Fees and payments
Find out about course fees and your payment options.
On this page, you’ll find a list of course fees for all our online master’s degree courses. You’ll also find information on your payment options.
The total fees for each course (including a £350 acceptance fee) are outlined here. You can either pay your total course fees upfront, or you can pay them in instalments throughout your studies. For further details on this, go to the How to pay section below.
Total fees for online, part-time master’s degree courses: 2025/2026
| Course name | Total fees (paid in full or 6 instalments) |
|---|---|
| MA Artificial Intelligence | £13,000 |
| MA Artificial Intelligence (Criminal Justice Systems) | £13,000 |
| MA Artificial Intelligence (Digital Transformation) | £13,000 |
| MiM Master in Management | £13,500 |
| MiM Master in Management (Business Sustainability) | £13,500 |
| MiM Master in Management (Logistics) | £13,500 |
You’ll need to pay the £350 acceptance fee within 2 weeks of the date you receive the offer letter. This is vital for securing your place.
Depending on your country of residence, you may also have to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Value-Added Tax (VAT) in addition to your tuition fees.
Read our fees and cancellation policy.
How to pay
You can pay securely online, by phone, or by bank transfer. You can also choose to pay in full before starting your course, or in regular instalments throughout your studies. For further details on payment methods, expand each of the dropdown sections below.
We’ll send you a payment schedule shortly after you've received an unconditional offer to study with us and you've paid your £350 acceptance fee.
Pay online
To make a payment online, you’ll need to visit the Convera GlobalPay secure payment platform. You can access this platform by logging into our application portal and viewing your offer.
Pay over the phone
Once you have accepted your unconditional offer, you can call our Fees team on +44 (0)33 0912 3204. You’ll need to have your bank account details to hand, as you will be asked to share them during the call.
Pay by bank transfer
To arrange a payment by bank transfer, please email our Fees team fees@online.southampton.ac.uk.
Instalment options
Option 1: Pay in full
This option involves paying the entirety of your course fees before you begin your studies. You’ll need to send your payment no later than 3 weeks before your course's start date. To find this, please refer to the course page for your chosen course.
Option 2: Pay in 6 instalments
This option involves splitting the cost of your tuition fees into 6 payments over 2 years.
If you’re a self-funded or sponsored student, your first instalment will need to be paid no later than 4 weeks before your course's start-date.
If you’re using a student loan, you’ll need to email us a copy of your loan schedule once you receive it. Your first instalment will need to be paid no later than 2 weeks after receiving your first loan payment.
Got questions about your payment options? We’re here to help.
Get in touch with our adviser team by phoning +44 (0)23 8001 6691 or emailing study@online.southampton.ac.uk.
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