| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees | NI/ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEd Primary / Post Primary BSc Physical Education & Sport BA Early Childhood Studies | £4,750 | £9,250 | £20,800 | £20,800 |
| PGCE | £4,750 | £9,250 | £20,500 | £20,500 |
*EU Other – Students from the EU (excluding the Republic of Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members
All fees are normally subject to an annual inflationary increase.
See sections below regarding payment options.
| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees MEd / MA ECS / MTeach | CATs Points | NI / ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate per module | 30 | £1,217 | £1,542 | £3,584 | £3,584 |
| Dissertation module | 60 | £2,434 | £3,084 | £7,168 | £7,168 |
| Full-time Course | 180 | £7,300 | £9,250 | £21,500 | £21,500 |
*EU Other – Students from the EU (excluding the Republic of Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members
All fees are normally subject to an annual inflationary increase.
See sections below regarding payment options.
| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees | CATS Points | NI/ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate per module | 30 | £1,217 | £1,542 | £3,584 | £3,584 |
| Dissertation module | 420 | £17,038 | £21,588 | £50,176 | £50,176 |
*EU Other – Students from the EU (excluding the Republic of Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members
All fees are normally subject to an annual inflationary increase.
See sections below regarding payment options.
| 2024 - 25 Tuition Fees BA Early Childhood Studies | NI/GB/ROI | NI/GB/ROI Total Cost | EU Other*/International | EU Other*/International Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - 3 | 4 modules (20 CATS points per standard module) | £1,260 (£315 per module) | 4 modules (20 CATS points per standard module) | £13,868 (£3,467 per module) |
| Year 4 | 4 modules plus dissertation | £1,890 | 4 modules plus dissertation | £20,500 |
*EU Other – Students from the EU (excluding the Republic of Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members
Future Tuition Fees are subject to annual review.
See sections below regarding payment options.
Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan. Students also have the option to pay their tuition fees either in whole or in part and thus reduce any potential student debt on graduating. Tuition fee rates are assessed each year. Assistance with payment of tuition fees is available by applying to your local Student Finance Authority.
Non-UK EU Students (including ROI Students), may be entitled to help with their tuition fees subject to eligibility and financial income. Students must apply to the Student Finance Services European Team if you are an EU student. It is important that students apply for help as soon as possible. Late applications may result in students being required to pay the full fees until your assessment has been completed.
Students must ensure they contact the Finance Office either via email Studentfinance@stran.ac.uk or telephone 028 90384266 / 90384339 to make payment arrangements.
See table below for other options regarding payment.
| Options | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Loan | Eligible Students can apply to SLC for a tuition fee loan. Contact your local Student Finance Authority for further information. |
| Pay in full prior to or at registration / enrolment | Tuition fees can be paid by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. The University College has a maximum cash transaction limit of £1,000 accepted at the Finance Office. To pay by bank transfer please use bank details below ensuring you include your Name and Student Number as reference: Bank Account Name: Stranmillis University College Sort Code: 950797 Account Number: 90046221 To pay by card contact the Finance Office on 028 90384266 / 339 |
| Direct Debit | 25% non-refundable minimum payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at registration and enrolment with the remaining balance split over 5 equal instalments, collected on the following dates: 29 November 2024 31 December 2024 31 January 2025 28 February 2025 31 March 2025 Direct Debit Instruction forms are available from the Forms section below. |
| Sponsor | You may have an agreement with a sponsor, e.g. your employer, that they will financially support full or part of your studies for the academic year. If this is the case, please forward written confirmation from your sponsor to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk to avoid us invoicing the wrong person. An invoice will be forwarded directly to your sponsor for payment, so please ensure that full contact details of your sponsor are included on the written confirmation/letter and that the maximum amount payable by the sponsor is clearly indicated. Any remaining balance must normally be paid in full at enrolment and registration by bank transfer, cheque or debit/credit card. Please note it is not normally possible to have a combination of part payment from sponsor and direct debit. |
Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £6,500 available through the Students Loan Company for students who started their Master’s Course in 2017/18 or later by applying to Student Finance NI. The course must last no more than three Academic Years and loans will be paid directly to the College on behalf of students. Students need to submit a loan application for each Academic Year of your course.
