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23 June 2025
Award details
The Postgraduate Academic Excellence scholarship is available for students on Postgraduate Taught (PGT) courses at Brunel University of London who are self-funding their studies, paying Home fees and have obtained a First-Class undergraduate degree;
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from a UK University, either in the UK or at an overseas campus or
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obtained the equivalent of a UK First Class degree from an EU institution
Additionally, graduates of Brunel University of London will receive the Graduate Discount of 15% off the final tuition fee amount due (after any the scholarship award has been applied). On the basis that they register on a taught postgraduate programme on a fully self-funding basis.
Value: A discount of 15% off the tuition fees, per year.
Eligibility
The Scholarship will be awarded to all full time, part time, distance learning and online learning students who meet all the following criteria:
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Have an unconditional offer to study a taught Master’s programme at Brunel University of London, this includes the MBA and Mres programmes.
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Is a Home fee paying student holding an offer on a course starting in 2025/26, (applicants classed as Overseas for fee purposes are not eligible).
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Have achieved a First Class honours degree from a UK University or an EU University:
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For a UK degree: the award must be from a UK University, the student does not have to have attended a UK based campus.
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An honours degree awarded with distinction is acceptable where no first class classification exists.
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Holding a higher degree, without having achieved a First Class classification at undergraduate level does not qualify for receipt of this award.
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For an EU equivalent the award must be from a recognised EU institution and be the equivalent of a First-class honours degree, as listed in appendix 1.
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Are attending the University on a self-funding basis and are responsible for paying their own tuition fees in full. Students, who are funding their studies with a SLC Postgraduate Master’s Loan or a scholarship/bursary fee waiver are considered self-funding for the purpose of this Scholarship.