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Emily Baines
DMus, ‘Mechanical Musical Instruments as a Source for Historical Performance’

Emily Baines
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Stefania Donini
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Stefania Donini
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Yushan Li
PGCert Performance Teaching

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Natasha Mbwana
BA Performance & Creative Enterprise

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Laurie Lumley
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Jonathan Ferrucci
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Jonathan Ferrucci
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Millie Ashton
BMus Violin

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I had access to people I would never have been able to meet as a young composer starting out.

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I knew about the fantastic tutoring and resources, but the friendly and stimulating environment clinched it for me.

Eden Lonsdale
BMus Composition

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I had the opportunity to play percussion with the Guildhall Studio Orchestra which gave me the chance to learn from, and play alongside, amazing senior players, as well as to perform with the incredible Liane Carroll.

Dave Adsett
BMus Jazz Drums

Dave Adsett
At Guildhall, they don't hold your hand, but they're going to push you to become the actor that you want to be.

Daniel Adeosun
BA Acting

Daniel Adeosun
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Sian Clare
BA Technical Theatre Arts (Costume)

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Home > About the School > Fees And Funding > Funding for Undergraduate Students

Funding for Undergraduate Students

Headline fees for 2021/22

Undergraduate Home fee - £9,250
Undergraduate Overseas fee - £22,800
Please note, subsequent years of study will be charged at the rate for that year. 

View the full fee schedule on the Fees and Funding page.

UK Undergraduate Loans

The UK Government offers an all-inclusive package of fees and living cost support for eligible undergraduate students. This is known commonly as a student loan and is organised through the umbrella organisation Student Loans Company. This service includes Student Finance England, Student Finance NI, Student Finance Wales and Student Awards Agency Scotland.  Your loan will not be repayable until your earnings reach at least £26,575; after 30 years any remaining debt will be cancelled. 

Tuition Fee Loan

All UK students embarking on their first undergraduate degree can receive a low-interest tuition fee loan from the Government which is not means-tested. You should apply for these funds as soon as possible – do not wait for a firm offer of a place. When applying for the tuition fee loan, please take care that you state the correct tuition fee.

Living Cost Support

You can apply for a maintenance support to help towards day-to-day living costs, such as rent and travel.  The amount of loan you are entitled to is based on where you live, where you study, your household income and whether you are on the final year of your course. 

For students applying to Student Finance England in 2020/21 the loan is worth up to £12,382 (subject to Parliamentary approval). 

If you are from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, you can also apply for maintenance support (loan/grant). The amounts will differ depending on what each devolved government provides.  For more details, please visit the government student loans website.

Once enrolment at Guildhall is completed, maintenance payments are paid directly into your bank account at the beginning of each term. 

Please check the relevant website or guidance booklet (see link below) for further information. All students with dependents, or students with a disability, may also apply for additional funding.  Please see the government student loans website for more information.  

Eligibility

Whether you qualify depends on several criteria including:

• previous study

• age

• nationality or residency status

For more details, please visit the government student loans website.

When to apply

Please submit your application for student funding by the following dates to ensure funding is received in time for course start dates 2021/22: 

Student Finance England:      

Mid May 2021 for new students

Mid June 2021 for continuing students 

Student Finance Wales :      

Mid May 2021 for new students

Mid June 2021 for continuing students

Student Finance NI:               

Mid April 2021 for new students

Mid June 2021 for continuing students

Student Awards Agency Scotland:

End of June for all Students

Guidance booklet for download:  

If you are a US citizen, you may be able to apply for a US federal loan to help towards tuition fee and maintenance costs.  For more information, please visit our US Federal Loan page.  

Guildhall School Financial Assistance

The School also offers various financial awards, including Guildhall School Scholarships and the Access Bursary.  Find information about financial support provided by the School here. 

External Funding Opportunities

The School expects both Home and International students to take the initiative in supporting your studies and advises you to apply to as many sources of funding as possible. 

To help you find these funding opportunities, we can provide guidance on potential sources of external funding such as charities, foundations and educational trusts. In addition, we also provide information on how to plan and execute a fundraising campaign. Ideally, you should consider how to fund your studies a year prior to starting, as many funding application deadlines are between January and March of the previous academic year.   

If you are applying for external funding you’ll need to check that the organisation does not already donate money to the School.  You can find a list of current donors on the School's supporters page.