Alumni bursary

Who qualifies for the award of an Alumni Bursary?

To be eligible for an Alumni Bursary, you must have successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree with the University of London through its distance or flexible learning programmes (formally referred to as the International Programmes or External System) and you must be qualified as a graduate by the University. If you were awarded a Graduate Diploma, this does not make you eligible for the Alumni Bursary.

Which fees are eligible for a discount by applying the Alumni Bursary?

For many courses, the Alumni Bursary consists of a 10% discount off a number of fees charged by the University of London. For the Global MBA course, the discount amount is higher, and for other courses, the Alumni Bursary does not apply. LLB Alumni receive further discounts if they are applying for the LLM. Please see further details below.

Fees qualifying for a discount are as follows: Registration and continuing registration fees, undergraduate exam entry fees, undergraduate examination resit fees, and module fees. For the BSc Computer Science course, the module continuation fees are covered by the Alumni Bursary.

The discount does not apply to the following: application fees, recognition of prior learning fees, module continuation fees for postgraduate courses, registration extension fees, postgraduate examination resit fees, examination rechecks, and fees that are charged by third parties, such as local teaching support or for local exam centres.

I am a graduate of the LLB and now wish to apply for the LLM – what discount do I receive?

Alumni of the LLB receive a discount of 30% off the LLM fees. If the alumni is in Bangladesh, Pakistan or Malaysia, then they should use the LLM Bursary which allows them a 40% discount off LLM fees. Please note that UoL scholarships or bursaries   cannot be combined with other UoL scholarships or bursaries, but can be combined with external bursaries, scholarships, or funding.

I am a graduate of the LLM and now wish to take an additional LLM – what discount do I receive?

For the second LLM you will receive a 20% bursary and for a third LLM a 30% discount.

Is the Alumni Bursary rate the same for the Global MBA programme?

No, the Alumni Bursary for the Global MBA programme is 20%.

Can the Alumni Bursary be applied retrospectively?

No. The bursary is only valid for studies that begin, for Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees, in/after the 2016/17 academic year. For Certificates, Diplomas, and Individual Modules, they are only valid for studies that begin in/after the 2017/18 academic year.

The Alumni Bursary cannot be retrospectively applied to studies before these periods. Please make sure that you receive your bursary code before making any payments. No refunds will be issued if you have a code and have not applied it or if you request a code after paying.

I qualify for the Alumni Bursary but would like to pass it on to a family member. Is this possible?

No, the Alumni Bursary can only be used by the relevant University of London graduate.

Can my Alumni Bursary be used against fees charged by a teaching institution?

No, the Alumni Bursary applies only to course-related fees charged directly by the University (see above).

Can the Alumni Bursary be applied to full course fees as well as modules taken on a pay-as-you-go basis?

Yes, certainly, the Alumni Bursary can be applied to both the full course fees and the pay-as-you-go model.

Will I need a new bursary code each year?

No, you will not need a new code each year if you are applying from 2019 onwards, where you remain on the same course. Your code will work for the duration of your course and is subject specific. If you move onto another course you will need to request a new bursary code.

If you applied before 2019, you will need to request a new code for a new academic year. As codes are being renewed they will then be re-issued for the duration of your course.

What must I provide to prove my eligibility?

Your full name, student number, degree and year awarded will be sufficient for us to confirm your status.

I obtained my degree on-campus at a member institution. Do I qualify for this Alumni Bursary?

No, this Alumni Bursary only applies to alumni who wish to study another degree and studied with the University of London via the International Programmes / External System. (Exceptions to this are covered in the FAQs below).

I am an on-campus graduate of Queen Mary University of London. Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

Yes, you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary for the Global MBA Course only. You would not qualify for the Alumni Bursary to study on any other courses provided by University of London.

I am an on-campus graduate of City, University of London. Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

Yes, you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary but only for the MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics course. You would not qualify for the Alumni Bursary to study on any of the other courses provided University of London.

