Funding and Bursaries
In the academic year 2026-27, the fees for Exceed SCITT Initial Teacher Training courses leading to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) are £9535. This also includes the cost of the PGCE and 60 masters level credits.
Bursaries are available to trainee teachers on tuition-fee courses leading to QTS. Eligibility depends on the subject and current qualifications. Trainees are only eligible for a bursary if they are entitled to support under the student finance criteria.
Bursaries 2026-27
The following bursaries are available in 2026/27:
- £29,000 in Chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
- £20,000 in Design and technology and languages (including ancient languages)
- £5,000 in Biology and geography
Applicants may be eligible for a bursary if they have a 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or master’s.
The following scholarships are also available in 26/27:
- £31,000 in chemistry, computing and physics
- £22,000 in French, German and Spanish (no other languages)
Further information about bursaries and scholarships for 2026-27 can be found here.
To find out more about student finance and bursaries, please visit Get Into Teaching.