How to pay your fees - UK Postgraduate Students

Postgraduate Tuition Fees - How To Pay

PG TAUGHT PAYMENT DATES FOR 2024/25

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/25

PG Taught Payment Dates for 2023/24

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT

What payment terms are offered?

Tuition fees are payable in full at enrolment, but the University is aware of the financial burden that may arise from the payment of tuition fees so will permit students to pay in 3 instalments (33%, 33% and 34%).

Please be aware that any scholarships or bursaries you may have been awarded do not count towards payment of your first instalment. As an example, if your fees are £5,500 and you've been awarded a scholarship of £1,000, the scholarship amount is deducted then you would be left with 3 instalments of 33%, 33% and 34%.

If you choose to take up the instalment option, you will be asked to submit a valid direct debit mandate at or before enrolment. We will then make arrangements to collect the fees in 3 instalments on the following dates, depending on your course type and course start date.

Postgraduate Research

PAYMENT DATES FOR 2023/24 - 2024/25

Payment arrangements for Research Postgraduate students differ slightly from Taught Postgraduates. The main reason is that Taught Postgraduate Programmes broadly follow the structure of the Undergraduate academic year, whereas Research students enrol on a rolling 12 month cycle.

Course Type	Start Date	1st Instalment 33%	2nd Instalment 33%	3rd Instalment 34%
PG Research	Jan 2024	10/02/2024	10/05/2024	04/09/2024
PG Research	Apr 2024	30/04/2024	07/08/2024	07/12/2024
PG Research	Jul 2024	22/07/2024	07/11/2024	08/03/2025
PG Research	Oct 2024	01/11/2024	10/02/2025	06/06/2025

(International Research Students pay 50% at time of enrolment and 25% each for 2nd & 3rd instalments)

CONVERA GlobalPay

Any Payment to Swansea University should ONLY be made via our payment partner, Convera, as detailed below:

All students can pay their fees using Swansea University's payments platform powered by our partner Convera GlobalPay.

This allows you, your parents and sponsors to pay GBP student fees in the currency of your choice in a simple and secure way.

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET (click to open)

How to pay with Convera GlobalPay:

Simply select the country you are paying from, what are you paying and your preferred method of payment.
Enter your student details, following the payer details.
Get your payment instructions and make your payment.

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Convera - How to pay

Benefits for you

Benefits for you:

Students, parents and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition fees and more.
Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank.
Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit or debit card or eWallet.
Compare payment options instantly. Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours.
If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee.
Track your payment status by SMS and email.
Multi-lingual platform available in 10 languages.
Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: students.convera.com/#!/contacts
A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected.
Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change.
Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade.
Get peace of mind; you are getting a great deal. If you find a lower price from your bank, Convera will match it. Learn more about the Price Promise. (Terms and conditions apply).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Bank Transfer/ Cash (Not Accepted On Campus)

Available on request, please email income.tuition@swansea.ac.uk

Swansea University is operating as a cashless Campus, cash will not be accepted as payment of tuition fees.

What if I am sponsored?

Some students receive fee support from external sources such as companies, charities, trust funds, and governments etc. If this is the case, the University requires documentary evidence of the award. This evidence must be presented at or before enrolment, and should make specific reference to the amount of fee contribution awarded and the Academic Year(s) it covers. You should ask your sponsor to complete a Confirmation of Sponsorship form.

Students claiming to be in receipt of sponsorship will not be permitted to enrol without appropriate documentation. Sponsors are expected to pay invoices within 30 days. The University will continue to recognise an organisation as a legitimate sponsor, only if payments are received promptly. We do not class parents/family as sponsors for the purposes of this definition, and reserve the right to reject sponsorship credentials in certain circumstances.

What happens if I find paying my fees difficult?

Whilst we offer what we believe to be a fair system for paying fees in instalments, we do expect payments to be made on the nominated due dates. If you find yourself in financial difficulties, you are strongly advised to contact the Money@CampusLife team within the Student Services Department who may be able to help with Hardship Funds and advice.

The worst-case scenario for non- payment of fees, is that under University Regulations you may be required to suspend your studies and re-enrol for the next Academic Year (once all outstanding fees have been paid). It is therefore important not to ignore any correspondence you may receive from the Finance Department.

Payment by Card

Yes. Our secure online payment facility is available to all students, and is available 24/7. It can be accessed via the Swansea University Intranet. This system allows you to pay in full with a credit/debit card.

We do not accept American Express, Diners Club and Nat West Bank Solo debit cards. Students who enrol online will be able to make payment by credit/debit card.

Finance 'Drop-in' Sessions

If you have any tuition fee queries and would like to speak to a member of our team, we have Drop-in Sessions on Park Campus, on the days and times shown below. Our Drop-in sessions can be booked using the link below:

Student Face to face Appointments

Please book using the link below

Make an Appointment - Finance Building/Ground Floor/Student Drop-in room - LibCal - Swansea University

Singleton Campus - Finance Department, Ground Floor:

Thursday

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Our Online Live chat sessions can be accessed using the link below:

Live Chat

Monday	2.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday	2.00pm - 4.00pm

Email: income.tuition@swansea.ac.uk