I am an on-campus graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London. Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

Yes, you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary but only for the MSc Data Science Course. You would not qualify for the Alumni Bursary to study on any of the other courses provided by University of London.

I am an on campus graduate of School of Advanced Studies. Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?
 
Yes you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary.
 
I am an on campus graduate of University of London in Paris (ULIP). Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?
 
Yes you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary.
 
I am an on campus graduate of Royal Holloway, University of London. Would I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?
 
Yes you would qualify for the Alumni Bursary from Royal Hollow distance learning programmes only.

Can the Alumni Bursary be redeemed through on-campus programmes?

No, the Alumni Bursary applies only to University of London degrees offered via distance learning.

Can I use my Alumni Bursary against my Application Fee?

No, the discount does not apply to the following: application fees, recognition of prior learning fees, module continuation fees for postgraduate courses, registration extension fees, postgraduate examination resit fees, examination rechecks, and fees that are charged by third parties, such as local teaching support or for local exam centres.

I am a graduate from the External System – could I still qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

Yes, we would need you to provide us with your full name, student number, degree awarded and the year of award but there should be no problem in your qualifying for the Alumni Bursary.

I am a graduate from the International Programmes – could I still qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

Yes, we would need you to provide us with your full name, student number, degree awarded and the year of award but there should be no problem in your qualifying for the Alumni Bursary.

I am an LLB student who is re-attempting the LLB through the graduate entry route after successfully completing the LLB previously. Do I qualify for the Alumni Bursary?

No, you cannot claim the Alumni Bursary for a degree which you have already completed.

Are all the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes covered by the Alumni Bursary?

The CeFiMS and CeDeP programmes offered in conjunction with School of Oriental and African Studies are not covered by the Alumni Bursary. This means that while graduates of these programmes would receive the Alumni Bursary to study other courses the Alumni Bursary cannot be applied to the courses stated above.

How do I obtain my bursary code?

Please fill in the online form once you have received your offer letter to study a new course. Please select the Alumni Bursary. Please do not start your registration or pay until you have received your bursary code.

Are there any other Scholarships or Bursaries available to alumni?

Yes there are, find out more in Scholarships and Bursaries.

The following terms and conditions apply to your alumni bursary:

