Undergraduate finance information
At Birmingham Newman University, we believe higher education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial circumstances.
We are committed to supporting our students in making informed financial decisions about their future.
Whatever your household income you can afford to attend university as tuition fees do not have to be paid up front and only repaid once you start earning over £25,000 per year. The University’s year part-time degrees also offer a cost-effective alternative to full-time study, which can also be paid for by government loans.
Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence that employers value, ensuring you graduate career ready.
Birmingham Newman has a strong track record for graduate employment, with our students going on to succeed in a wide range of industries. Our supportive learning environment fosters creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking—essential qualities for long-term success. With industry-relevant courses and a focus on real-world experience, earning a degree with us is an investment in your future.
The University has invested over £20million in transforming the campus including a new library and state-of-the-art teaching facilities and is continuing the develop the campus in order to provide our students with access to the high-quality facilities they deserve.
Our fee levels have been set to ensure that we can continue to invest in the best learning resources and lecturers to enable our graduates to reach their potential.
A fundamental part of the University’s mission is to support social mobility through education. There is a range of student support and scholarship packages designed to provide financial assistance to students. The University is sensitive to the concerns of some communities regarding interest bearing loans, which has been considered when developing our full and part-time fees.
It is important to remember that no fees have to be paid upfront and the monthly repayments made after graduation are based on your income, not the value of your loan.
Full-time courses
2025/26 full-time fee information
*The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
2026/27 full-time fee information
*The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Part-time courses
Part-time courses are an affordable alternative to full-time study.
Birmingham Newman University offers a range of part-time degree courses which offer a cost effective alternative to full-time study. Designed to be studied over 2.5 days per week they enable students to combine work with study and have significantly lower fees than full-time courses.
Part-time students study alongside full-time students and have access to the same facilities, services and staff expertise.
Birmingham Newman also offers a range of part-time work-based foundation degrees, studied alongside work typically on one day per week.
2025/26 part-time fee information
*Fees shown are for 2025/26 academic year. The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
2026/27 part-time fee information
*Fees shown are for 2026/27 academic year. The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Financial support for part-time students
It is important to note that no UK first degree student will have to pay fees up front. Eligible part-time students can access tuition fee loans to cover the full cost of tuition fees. Part-time students in receipt of benefits may be able to continue to receive some benefits whilst studying part-time.
The information provided on this page is applicable to students resident in England. The student support will vary for students from other parts of the UK. If you are resident in either, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland please refer to the information sources below:
- Students who are residents in Scotland can get information from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
- Students who are resident in Wales can find details at Student Finance Wales.
- Students who are resident in Northern Ireland should contact Student Finance Northern Ireland.
Additionally, students from another EU country may be entitled to a tuition fee loan to cover fees, however, generally speaking support for living costs would not be available. If you are a student from the EU for more information regarding what support is available please visit the Direct Gov website.
Maintenance Loans
Maintenance loans are loans which help pay for students’ living costs, eg, food, books, accommodation and travel. Students can apply for student finance via the GOV.UK website.
Please note that maintenance support is not available for students studying part-time Foundation courses.
Further information
The Government’s student finance website has information on the funding available to students and a useful student finance calculator.
Finance links
- Undergraduate finance
- Postgraduate finance
- PGCE/School Direct finance
- International student finance
- Cost of Living support
- Sanctuary Scholarship
- Sports Scholarship Programme
Contact Birmingham Newman Finance Department
- Email: finance@newman.ac.uk