How to Apply
Applications for 2027 – 2028
Applications for the academic year 2027 – 2028 open on 6 October 2026.
You can search for courses on the Department for Education Find Teacher Training courses portal from 29 September 2026
Applications for the academic year 2027 – 2028 open on 6 October 2026.
You can search for courses on the Department for Education Find Teacher Training courses portal from 29 September 2026
Before you apply, please contact us to register your interest in a SWIFT Teacher Training course, so that we can keep you up-to-date with information on events, courses and applying for teacher training.
Bursaries and Scholarships
Please note the Department for Education bursaries and scholarship funding for 2026 - 2027 below. *The DfE will provide an update on funding for 2027 - 2028 in October 2026.
You must be eligible for student finance to receive a bursary or scholarship (unless you are training to teach Physics or Languages).
You must be eligible for student finance to receive a bursary or scholarship (unless you are training to teach Physics or Languages).
*Bursaries and Scholarships for 2026 - 2027
Subject |
Bursary |
Scholarship |
Biology |
£5,000 |
- |
Chemistry |
£29,000 |
£31,000 |
Computing |
£29,000 |
£31,000 |
Design & Technology |
£20,000 |
£31,000 |
Geography |
£5,000 |
- |
Languages (French / Spanish / German) |
£20,000 |
£22,000 |
Languages (all others, including Ancient Languages) |
£20,000 |
- |
Mathematics |
£29,000 |
- |
Physics |
£29,000 |
£31,000 |
