There are a few different ways to fund your teacher training. Whichever route you take, you will receive the same outstanding quality of training and support throughout your journey.
If you train on our salaried route, you earn an unqualified teacher’s salary from day one and your tuition fees are covered.
The salary you earn depends on where you train.
£21,731
£23,140
£25,758
£27,252
Salaried placements are limited and competitive. If you’re set on salaried training, we recommend applying early.
Unlike salaried training, the self-funded route does not come with a salary, and you will need to cover the costs of your tuition fees (£9,000 for QTS and PGCE, £7,250 for QTS-only).
Financial support is available to help you fund your training including bursaries, scholarships, and maintenance loans.
Bursaries are tax-free sums of money that do not need to be paid back. You will be automatically assessed for a bursary based on your qualifications.
To qualify, you must hold a degree at 2:2 or higher, a Master’s, or a PhD. The table below outlines the bursary amounts available for different subjects.
Physics
£29,000
Chemistry
Maths
Modern Foreign Languages (French/Spanish/German)
£26,000
Geography
Design & Technology
Biology
Religious Education
£10,000
Music
Art and Design
English
£5,000
Figures correct as of October 2024
Scholarships are offered by independent institutions and give financial support as well as perks such as access to events, resources and networking opportunities. Just like bursaries, they do not need to be paid back.
To qualify, you must have a degree 2:1 or higher, a Master’s, or a PhD, and meet any specific criteria set by the awarding institution.
£31,000
£28,000
Scholarships are awarded by the Institute of Mathematics, The Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the British Council. Each has its own application process and deadlines.
Bursaries and scholarships are only available to trainees on the self-funded route. You cannot receive both a bursary and a scholarship.
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