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University Of Southampton
School of Education
Information for Secondary PGCE Students

What are tuition fees?

PGCE teacher training programmes are covered under the new fee scheme. The University of Southampton will charge Home/EU postgraduate students who are starting full-time teacher training courses £3145 regardless of whether enrolling immediately following a degree course or at a later stage.

In contrast to previous years students will no longer have to pay fees up front each year during their period of study. The maximum fee chargeable will not rise by more than the rate of inflation before 2010 at the earliest.

Can I get a loan?

The cost of the fees will become part of a loan which you will begin paying back when working and earning greater than £15,000 per annum. In effect the more you earn, the more you pay back.

As a student studying in higher education you are entitled to a student loan. There are two types of loan available

Criminal Records Bureau Check

All School of Education staff and students who may have any responsibility of care when working with young people are required to be screened by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) to ensure that they are suitable candidates for such work.

If you have accepted your offer with us you will be sent information on how to obtain your Enhanced Level CRB document. This must be completed prior to you beginning the course. Details and information can also be found on the CRB website. It is strongly recommended that you begin this process as soon as possible.

Funding Fees and LEA Information

It is also strongly recommended that you visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools website before applying to find out the latest information of funding. You will also find a wealth of information there for you to consider including the various routes into training available, information on taster courses as well as ways to gain experience in schools prior to making your application.

You should also contact your Local Education Authority (LEA) for information.

School Placements

PGCE tutors are currently working on allocating your School Placements. This information will be distributed to you at the beginning of the course.

Course Handbooks

These documents will be available on registration day.

Accommodation

For more information on what is available both on campus and in the rented sector visit the Accommodation Office website.

Reading Lists

Tutors are currently working on these and will send them out as and when available.

Suggested Reading

Many national strategy and information documents are now available on the web and you can learn a great deal about current issues in education by reading and exploring these sites, remembering that QTS requires you to have knowledge of educational issues covering all age ranges. Some suggested ones include:

QTS Skills Test

Passing the skills tests in literacy, numeracy and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is one of the Standards that all trainee teachers in England have to meet before they can be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by their provider of initial teacher training. You will receive your registration number and information on booking your tests once you arrive on your course but if you would like to know more about the tests generally, have a look at practice tests or suggestions of texts to help you in any areas you may find particularly difficult, visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools QTS Skills Website. There is a test centre located on the Highfield Campus.

General Information

You can contact the Student Advice & Information Centre with any enquiry and they will provide you with information, advice or details of specialist services and sources of help, both within and outside the University of Southampton. The service can provide information on a wide range of student-related topics including finance, accommodation, dyslexia, disability, careers, counselling, health, transport, sport, childcare, chaplaincy and the Students' Union. The service is currently available via email on saic@soton.ac.uk.

To access the Student Message Board click here.

To access the Electronic Portfolio System click here.

To access the SoE timetable click here.

To access the Secondary timetable click here.

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