Additional PGCE Funding
PGCE students undertaking a course at Bangor may also be entitled to receive additional financial support.
Teacher training incentives in Wales – academic year 2020/21
Availability of Initial Teacher Training incentives is announced by the Welsh Government on an annual basis. The Initial Teacher Training incentive grants in Wales for students starting in the 2020/21 academic year are as follows for the subjects taught at Bangor University:
| Incentive Grant Amount | Subject | Degree Classification |
|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | Postgraduate secondary courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry or Welsh | 1st and/or PhD/Masters |
| £10,000 | Postgraduate secondary courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry or Welsh | 2:1 |
| £6,000 | Postgraduate secondary courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry or Welsh | 2:2 |
| £3,000 | Postgraduate secondary courses in biology, religious education, art, physical education, music, outdoor education. | 1st and/or PhD/Masters |
| £3,000 | Postgraduate primary courses | 1st and/or PhD/Masters |
| Additional £3,000 supplements | Postgraduate primary courses with a degree subject specialism of English, Welsh, Mathematics, physics or chemistry | 1st and/or PhD/Masters |
Bursaries for PGCE students who are not eligible for ITT Training Grants
Bangor University has introduced bursaries for PGCE student from the EU and UK outside of Wales*, who are NOT eligible to receive the Teaching Training Incentives. These bursaries will be assessed on a student’s taxable household income and awarded in the second semester.
Bangor Bursaries:
| Taxable Household Income | Bangor Bursary Award |
| £25,000 or less | £1,000 |
| £25,001 - £40,000 | £500 |
Further information about the Bangor Bursaries is available on this page of the University website:
*ALL Welsh students will receive a non-means tested £1,000 Welsh Government Learning Grant from the Welsh Government instead of the Bangor Bursary.