Tuition fees
PhD fees vary according to where you come from, whether you study full or part time and where you are based during your degree.
Alumni discounts
If you've previously completed a degree with us, you’ll automatically receive our alumni discount (£1,500 off the cost of your tuition fees).
PhD funding
The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding. A studentship is usually a package that provides full funding for tuition fees and living costs. The NERC SCENARIO DTP and Earth System Prediction Doctoral Training Programme offer a number of funded projects in meteorology.
Magdalen Vernon PhD studentship
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences offers a fully funded PhD studentship in a research project aligned with our research. The studentship is named in honour of Professor Magdalen Vernon (1901–1991), who was the first female Head of the then Department of Psychology at Reading.
The four-year graduate teaching assistantship covers fees at the relevent rate and a maintenance stipend towards living expenses. International students are welcome to apply but must be able to pay the difference between UK/EU fees and international fees.
For more information, please email pclsphdadmissions@reading.ac.uk
South East Network for Social Sciences funding
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) provides funding for UK and EU students interested in PhD research.
Students on our undergraduate and master's psychology courses who are interested in continuing on to PhD study are eligible to apply for PhD funding via SenSS.
Visit SeNNS for more information
Students on our undergraduate and master's psychology courses who are interested in continuing on to PhD study are eligible to apply for PhD funding via SenSS.
Visit SeNNS for more information
Studentships for PhD students
The University's Graduate School holds information about studentships and other funding available for postgraduate study.
Studentships are available for both UK and international students. We suggest that international students consider funding sources in their own country as well to increase their chances of securing finance.
Alternative funding sources
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding is a database of less well-known sources of doctoral funding.
Supplement your income
You might consider part-time or casual work as a way to supplement your income during your studies. There are often vacancies at the University, which you can apply for through Campus Jobs.