The Tuition Fee Loan amount available may not cover the tuition fee charged by the College. Tuition fees not covered by the Tuition Fee Loan will be invoiced directly to the student.
Students enrolling on SEN Literacy modules may be required to undertake additional compulsory assessments with additional fees, as detailed on the module choice form. These additional assessment fees will NOT be covered by a Tuition Fee Loan and therefore payment by the Student must follow the payment options detailed below.
Funding for postgraduate loans is different if you normally live in England, Wales or Scotland. For further information please contact your local Student Finance Authority.
Students must ensure they contact the Finance Office either via email Studentfinance@stran.ac.uk or telephone 028 90384266 / 90384339 to make payment arrangements.
See table below for options regarding payment.
| Options | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Loan | Students can apply to SLC for a tuition fee loan. Contact your local Student Finance Authority for further information. |
| Pay in full prior to or at registration / enrolment | Tuition fees can be paid by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. The University College has a maximum cash transaction limit of £1,000 accepted at the Finance Office. To pay by bank transfer please use bank details below ensuring you include your Name and Student Number as reference: Bank Account Name: Stranmillis University College Sort Code: 950797 Account Number: 90046221 To pay by card contact the Finance Office on 028 90384266 / 339 |
| Direct Debit | Instalment Plan - Students taking modules only in Semester 1 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at registration / enrolment 37.5% Direct Debit payment 29 November 2024 37.5% Direct Debit payment 31 December 2024 Instalment Plan - Students taking modules only in Semester 2 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at registration / enrolment 37.5% Direct Debit payment 28 February 2025 37.5% Direct Debit payment 31 March 2025 Instalment Plan - Students taking modules both in Semester 1 and 2 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at registration / enrolment 15% Direct Debit payment 29 November 2024 15% Direct Debit payment 31 December 2024 15% Direct Debit payment 31 January 2025 15% Direct Debit payment 28 February 2025 15% Direct Debit payment 31 March 2025 Please note the 25% non-refundable payment cannot be collected by direct debit and must be paid in full prior to or at registration and enrolment by bank transfer, cheque or debit/credit card. Direct Debit Instruction forms are available from the Forms section below |
| Sponsor | You may have an agreement with a sponsor, e.g. your employer, that they will financially support in full or part of your studies for the academic year for example up to a maximum amount of £500. If this is the case please forward written confirmation from your sponsor to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk prior to registration & enrolment to avoid us invoicing the wrong person. An invoice will be forwarded directly to your sponsor for payment, so please ensure that full contact details of your sponsor are included on the written confirmation/letter and that the maximum amount payable by the sponsor is clearly indicated. The remaining balance must normally be paid in full at enrolment and registration by bank transfer, cheque or debit/credit card. Please note it is not normally possible to have a combination of part payment from sponsor and direct debit. |
Students must ensure they contact the Finance Office either via Studentfinance@stran.ac.uk or telephone 028 90384266 / 90384339 to make payment arrangements.
See table below for options regarding payment.
| Options | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Loan | Doctorate loans are currently not available in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Doctorate loans are currently offered by Student Finance England and Student Finance Wales, for Further information please contact your local Student Finance Authority. |
| Pay in full prior to or at enrolment | Tuition fees can be paid by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. The University College has a maximum cash transaction limit of £1,000 accepted at the Finance Office. To pay by bank transfer use bank details below ensuring you include your Name and Student Number as reference: Bank Account Name: Stranmillis University College Sort Code: 950797 Account Number: 90046221 To pay by card contact the Finance Office on 028 90384266 / 339 |
| Direct Debit | Instalment Plan - Students taking modules only in Semester 1 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at enrolment/registration 37.5% Direct Debit payment 29 November 2024 37.5% Direct Debit payment 31 December 2024 Instalment Plan - Students taking modules only in Semester 2 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at enrolment/registration 37.5% Direct Debit payment 28 February 2025 37.5% Direct Debit payment 31 March 2025 Instalment Plan - Students taking modules both in Semester 1 and 2 25% non-refundable payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to or at enrolment/registration 15% Direct Debit payment 29 November 2024 15% Direct Debit payment 31 December 2024 15% Direct Debit payment 31 January 2025 15% Direct Debit payment 28 February 2025 15% Direct Debit payment 31 March 2025 Please note the 25% non-refundable payment cannot be collected by direct debit and must be paid in full prior to or at registration and enrolment bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. Direct Debit Instruction forms are available from the Forms section below. |
| Sponsor | You may have an agreement with a sponsor, e.g. your employer, that they will financially support in full or part of your studies for the academic year for example up to a maximum amount of £500. If this is the case please forward written confirmation from your sponsor to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk prior to registration & enrolment to avoid us invoicing the wrong person. An invoice will be forwarded directly to your sponsor for payment, so please ensure that full contact details of your sponsor are included on the written confirmation/letter and that the maximum amount payable by the sponsor is clearly indicated. The remaining balance must be paid in full at enrolment and registration by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. Please note it is not normally possible to have a combination of part payment from sponsor and direct debit. |
Eligible students can apply for a Part Time Tuition Fee Grant and /or Loan available through the Students Loan Company by applying to Student Finance Authority.
