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Enrolment is the first step in defining the status of the research student. The admission process is completed by the name being entered on the roll of the Research Programme, when an offer of full enrolment by OCMS is accepted in writing by the applicant. In doing so the applicant is committed to a first residence of normally ten weeks in the first year from the date of enrolment. Enrolment in OCMS, subject to satisfactory participation and progress, continues to the completion of the research, and fees are due annually.

A.  OCMS Stage

The Research Induction School forms the first part of the OCMS Stage of the Research Degrees Programme, and continues until the student's proposal is accepted by the University as well as by OCMS. 

  OCMS Fee
Year Part time Full time
2013
£5250
n/a
2014 £5500
n/a
2015 £5800 n/a
2016 £6100 n/a
  Institutional Subsidy4
Year Part time Full time
2013
£1860
n/a
2014
£1970
n/a
2015 £2070 n/a
2016 £2175 n/a

B.  University Stages

These are the MPhil and PhD stages of study.

  OCMS Fee2
Year Part time Full time
2013
£5950
£9950
2014
£6250
£10,500
2015 £6600 £10,950
2016 £7000 £11,400
  Institutional Subsidy5
Year Part time Full time
2013
£1900
£3200
2014
£2000
 £3400
2015 £2150 £3550
2016 £2250 £3650
University Fee3 At registration, for first year Subsequent years, per year
Middlesex University
£1000
£250

Continuation Fee: For suspension and for the writing period beyond Viva Voce
25% of the standard fee, pro rata

* Please contact OCMS for further information on Middlesex University fees.

C. Research Associate

Research Associates benefit from an individually tailored and supervised programme of study of any length, from a few days to many months, and may be part of a personal research interest, through to an official, sponsored sabbatical study break. 

  Associate Researchers
Year per week per day
2013
£185
£42
2014 £190

£45
2015 £195 £48
2016 £200 £52

D. Payment of fees

Fees are payable one month in advance of enrolment at OCMS.

E. Notes

  1. Fees are planned in advance, Fees for the first year are non-refundable if you attend the RIS. In exceptional circumstances, OCMS reserves the right to adjust fees without prior notice.
  2.  The OCMS fee incorporates Supervisors' fees. 
  3.  The University Fee is payable to the awarding institution through OCMS. Fees may be adjusted by the awarding institution.
  4.  There is an institutional subsidy of 35% of the standard fee during the OCMS stage for those from the Global South.
  5.  There is an institutional subsidy of 32% of the standard fee during the University Stages for those from the Global South.
  6. Please follow these links for further information on accommodation, scholarships and visas
  7. OCMS has a pre-University Registration period and the fees are shown above in Section A. During this period the students receive support in deciding which University they should register with.
  8. The fees for those who register for a PhD with Middlesex University are shown in Section B.
  9. Appointment of Supervisor prior to registration with the university:  Prior to registration with the University and in consultation with the mentor and student, a supervisor may be appointed, where it is considered to be in the best interest of the student. In this event the fee 'For the University Stages' will be charged to such a student.

It is important that participants discuss their financial needs with the Bursar's office if there are circumstances preventing them from meeting these obligations. Failure to meet financial obligations will result in suspension of tutorial support, and removal from access to the online campus and could, ultimately, lead to the non-completion of the course of study..