Students on certain degrees will incur some additional costs not covered by their tuition fees. These could be for things like specialist equipment, study materials and textbooks, work placements, graduation, membership of relevant organisations or costs related to carrying out fieldwork.
For students on course with an element of fieldwork, there may also be extra costs for travel and accommodation.
Note: The library will hold some copies of the textbooks but not enough for every student. Students can purchase second hand copies when possible or use older versions if advised by the module coordinator. Students can also sell their copies after the course. This helps manage the cost.
Year 1
Technology & equipment (Optional)
Although not essential, it is recommended that you have access to your own mid- high-end laptop or desktop computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable depending upon specifications, but may cost around £500 upwards. This should last for the duration of your studies.
Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be available digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some or all of the recommended textbooks. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs will be variable.
Photocopying (Optional)
It is estimated that over the course of the year, you may spend c.£20-30 on photocopying. This is not essential and you may choose to spend more, or less according to your needs.
Year 2
Technology & equipment (Optional)
Although not essential, it is recommended that you have access to your own mid- high-end laptop or desktop computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable depending upon specifications, but may cost around £500 upwards. This should last for the duration of your studies.
Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be available digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some or all of the recommended textbooks. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs will be variable.
Photocopying (Optional)
It is estimated that over the course of the year, you may spend c.£20-30 on photocopying. This is not essential and you may choose to spend more, or less according to your needs.
Year 3
Technology & equipment (Optional)
If you have not already got one, it is recommended that you have access to your own mid- high-end laptop or desktop computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable depending upon specifications, but may cost around £500 upwards. This should last for the duration of your studies.
Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be available digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some or all of the recommended textbooks. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs will be variable.
Photocopying (Optional)
It is estimated that over the course of the year, you may spend c.£20-30 on photocopying. This is not essential and you may choose to spend more, or less according to your needs.
Placement costs (Optional)
Practical placement opportunities are an integral part of year of the course; 10 days of school placement will take place this year. Placements may arranged with schools near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies; these costs are variable and depend entirely upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may therefore cost more on public transport.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Membership (Mandatory)
You must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. This helps ensure people whose behaviour makes them unsuitable to work with children and protected adults cannot do 'regulated work' with these vulnerable groups. If you are applying to become a member of the scheme for the first time, the fee is currently £59. If you are already a member of the scheme you will need to have a record update processed through an Existing PVG Scheme Member Application.
Graduation fees (Optional for those exiting with BSc award)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee. Academic dress and official photography (optional) for graduation ceremonies is hired and arranged respectively from external suppliers.
Year 4
Technology & equipment (Optional)
If you have not already got one, it is recommended that you have access to your own mid- high-end laptop or desktop computer to help with assessments. Costs are variable depending upon specifications, but may cost around £500 upwards.
Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be available digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some or all of the recommended textbooks. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs will be variable.
Photocopying (Optional)
It is estimated that over the course of the year, you may spend c.£20-30 on photocopying. This is not essential and you may choose to spend more, or less according to your needs.
Placement costs (Optional)
Practical placement opportunities are an integral part of year of the course; 10 days of school placement will take place this year. Placements may arranged with schools near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies; these costs are variable and depend entirely upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may therefore cost more on public transport.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Membership (Mandatory)
You must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. This helps ensure people whose behaviour makes them unsuitable to work with children and protected adults cannot do 'regulated work' with these vulnerable groups. If you are applying to become a member of the scheme for the first time, the fee is currently £59. If you are already a member of the scheme you will need to have a record update processed through an Existing PVG Scheme Member Application.
Dissertation (Mandatory)
Your final year dissertation is a core and mandatory piece of research undertaken in your final year of studies. However, only electronic copies are required to be submitted for assessment. You may wish to print bound copies, but this is not mandatory. Depending upon the size of the dissertation and the content it can cost anything between £15-40.
Graduation fees (Mandatory)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee. Academic dress and official photography (optional) for graduation ceremonies is hired and arranged respectively from external suppliers.