the loan at 9% of your earnings above £21,000.
Loans for Living Costs
Only full-time students can get Maintenance Loans and Grants for their living costs. The maximum Maintenance Loan for new students starting in September 2012 is:
£3,875 if you live away from home and study at a university outside London
£2,750 if you live at home
You can also apply for:
A full Maintenance Grant of £3,250 if your household income is £25,000 or under
A partial Maintenance Grant if your household income is between £25,000 and £42,600
