In an earlier post, we looked at the experience of studying
for the MSt in MBCT at Oxford University.
In today’s post we consider a less glamorous but equally important aspect of further study – student fees. As we prepare for
applications opening this September, one question comes up again and again. How
much will it cost?
Studying for a Master’s degree can be an expensive business,
and it is good to be aware of the costs before taking up a place. As well as
everyday living costs, all students at Oxford need to pay annual tuition and
college fees.
Tuition fees are paid to the university. The exact amount depends on various factors such as
the academic division and the student’s country of nationality. These are
liable to change annually, but as an indication, for the MSt in MBCT in the academic
year 2016-17, these were £8,780 for home/EU students and £10,750 for overseas
students, per year.

So, how to fund your studies? Since the course is part-time,
most students do continue to work throughout the course and to fund their
studies through paid employment. It is worth bearing in mind, however, that working
and studying simultaneously can make for quite a heavy schedule, especially if
you need to factor in travel to and from Oxford. So the balance between work
and study is obviously a delicate one, and it’s a good idea to consider the
time and energy required before accepting a place.
What about scholarships? As this light-hearted video from the University’s fees and funding team shows, there are also some scholarships
available, which you can identify via the University’s Graduate Fees, Funding
and Scholarship search here.

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