The amount of the Part Time Tuition Fee Grant depends on the course intensity (percentage of equivalent Full Time Course), your course fees and residual household income.
A Part Time Tuition Fee Loan may be available for any fees not covered by a Grant.
You will need to submit a fresh application for each Academic Year of your course.
The Course Intensity section of the Part Time Funding Application is to be completed by the Stranmillis College Finance Office. Ensure your Course Intensity section is scanned and emailed to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk prior to registration and enrolment for completion. The Finance Office will forward the completed Course Intensity section only to your local Student Finance Authority on your behalf.
Students must ensure they contact the Finance Office either via email Studentfinance@stran.ac.uk or telephone 028 90384266 / 90384339 to make payment arrangements.
See table below for options regarding payment.
| Options | Notes |
|---|---|
| Part-time Tuition Fee Grant Only | Students can apply to their Student Finance Authority for a Part-time Tuition Fee Grant. Your household income and study intensity affect how much grant you are eligible to receive. If the Grant awarded does not cover the full tuition fees due, the student must make alternative arrangements to cover the balance (see below). |
| Part-time Tuition Fee Loan Only | Students can apply to their Student Finance Authority for a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full fees due. |
| Pay in full prior to registration / enrolment | Tuition fees can be paid by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque. The University College has a maximum cash transaction limit of £1,000 accepted at the Finance Office. To pay by bank transfer please use bank details below ensuring you include your Name and Student Number as reference: Bank Account Name: Stranmillis university College Sort Code: 950797 Account Number: 90046221 To pay by card contact the Finance Office on 028 90384266/339 |
| Direct Debit | 25% non-refundable minimum payment by bank transfer, debit/credit card or cheque prior to registration / enrolment with the remaining balance split over 5 equal instalments, collected on the following dates: 29 November 2024 31 December 2024 31 January 2025 28 February 2025 31 March 2025 Direct Debit Instruction forms are available from the Forms section below |
| Combination | Any Tuition Fees not covered by a Loan/Grant/Sponsor is payable by the student in full at registration / enrolment. |
| Sponsor | You may have an agreement with a sponsor e.g. your employer, that they will financially support full or part of your studies for the academic year. If this is the case, please forward written confirmation from your sponsor to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk to avoid us invoicing the wrong person. An invoice will be forwarded directly to your sponsor for payment, so please ensure that full contact details of your sponsor are included on the written confirmation/letter and that the maximum amount payable by the sponsor is clearly indicated. Any remaining balance must normally be paid in full prior to or at enrolment and registration by bank transfer, cheque or debit/credit card. Please note it is not normally possible to have a combination of part payment from a sponsor and direct debit. |
When you begin employment and are earning over the Student Loan Company threshold for repayment, the amount you repay will be linked to your income. Once you earn over £22,015 a year (relating to 2023-24), you will repay 9% of anything over this amount. If your income is below £22,015, or drops to below that amount, you may still have to make repayments. If your income goes above the weekly or monthly threshold at any time, for example, if you work extra hours or get a bonus, this could take your pay above the threshold for that week or month. The time required to repay a loan is based on income and amount borrowed, not on a fixed time period as with commercial loans. For further information please visit www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan.
