Meet our team
Find out more about some of the people you will meet in our friendly and diverse department.
Funding and Support
A range of funding and support options are available to social work students, and we’re happy to discuss which ones might best fit your situation.
We recognise that for many applicants, accessing financial and social support whilst studying is a key consideration. As Social Work students have access to both loans (which have to be paid back) and bursaries (which do not), it can be confusing to understand your options.
Your country of residence is important for determining what government loans or bursaries you might be eligible for. You can look more into student funding in Scotland and social work bursaries in Wales if these are relevant, but this funding may or may not be available for studying at Lancaster. Some of the funding detailed below may be applicable for some EU students – please check relevant links for details.
For students from England, undergraduate funding typically looks like this:
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First Year
You may be eligible for Tuition or Maintenance loans available to undergraduate students on diverse courses - check the Student finance calculator to determine your eligibility and how much you may receive. In addition, Lancaster University offers both bursaries for those from the UK with lower household incomes, and scholarships for excellence that all applicants are automatically considered for.
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Second and third year
You may be eligible for government bursaries, through the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). These bursaries are not dependent upon household income and do not need to be paid back. In order to be eligible for this funding, you must meet several criteria. In addition, unlike student loans, the government allocates bursaries to Departments rather than individuals. We, therefore, have a limited number of bursaries each year, and unfortunately cannot guarantee that you will receive one. However, please get in touch if you have questions about the likelihood of getting a bursary. For a helpful guide on social work bursaries, you can visit the NHS Business Services Authority website. Whether or not you receive a bursary, you may remain eligible for the funding available during your first year. Our department also offers travel bursaries to support placement-related travel for students who are not receiving NHSBSA support.
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Jadwiga Leigh
As part of our Practice Learning Team, I work to ensure that students have a good experience when preparing for and undertaking their placements, and I welcome feedback at any time. As a registered social worker with experience in child and family settings, I became inspired to explore innovative ways to support parents to develop skills that allow them to turn their lives around. That led me to establish the non-profit organisation New Beginnings in Greater Manchester, which aims to keep families together.
Social Work at Lancaster
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Your first year studying Social Work
Our degree is unique because you can choose a complementary subject alongside social work in your first year.
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How social work improves lives
Our high quality research helps us move the social work profession forward.
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Your placements and career
Excellent quality placements and a great reputation among employers set our graduates apart
