# The Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026, Regulation 12: Per-course amount


(1) This regulation makes provision regarding per-course amounts, for use in determining the maximum number of credits and the default number of credits for a course year (under paragraph 1C of Schedule 2 to the 2017 Act).
(2) The “per-course amount” is the limit on the number of credits associated with an activity for which a provider can charge across a course.
(3) The per-course amount for normal taught study (which varies among courses)—
(a) for full courses that are referred to in a list published under regulation 9(1)(a) of the Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026, must be published by the Secretary of State;
(b) for full courses listed in Schedule 3 (per-course amounts for other higher education courses), are set out in that Schedule.
(4) Where a course that comes within paragraph (3)(a) also comes within paragraph (3)(b), the per-course amount further to paragraph (3)(a) takes precedence.
(5) There is no per-course amount for repeat study or for modules.
(6) The per-course amount for other activities (which is consistent among courses) is shown in the table below—
Activity
Per-course amount
foundation year
120
sandwich placement
120
study abroad
120
Turing mobility
120
intercalated year
120.
(7) This regulation is subject to regulation 16(2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348283327/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-lifelong-learning-fee-limits-regulations-2026/regulation-12
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