Fees and funding your course
Fees and funding your course
Education is an important investment – in yourself and in your future – but the cost of tuition fees can sometimes make it seem unaffordable.
Our online study programmes are a cost-effective alternative to traditional on-campus options. What’s more, we offer support with funding – in the form of scholarships, bursaries, student loans (UK students) and flexible payment options.
This page tells you about tuition fees for our online courses – covering both postgraduate and undergraduate funding options – and the different ways you can pay.
Use our tuition fee calculator to check your course fees. Simply go to the relevant course page and enter the country where you currently live and your desired duration of study. You will be shown the cost of your individual tuition fees.
Tuition fees
You’ll need to pay your fees in equal instalments each year of your study. But the total amount will be the same, whether you opt for full or part-time study.
The total fees are:
£20,805 (£13,523 with a scholarship) for an undergraduate course
£9,750 (£6,338 with a scholarship) for a postgraduate master’s course
£10,250 (£6,663 with a scholarship) for an MBA
Unlike many leading UK universities, we charge international students the same fees for online degrees as their British counterparts. And many students, both in the UK and internationally, are eligible for funding support for their studies in the form of scholarships and bursaries.
For example, an undergraduate course costs:
£6,935 a year full time, ie, over three years
£5,201 a year over four years, or
£3,468 a year part time over six years.
For further details, please refer to the individual course page.
Online degree study durations
Undergraduate
Need a solid foundation with both theoretical and practical knowledge? Our courses give you the skills and understanding to succeed. Complete an online undergraduate degree flexibly in:
three, four or six years
Master's
Looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level? Our online postgraduate taught degree can help you make that next step. You can complete your master’s over:
18 months or two years
Online MBA
Ready to elevate your skills, lead with confidence and take your next big step? Our online MBA can help you reach your greatest ambitions. Start an MBA and work at your own pace to complete it in:
18 months or two years
Funding and scholarships for international students
Studying online has many advantages. For example, there are no extra costs for accommodation, visa applications or living expenses.
If you’re an international student, your fees will vary according to what you want to study. For further details, please refer to the individual course page.
We offer scholarships – amounting to a 35% reduction in tuition fees – to undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Please see the scholarships page for details on how to apply.
Student loans and grants for UK students
Government loans and grants are available to help students from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales cover tuition fees for online distance learning courses. Read on to find out how these apply to our different courses.
Undergraduate
LIBF is an officially recognised UK education provider so, if you’re a UK student, a government loan could help you with tuition costs. The tuition fee loan will cover your full fees and be paid directly to LIBF before the course begins.
The type of funding you receive will depend on:
your age
your nationality or residency status
your intended course, and
whether you have studied before.
If you can’t attend higher education in person due to a disability – and that’s why you’ve opted for distance learning – you may also be eligible for a maintenance loan.
You’ll only need to start repaying the loan once you’ve finished your course and are earning over a specified amount.
You may also qualify for one of our scholarships and bursaries. And you may be entitled to additional support if you’re:
disabled
a single parent
facing financial hardship, or
have children or adult dependents.
You’ll find more details about undergraduate loans on the UK Government website.
Please note: even if you plan to study at the full-time pace, to study online with us you still need to apply for the part-time tuition fee loan.
Postgraduate (Master’s and MBA)
If you’re a postgraduate student, you can apply for a non-means-tested loan. Postgraduate loans are available to UK or Irish national citizens under the age of 60, who are resident in England. (Different funding rules apply in the rest of the UK.)
You’ll find more details about postgraduate loans on the UK Government website.
You’ll receive your postgraduate loan directly and can use it to cover your course fees and to contribute to living costs. You’ll only need to start repaying the loan once you’ve finished your course and are earning over a specified amount.
Many postgraduate students also qualify for our scholarships and bursaries. And you may be entitled to additional support if you’re:
disabled
a single parent
facing financial hardship, or
have children or adult dependents.
Free ipad to support your studies when you enrol
If you’re based in the UK, we’ll provide you with a free iPad before your course begins. It will contain everything you need to get started and you can use it throughout your studies. When you graduate, it will be our gift to you!
We’re sorry we can’t make this gift available to international students right now. But we’re working on it!
How to pay
A fee reduction of 2% will be given for paying annually in advance, or 10% if you pay for your course in full at the start of your studies.
We accept payments by bank transfer or credit card.
Self-funded
If you’re funding your own studies, you can pay monthly, annually, or even in one go.Employer-funded
As above, your employer can pay for your studies monthly, annually, or in one go.Undergraduate Student Loan
If you’ve been approved for a Government Student Loan, you don’t need to do anything. The Student Loans Company (SLC) will pay your fees to us direct.Postgraduate Master’s Loan
If you qualify for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan, the government will pay the funds into your own bank account for you to pay us – with the same options as self-funded students.
Any questions?
If you have any queries about how to apply, our courses, or anything else, please ask for help.
Darren Parkin
Study Adviser
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, UK time.
Find your online degree
Online undergraduate degrees
BSc (Hons) Business Administration with Finance
BSc (Hons) International Management with Finance
BSc (Hons) Data Science with Finance
Online postgraduate degrees
MSc Management with Finance
MBA with Finance
On campus courses
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
BSc (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk