Foundation Programme fees

Our Foundation Programme is designed for those who have not completed their education or who need further preparation for full or part-time study.

Our Foundation Programme typically lasts 2 years and is 120 credits in total.

How much will I pay?

The standard fee is £3,375 per 60 credits; however the amount you pay depends on your circumstances:

You will receive a full fee waiver if:

Your gross household income is less than £25,000, regardless of whether you are studying it for one or two years.

Your tuition fees will be £3,375 per 60 credits if:

Your gross household income is above £25,000. Or,
if you have previously successfully completed a higher education qualification

Our Foundation Programme:

Combined Studies

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