A Student Maintenance Loan and/or Grant is available to eligible students to help with day-to-day living costs whilst you are at University. The maximum amount you can get depends on a number of factors such as household income, whether you are living at home or away from home and whether you are an independent student. Maintenance loans are added to any other student loan taken and are repayable. Grants are not repayable.
Exam & Re-examination charge per 20 CAT point module (Undergraduate) TBC
Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Check Costs £33
Registration fee for resubmitting Dissertation/Thesis TBC
Late Registration Fee TBC
| 2024-25 Course | NI/ROI | GB | EU Other* | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time undergraduate | £39.58 | £77.08 | £173.33 | £173.33 |
| Postgraduate / Doctorate | £40.56 | £51.39 | £119.44 | £119.44 |
*EU Other – Students from the EU (excluding the Republic of Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members.
Students should be aware that any bank fees levied on the University College due to cheques/Direct Debits not honoured by their bank will be passed on to the student.
A charge of £25 will be levied on each occasion that there is a late payment whether this is by non-payment or a dishonoured payments by your bank/building society/card provider. Following a failed payment, you must re-arrange payment including any late payment charges levied. It is your responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account to cover fees due. If paying by Direct Debit we would also ask students to ensure that Direct Debits can be set up against their nominated bank account – some student accounts do not allow Direct Debit instructions.
Failure to pay tuition fees and/or related charges, or make appropriate arrangements to pay by the relevant deadline will lead to a student being suspended. Students under suspension will not be eligible to enroll or graduate. The College reserves the right to withhold a degree certificate or transcript from any student who is in debt to the College. By withholding the degree certificate or transcript, the College will not be precluded from pursuing repayment of the debt by, for example, using a debt recovery agency, referring debts to our legal advisors and/or seeking recovery via small claims court.
It is your responsibility to make sure all fees are paid on time. Therefore, if at any time you think you may have difficulty making payments please contact the Finance Office to discuss the situation.
Please print, complete and return to Stranmillis University College, Finance Office, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5DY
Direct Debit mandate – (Original signed document to be return to the College)
Tuition Fee Finance Declaration (We can accept e-mailed copies of this document)
Tuition fee finance declarations returned via e-mail must be digitally signed, if you are unsure of how to do this please see instructions below –
It is hoped that when a student registers at Stranmillis University College they will complete their course. If for any reason a student feels that they need to withdraw they should discuss the situation first with their Advisor of Studies and/or the Student Support Officer who may be able to offer guidance and support.
If the final decision is to withdraw, either on a temporary or permanent basis, the College requires formal notification of withdrawal on the appropriate temporary/permanent withdrawal form, which you must complete and sign. This form must also be signed by your Advisor of Studies. Only on receipt of the official temporary/permanent withdrawal form can the withdrawal be actioned by the College.
Withdrawal forms are available in either the Student Support Centre or Academic Registry.
Fees
If a student withdraws from a course they will be required to pay a percentage of the fees. The amount they will be charged will depend on the date of formal withdrawal from the course, as stated on the withdrawal form. The College policy on tuition fee liability, for students commencing a degree course in the academic year is as follows:
Full Time Undergraduate and PGCE
| 2024-25 | Liability Point | Timeframe | % of Full Time Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of Enrolment and Registration | Up to 5th January 2025 | 25% | |
| Second Liability Date | From 6th January 2025 up to 28th April 2025 | 50% | |
| Final Liability Date | From 28th April 2025 onwards | 100% |
Part-time Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate
| 2024-25 | Autumn Modules | Spring Modules | Full Year Modules | % Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of Enrolment and Registration | Completion of Enrolment and Registration | Completion of Enrolment and Registration | 25% | |
| From 1 November 2024 | From 1 March 2025 | From 1 November 2024 | 50% | |
| From 1 March 2025 | 75% | |||
| From 1 December 2024 | From 1 April 2025 | From 1 April 2025 | 100% |
For modules that start at times other than the start of semester 1 or the start of semester 2, similar liability dates will be identified in line with the above. Part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students may not change the modules for which they have been registered without the formal written approval of their Adviser of Studies. Normally no such changes will be permitted after the second week of the relevant semester, except in extenuating circumstances.