1. To be eligible for an Alumni Bursary, I must have successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree with the University of London through its distance or flexible learning programmes (formally referred to as the International Programmes or External System) and I must be qualified as a graduate by the University. Those awarded a Graduate Diploma, are not eligible for the Alumni Bursary.
2. The Alumni Bursary applies to all courses and individual modules except postgraduate courses provided by CeDEP / CeFiMS offered in conjunction with the School of Oriental and African Studies.
3. The Alumni Bursary can be applied against registration, examination entry fees, resit fees for undergraduate courses and module fees. It cannot be applied to application fees, recognition of prior learning fees, module continuation fees, extension of registration fees,  examination rechecks, examination resit fees for postgraduate courses, or  fees charged by third parties such as Recognised Teaching Centres and examination centre fees.
4. The Alumni Bursary will be applied to the applicable fees upon registration, with use of a bursary code.
5. Alumni Bursaries may be awarded in addition to other scholarships and funding offered by third parties, but cannot be combined with other University of London awards.
6.  Alumni Bursaries may be reviewed by the University on an annual basis and cannot be transferred to another individual.
7. Students awarded an Alumni Bursary who subsequently withdraw from their course of study may not apply for the Alumni Bursary again. In the event you withdraw from the course, we reserve the right to require that I repay a portion of the Alumni Bursary.
8. If I take a break from my studies, I will remain eligible for the Alumni Bursary provided that I complete a degree in the permitted timescales and pay any relevant fees.
9. The Alumni Bursary is only valid for studies that begin (for master's and bachelor’s degrees) in, or after, the 2016/17 academic year. For certificates, diplomas, and modules (at undergraduate and postgraduate level), they are only valid for studies that begin in, or after, the 2017/18 academic year. The Alumni Bursary cannot be retrospectively applied to studies before these periods.
10. I must apply for the Alumni Bursary before I complete registration (initial registration or registering for additional modules) – if I register and pay before receiving and using the Alumni Bursary then the full fee will apply. Refunds will not be given for the Alumni Bursary where requests are made after my payment has been received.
11. If I am studying more than one degree concurrently, then, subject to Programme Director approval, the Alumni Bursary may be applied to both degrees.
12. The University reserves the right to terminate the Alumni Bursary if I am found to have omitted key information or have provided untrue, inaccurate, incomplete or fraudulent information on my Alumni Bursary application form or in any additional information provided to the University and used in the determination of the award of the Alumni Bursary.
13. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the University of London and the rules and regulations of the relevant Member Institution. If I do not abide by these rules and regulations, or if I do not meet the requirements (including the academic requirements) to continue or complete my course, the University reserves the right to withdraw the Alumni Bursary with immediate effect.
14. I undertake to use my best efforts to fulfil the academic requirements of my course.
15. As part of the Alumni Bursary award, the University may ask me to participate in marketing related activities and/or events to promote and share my experiences of the Alumni Bursary. Examples of typical activities and/or events may include participating in an interview, providing a profile for our website or prospectus or attending an open day or induction event. If I participate in such activities and/or events, I agree for the University to use any material resulting from such activities and/or events for the purposes of publicity material and/or for the education of other students, whether electronically or in print. I furthermore release and discharge the University and its agents, representatives and assignees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the publicity material, including without limitation any and all claims for invasion of privacy and defamation. Additionally, I agree that the copyright of any publicity material shall be wholly vested in the University and I hereby assign to the University any and all rights which I have in the publicity material.
16. By entering into this Agreement, I am giving the University the right to hold and process my personal data including some sensitive personal data. The University will process my personal data (including any personal data provided as part of my participation in a marketing related activity and/or event under clause 15 in accordance with the UK Data Protection legislation and the University’s Data Protection Policy. The University will only share data with third parties in accordance with its Data Protection Policy and the University will remain the data controller of my data.
17. The Data Protection Policy is applicable from the time of accepting this Agreement and can be read in full.
18. The University of London and the relevant Member Institutions are separate legal entities. In accepting the Alumni Bursary I have agreed to the sharing of my personal data between the University and a Member Institution (where relevant) for the purposes of the management of my Alumni Bursary.
19. Each of the clauses of this Agreement operates separately. If a clause or any part of a clause is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of this Agreement which shall remain in full force and effect.
20. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between me and the University in relation to the Alumni Bursary. All previous agreements, arrangements and understandings between you and us relating to the Alumni Bursary, whether written or oral, shall have no legal effect unless expressly set out in this Agreement.
21. If the University fails to insist that I perform any of my obligations under this Agreement, or if the University does not enforce its rights against me, or if the University delays in doing so, that will not mean that the University has waived its rights against meu and that will not mean that I do not have to comply with those obligations. If the University waives a default by me, the University will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that it will automatically waive any later default by me.
22. These are the terms of the Agreement between me and the University. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement.
23. This Agreement, and any matters arising out of or in relation to the Agreement, are governed and construed in accordance with English law. The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in relation to the Agreement.

In addition to the University of London alumni bursary, those who hold a degree from the School of Advanced Study (SAS) or one of its institutes, are also eligible for a discount on future courses with SAS. If you progress to a further degree programme without a break, you will receive a 15% discount; otherwise, you will receive a 10% discount. For further information, please contact alumni@london.ac.uk

In addition to the University of London alumni bursary, those who studied an undergraduate degree with the University of London Institute in Paris are also eligible for a discount on postgraduate study with ULIP. This is awarded via Queen Mary University of London, which is ULIP’s registering institution. For further information, please contact alumni@london.ac.uk