Master's degree funding
Scholarships and funding for a master's programme in the Management School.
Scholarships for 2026 entry
Summary of our 2026 scholarships at a glance
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| Your qualifications | Programme cost without scholarship | International Regional Scholarship | LUMS Master's Excellence Scholarship | You pay |
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1st class degree |
£30,000 | £10,000 | - | £20,000 |
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1st class degree |
£28,000 | £10,000 | - | £18,000 |
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2:1 degree |
£30,000 | £10,000 | - | £20,000 |
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2:1 degree |
£28,000 | £10,000 | - | £18,000 |
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2:2 degree |
£30,000 | - | £3,000 | £27,000 |
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2:2 degree |
£28,000 | - | £2,800 | £25,200 |
You can check the UK Bachelor's degree equivalent for your qualifications here: Postgraduate entry qualifications
We also offer an additional 10% discount on fees for Lancaster University Alumni: Alumni Loyalty Scholarship.
Scholarships will be applied automatically if you meet the criteria.
| Your qualifications | Programme cost without scholarship | LUMS Master's Excellence Scholarship | You pay |
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1st class degree |
£30,000 | £6,000 | £24,000 |
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1st class degree |
£28,000 | £5,600 | £22,400 |
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2:1 degree |
£30,000 | £4,500 | £25,500 |
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2:1 degree |
£28,000 | £4,200 | £23,800 |
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2:2 degree |
£30,000 | £3,000 | £27,000 |
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2:2 degree |
£28,000 | £2,800 | £25,200 |
You can check the UK Bachelor's degree equivalent for your qualifications here: Postgraduate entry qualifications
We also offer an additional 10% discount on fees for Lancaster University Alumni: Alumni Loyalty Scholarship.
Scholarships will be applied automatically if you meet the criteria.
| Your qualifications | Programme cost without scholarship | Scholarship amount | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st class degree | £16,270 | 30% | £11,389 |
| 1st class degree | £15,450 | 30% | £10,815 |
We also offer an additional 10% discount on fees for Lancaster University Alumni: Alumni Loyalty Scholarship.
Scholarships will be applied automatically if you meet the criteria.
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Postgraduate International Regional Scholarship
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to postgraduate international students, from 14 underrepresented countries
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Lancaster Master's Excellence Scholarship
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to high achieving postgraduate students.
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
10% off fees for all Taught Master's degrees if you are a Lancaster graduate.
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Management School MBA Scholarships
For students studying Lancaster's MBA programmes.
Departmental scholarships
Programme or department-specific scholarships currently confirmed for 2026 entry
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Fulgoni scholarships
Scholarships for students on Master's programmes in the Department of Marketing.
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CFA Scholarships
Support for CFA examination fees for selected Accounting and Finance Master's programmes.
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Business Analytics scholarships
For students studying our Business Analytics MSc programme.
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TEAM LEWIS Scholarship
For an outstanding applicant to a Management Science programme with industry experience
Finance
Options for funding your master's study.
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The UK Government provides a postgraduate loan scheme for students undertaking master's courses.
Details
Non-means-tested loans are made available to students applying to taught and research master's courses.
For more information, visit the Gov.uk website.
Prodigy Finance is revolutionising student finance. Our innovative model offers alumni-funded loans to international students at the world’s top business schools, including Lancaster University Management School. While banks base their loan decisions on historical salaries, Prodigy looks to the future. We assess applicants’ future earning potential (based on the past achievements of similar graduates) to determine loan affordability. Our model is borderless, allowing us to offer competitive rates to students of over 150 nationalities.
Eligibility
Accepted students into the following programmes are eligible to apply for a loan with Prodigy:
Rates
Interest rates vary depending on individual applicants. Prodigy’s website provides more details on the loan's terms and conditions and how to apply.
Why choose Prodigy?
- 150 nationalities covered
- Competitive interest rates
- No collateral or guarantees required
- Easy online process
- No repayments while you study
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Lancaster University funding information
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University scholarships and bursaries
Lancaster University information on scholarships and bursaries
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University funding opportunities searchable database
A searchable database of funding opportunities on the Lancaster University ASK portal.
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The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
A funding resource for current and prospective postgraduate students looking to fund postgraduate study in the UK through grants from charities, trusts, and foundations. Lancaster University students can access the guide for free.