This means that all such changes must take place within a two-week period at the start of the semester which is often well in advance of the module starting. Please check modules carefully in this two-week period to ensure modules are correct. An incorrect enrolment on the student’s record not identified during this two-week period will not entitle the student to a refund after the cut-off date.
Normally if a student decides to temporarily withdraw, the student will be liable for fees as detailed under the course withdrawal policy, calculated on the date of receipt of signed withdrawal form.
On return from their temporary withdrawal, if a student wishes to resume study, the student will be required to register and pay the full module rate again to finish any uncompleted modules at the prevailing module rate.
Q. I have received an invoice for payment of fees from the College. I have received confirmation from the Student Loans Company that I am eligible for a tuition fee loan. What should I do?
A. Please contact the Finance Office to inform us that you have received confirmation from Student Loans Company. After confirmation of your Tuition Fee Loan is received the Finance Office will make the necessary adjustment to the Student Account for payment of your Fees.
Q. I have applied for the Stranmillis University College Bursary – but I have not received confirmation of an award when I think I should have.
A. You apply for the Stranmillis University College Bursary on your funding application through Student Finance Authority. You should contact the Student Finance Authority help desk (0300 100 0077) to ensure that they have the necessary information to assess your eligibility and that they have shared your information with the University College for approval. If successful, the Bursary will be paid on the College’s behalf by the SLC – normally in two equal instalments in January and March.
Q. My fees are overdue and I haven’t set up a Direct Debit. Can I still do this?
A. A Direct Debit may still be set up but the instalment count will be reduced according to the month set up (e.g. A monthly Direct Debit set up in late November, will miss the November payment, the number of payments will therefore be reduced and normally an alternative payment method asked for the missed instalment/s).
The Finance Office can help you deal with all queries connected with Tuition Fees including fee payment. Please contact the Finance Office on 028 90384 266/339 or alternatively e-mail studentfinance@stran.ac.uk. If at any time you think you may have difficulty making payments please contact the Finance Office, to discuss the situation.
Students in Northern Ireland should contact Student Finance NI to access a range of information relating to student finance. Telephone: 0300 100 0077. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 8.00pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am to 4.00pm and the website is: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/
Your Student Finance NI Office contact details:
| Contact Details | Contact Info | Covering local Government District(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Finance NI 40 Academy Street BELFAST BT1 2NQ | Telephone: 028 90 564000 Email: student.finance-belfast@eani.org.uk | Belfast |
| Student Finance NI Ballee Centre Ballee Road West Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 2HS | Telephone: 028 2566 1222 Email: student.finance-ballymena@eani.org.uk | Antrim Ballymena Ballymoney Carrickfergus Coleraine Larne Magherafelt Moyle Newtownabbey |
| Student Finance NI Grahamsbridge Road Dundonald BELFAST BT16 2HS | Telephone: 028 90 566200 Email: student.finance-dundonald@eani.org.uk | Ards Castlereagh Down Lisburn North Down |
| Student Finance NI 3 Charlemont Place The Mall ARMAGH BT61 9AX | Telephone: 028 37 512432 Email: student.finance-armagh@eani.org.uk | Armagh Banbridge Cookstown Craigavon Dungannon Newry and Mourne |
| Student Finance NI 1 Hospital Road OMAGH Co Tyrone BT79 0AW | Telephone: 028 82 411499 Email: student.finance-omagh@eani.org.uk | Fermanagh Limavady Londonderry Omagh Strabane |
| Student Finance NI Postgraduate Office Ballee Centre Ballee Road West Ballymena BT42 2HS | Telephone: 028 25661444 Email: studentfinance-pg@eani.org.uk | |
| Student Finance NI Part Time Office Ballee Centre Ballee Road West Ballymena BT42 2HS | Telephone: 028 2566 1444 Email: studentfinance-pt@eani.org.uk | |
| Student Finance NI | Telephone: 0300 100 0077 Website: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk | |
| Student Loans Company Limited 100 Bothwell Street, GLASGOW G2 7JD | Telephone: 0300 100 0077 Website: www.slc.co.uk | |
| EU students Student Finance Services European Team PO Box 89, Darlington. DL1 9AZ | Tel: 0141 243 3570 www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance-EU |
Please visit the Bursaries & Support webpages for information on financial support available to students.
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