Funding and bursaries
Undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses 2012 / 13
Undergraduate
Course fees for undergraduate international students can be found on our applying and fees pages.
The home tuition fee rate for undergraduate degree courses in 2012 / 13 will be:
- £8,500 for full-time courses
- £4,250 for part-time courses.
This home rate of tuition fees applies to all students who are UK nationals or have settled status in the UK and who have been ordinarily resident in the UK or its islands for three years prior to the start of their course. A small number of other students also qualify for home fee status. It is important to note that to be classified as a UK/home or an EU student for fees and funding purposes, there are certain eligibility criteria relating to your nationality / immigration status and your residency in the UK/EEA you are required to meet. Further information can be found on the UKCISA website.
For further details on home and EU undergraduate funding and fees visit our applying and fees pages.
Postgraduate teacher training
Financial support and tuition fees for students undertaking teacher training courses varies from course to course and is dependent on certain eligibility criteria, such as the class of undergraduate degree you apply with.
| Course | Home/EU student tuition fee | International student tuition fee | Bursary Home/EU | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry with 1.1 class degree | Entry with 2.1 class degree | Entry with 2.2 class degree | ||||
| Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) | Free | N/A | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) in Chemistry or Physics | Free | N/A | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) | £2,000 | £12,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| PGCE Primary | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Applied ICT | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Biology | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Business Education | £9,000* | £12,000 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Chemistry | £9,000* | £12,000 | £20,000 | £15,000 | £12,000 | |
| PGCE Secondary Design and Technology | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary English | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Engineering | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary ICT | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Mathematics | £9,000* | £12,000 | £20,000 | £15,000 | £12,000 | |
| PGCE Secondary Music | £9,000* | £12,000 | £9,000 | £5,000 | £0 | |
| PGCE Secondary Physics | £9,000* | £12,000 | £20,000 | £15,000 | £12,000 | |
* subject to OFFA approval
Student loan for maintenance
Home students in England may also be eligible for a student maintenance loan to help towards accommodation and other living costs. This is available through Student Finance England. More information on the student loan for maintenance can be found on Directgov.
Maintenance grant
Home students in England may also be eligible for a non repayable maintenance grant. This grant will be means tested and you can apply through Student Finance England. More details about these grants and the funding arrangements for trainees from the EU can be found at Directgov.
The latest information can be viewed on the Teaching Agency (formerly TDA) website. The Teaching Information Line is also able to help with financial queries on 0800 389 2500 or 0800 085 0971 (for Welsh speakers).
Scholarships
Physics trainees with a first or 2:1 class degree can apply for an Institute of Physics scholarship worth £20,000. If you are awarded this scholarship you will not also receive the bursary.
For other scholarship opportunities, visit the Teaching Agency website.
Professional and postgraduate courses
Tuition fees and funding for our professional and postgraduate education-related programmes varies from course to course and the level of study. Many professionals and postgraduates are self-financed, however financial support may be available for our taught courses. For further information contact the University direct via email or visit Directgov. Students who have Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) and who live in England may be eligible to apply for TDA funding. The latest policy can be viewed on the Teaching Agency website.
Course fees for our professional and postgraduate education related courses are:
| Course | Home/EU student tuition fee | International student tuition fee |
|---|---|---|
| FdA Educational Support | £3,500 | TBC |
| BA (Hons) Education | £3,500 | TBC |
| MA/MSc Education, full-time | £4,900 | £11,300 |
| MA/MSc Education, part-time | TBC | TBC |
| PGCE: Lifelong Learning Sector (Pre-service) full-time | £9,000 | £1,200 |
| PGCE: Lifelong Learning Sector (Pre-service) part-time | £4,500 | N/A |
| Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education (PGCHE) | £1,785 | N/A |
| Professional Certificate in Education Studies | TBC | TBC |
| Professional Certificate Support Staff Middle Leaders (PCSSML) | TBC | TBC |
| Professional Doctorate | £2,500 | £8,350 |
Useful websites
- The Teaching Agency (formerly TDA)
- Learning and Skills Improvement Service
- Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR)
- Department of Education
