Certificate fees

How much will I pay?

The standard tuition fee is £3,375 per 60 credits; however the amount you pay depends on your circumstances: Students who want to apply for a tuition fee loan have to complete a minimum of 30 credits per year.

If your gross household income is less than £25,000 per year: You will receive a fee waiver for the first 60 credits You will then be required to pay £3,375 for the remaining 60 credits. You will be able to apply for a tuition fee to cover this cost.

If your gross household income is more than £25,000 per year, or if you have previously successfully completed a higher education qualification: You will be required to pay £3,375 per 60 credits for both years of study (£1,125 per 20 credits if you complete the course over three years instead of two).

Further information

You can find detailed information about the financial support available to part-time students on our Funding your study web pages, or at www.direct.gov.uk or by calling Student Finance England on 0845 300 50 90.

Alternatively, you can contact the financial support team at financialhelp@sheffield.ac.uk.

How to apply for a tuition fee loan

You can apply online, for more information and all the required forms go to www.direct.gov.uk.

How to apply for a fee waiver

You can apply online, for more information go to www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/finance/ptmoney.