Amounts depend on the subject. Get Into Teaching lists the current figures for each one.
Quick facts
- Tax
- No tax or National Insurance
- Repaid?
- No
- Apply?
- No, automatic
- Degree
- 2:2 or higher, a master's or a PhD
- Paid
- Over at least 10 months
What a bursary is
If you want to do postgraduate teacher training in England that leads to qualified teacher status (QTS), you may be eligible for a bursary.
If you receive a bursary, you do not need to pay it back.
Bursaries are not available for every subject or for salaried teacher training.
Who can get one
You must be eligible for student finance to receive a bursary. You’ll also need at least one of the following:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 (honours) or higher
- a master’s degree
- a PhD
If your course combines 2 subjects (for example, English and history), at least 50% of your course content must be made up of the bursary subject to be eligible.
How it is paid
A bursary is paid over a minimum of 10 months by your teacher training provider across the duration of your course.
You will not need to pay tax or National Insurance on bursary payments.
Other funding
If you’re not eligible for a bursary, there may be other funding options available, such as tuition fees and maintenance loans. See student finance.
Common questions
Do I have to apply for a teacher training bursary?
No. When you apply for teacher training, your provider checks if you’re eligible.
Is a bursary taxed?
No. You will not pay tax or National Insurance on it.
Do I pay it back?
No.
What degree do I need?
A 2:2 honours or higher, a master’s degree or a PhD.