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Funding your training
School Direct is a fee funded programme, the tuition fees is £9,250. You may be eligible for a teaching bursary or scholarship of up to £30,000 when training to teach.
These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.
You’ll need a first, 2:1, 2:2 degree or a PhD or master’s degree to be eligible for a bursary, as well as meeting the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions.
DfE Bursay & Scholarships 2024-25
|
Subject |
Bursary |
Scholarship |
|
Chemistry |
£28,000 |
£30,000 |
|
Biology |
£25,000 |
|
|
Physics |
£28,000 |
£30,000 |
|
Maths |
£28,000 |
£30,000 |
|
English |
£10,000 |
|
|
Geography |
£25,000 |
|
|
Languages |
£25,000 |
£27,000 (Frn, Ger & Spa only) |
|
Design & Technology |
£25,000 |
|
|
Computing |
£28,000 |
£30,000 |
|
Art & Design |
£10,000 |
|
|
Religious Education |
£10,000 |
|
|
Music |
£10,000 |
Find out more about your eligibility for teaching burseries.
There are also bursaries associated with Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses which you may be required to study before you commence your teacher training. Once qualified, you will earn a competitive salary with a generous pension.
For further information please see the Department for Education website below: