This webpage provides details of the financial arrangements for those intending to begin a PGDE or PDE course at University of Bolton in September 2012. This information was correct at the time of writing, (March 2012), though it is subject to change. Please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance| for the latest information and to download an application form (available from July/August 2012).
Course Fees (Home/EU students)
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PGDE part-time (2 years) - not yet confirmed
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PDE part-time (2 years) - not yet confirmed
The course fees apply to all PGDE/PDE courses accredited by the University of Bolton regardless of where the course is being studied.
Financial Assistance
Support from the Government
If this is your first part-time PGDE/PDE course you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance from the government to help you fund your studies. Application forms for funding can be obtained from July/August 2012 from www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance|.
Tuition Fee Loan
A non means tested tuition fee loan will be available for part-time students to cover up to 100% of tuition fees charged
In order to access a tuition fee loan you must be studying at a rate of at least 25% of a full-time course
Tuition fee loan will be repaid when you earn over £21,000.
Repayments will commence from the April three years after you begin your course, but only if your earnings are over £21,000.
There are no living costs loans or grants for part-time students
Grants for IFL Registered Students
IFL registered students who are already employed as teachers at FE institutions may be able to obtain a non means tested grant of £1,000 towards tuition fees from their employers. Please enquire of your employer with regard to this grant.
Government Bursaries (information correct as at 20 March 2012)
In November John Hayes announced that there will be bursaries for Further Education Teacher Training for 2012|. However, we do not have full details of the amounts at the moment.
For 2012 – 13, bursaries of £1,000 will be introduced to enable up to 10,000 trainees to take either the Higher Education Institution (HEI)-accredited Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS), or a level 6 PGCE qualification. In addition, bursaries of £1,500 will be introduced to enable up to 1,000 trainees who are taking HEI-accredited ITE courses and who are intending to teach basic Maths and English in the sector.
Additional Support
The university’s Access to Learning Fund may be available to students in severe financial hardship. It is a means tested fund and administered on a case by case basis. Only students who have received the maximum available government funding for the course can apply.
Further Information
Should you have any further questions please contact:
Please note all figures quoted for the 2012/13 academic year are provisional