Funding
Find out how to apply for funding to help with your studies.
Taught master's and postgraduate research
The Manchester Masters Bursary provides a cash bursary of £4,000 to support a limited number of students from underrepresented backgrounds to access postgraduate study.
To find out if you are eligible and access our application form, please visit the Manchester Master's Bursary information page.
Students applying to the MSc in Transport and Urban Planning may be eligible for a bursary from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund.
The scheme offers up to eight bursaries of £10,000 each for the 2026/27 academic year. These are designed to support students who would otherwise be unable to fund their studies, with a particular focus on those committed to developing a career in the UK highways and transport sector.
Bursaries are available for both full-time and part-time study and are intended to cover course fees. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those already working in the sector who wish to enhance their professional skills.
The University of Manchester is one of 12 institutions offering eligible programmes. The deadline for universities to submit applications on behalf of students is Friday, 3 July 2026.
You can find further details, including case studies from previous recipients, on the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund website.