What a Direct Debit is

A Direct Debit is an automated payment method. The payer will complete a 'Direct Debit mandate' which gives authority for the University to collect payments from the payer's bank account.

A Direct Debit can only be set up with a UK bank current account.

Find out more about what a Direct Debit is.

When to set up a Direct Debit with the University

You will be able to set up a Direct Debit for tuition fees during registration when completing the 'Fees and Payments' section. You will not be able to set up a Direct Debit for the academic year once you have registered.

You must provide the bank details of the current account from which you wish to make payment.

Direct Debit notifications from the University

Payers will receive a notification by email in advance of each instalment being collected.

Payers should ensure their account holds enough money to pay the instalment in time for the Direct Debit collection date.

Direct Debit instalments

Undergraduate Direct Debits

Undergraduate Direct Debits are collected in two instalments, each instalment is 50% of the annual tuition fee. If you have prepaid a deposit, the first instalment will be reduced by the value of the deposit.

Instalments are collected in October and February.

Postgraduate Direct Debits

Postgraduate Direct Debits are collected in instalments, dates will be shown during registration. If you have prepaid a deposit, the first instalment will be reduced by the value of the deposit.

What happens if a Direct Debit fails

If payment fails due to insufficient funds in the payer's bank account, students will receive a £25.00 failed Direct Debit charge.