Short course bursary

Award Summary

The Short Bursary, is an umbrella term for the following bursaries, comprising of a total award of £200 for students with ‘Home’ student status. The award will be credited to your UEL student account. 

• New Beginnings
• Introduction to Law and Criminology

Eligibility Summary

You will be able to apply for an award if you meet all of the following criteria: 

•  You are studying a taster module of between 10% and 50% of a full-time course, and have no previous experience of Higher Education.
• You are fee assessed as a Home student.

Furthermore, you will be eligible for the New Beginnings bursary, if you receive one of the benefits listed below in the qualifying criteria:

• Gross Income (before tax) below £18,200 (£26,000 with partner)

Or receive one of the following qualifying benefits:

• Income Related Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Based Jobseekers’ Allowance (not Contribution based)
• Income Support
• Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance
• Council Tax Benefit
• Universal Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Subsistence from your Local Authority (Care Leavers Only)

Application forms and associated proofs must be submitted within the specified deadline.

For more details see our full terms and conditions (2021/22 T&Cs to be updated soon).

How do I apply?

Applications available throughout the academic year, prior to Short Course start date.

Further Information

For further information and advice on this award please contact our Applicant Enquiries at study@uel.ac.uk or call +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).