PGCE Secondary

This programme may be subject to change.

Induction on 5 September will be on the Kingston Hill campus. The schedule for the rest of the induction week (6-9 September) will be shared with you on your first day.

You will need to bring to the campus, on a date to be confirmed later:

• Original qualification certificates
• DBS certificate to the DBS check session.

Enrolment will take place at the University during your induction period and the exact date, time and details of your enrolment session will be confirmed at a later date. Please make sure that you read the information carefully and bring the necessary documents.

If you are arriving by car, please park in Car Park D where there will be signs directing you to the relevant room. 

Parking restrictions are in place on site during term-time. You must obtain a temporary parking pass from Reception during the first week of term. You will be able to apply for a permanent Kingston Hill pass once you have enrolled.

Please note: car park G outside the Education Building is for staff and visitors only between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm. 

The 85 and K3 buses stop outside the Kingston Hill campus. The free Kingston University buses stop on the campus itself. 

When you enrol, you should ensure that your name on our student record system is the same as your passport/photo card driving licence. Your details are sent direct from the University record system to the DfE following enrolment for allocation of your Teacher Registration Number (TRN). 

• The UK (Home) tuition fee for the BA Primary course for academic year 2022-23 is £9,250.
• The UK (Home) tuition fee for the PGCE is £9,250.
• The EU/International tuition fee for academic year 2022/23 is £15,400.

If you are a UK student, you may be eligible for help with your tuition fees. Information is available on this government student finance website. Contact number of Student Finance England is 0300 100 0607.

You can also download an application form and guidance notes from the site.

Further information about student funding can be found on the Kingston University website or by contacting Student Funding on 020 8417 7312.

The Department for Education has confirmed that teaching bursaries will be paid monthly to PGCE trainee teachers according to their phase, chosen secondary subject and classification of their first degree or their highest postgraduate qualification. Confirmation of eligibility and the amount of the award will be provided following enrolment. You are not required to do anything until you receive this confirmation.

Here are the bursaries and scholarships available for 2022. Please note: not all subjects have bursaries or scholarships available.

Trainees cannot receive both the bursary and scholarship.

Payment Structure

You will receive 10 equal monthly instalments starting from the end of October 2022 through to July 2023.

• £10,000: £1,000 each month
• £24,000: £2,400 each month

If you qualify for a bursary, we understand there is quite a significant gap (8 to 9 weeks) from when you start the course until you receive the first instalment. This is how government bursaries are paid and unfortunately there isn't anything we can do to speed up the process. We ask that you be mindful of this when organising your finances over that period.

For detailed information about eligibility and scholarships, please refer to the following websites:

• ITT Bursary Funding Manual 2022-23
• Department for Education website

• PGCE Primary, Secondary & School Direct PE: Monday 5 September 2022
• BA Primary: Monday 19 September 2022

Please see respective course page for details on your first week and enrolment.

When you have uploaded evidence of the academic requirements stipulated in your offer to OSIS.

Please email education@kingston.ac.uk to notify us when you have uploaded your qualifications so we can verify them as quickly as possible. Once we are satisfied your qualifications meet our requirements, we will change your offer status to unconditional.

Please note your offer will remain conditional until you have received DBS and Occupational Health clearance. You will only be able to begin your school placement once clearances for both checks have been obtained.

You should receive the timetable for the first week shortly before you start the course. Your full first semester timetable will be made available to you following enrolment.

All students will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check in "Child Workforce" with Kingston University. The only exception is if you already have this in place and have subscribed to the Update Service. If this is the case, please complete the Update Service Form, giving us permission to check the current status of your DBS.

You need to activate your account with First Advantage and then complete your DBS application. Once you have submitted your application you will need to take your identification documents (originals) and proof of address to the Post Office for verification.

Don't worry. If you live abroad just organise a Certificate of Good Conduct for the time being from where you are living. However, do let us know when you arrive in the UK so we can give you guidance on what you need to do when applying for a DBS via First Advantage.

You should only complete this if you have a valid subscription with the Update Service as we need your permission to verify your current DBS status. Please note you can only subscribe to this service within 19 days of your DBS certificate issue date.

You can find the Update Service Form here or on our DBS and Occupational Health page.

A Certificate of Good Conduct is required if you have lived outside the UK for more than three months in the last five years. This is in addition to you having DBS clearance. It usually comes in form of a letter or certificate from an overseas authority confirming your character and that you did not hold a criminal record when you spent time in that country.

Click here for guidance on how to apply for a check.

This is the service we use to assess students' health and suitability for the course. You must activate your account and complete the questionnaire accurately so that if required, we can ensure reasonable adjustments are made for you while you are on course.

If you have a disability or dyslexia and require support while you are at University, you must contact the Disability and Mental Health Support Service.

The contact details are:
Kingston University - Disability and Mental Health Support
020 8417 7314
Email: disability@kingston.ac.uk

Full details of the support services and facilities are also available here.

You are also strongly encouraged to contact us in the Department of Education before you start the programme. We are committed to providing you support during your studies and if we are aware of your specific needs in advance, we can make provisions and have these in place for your course start.

Please email education@kingston.ac.uk with details of your specific requirements.

If you would like to speak with someone in confidence, please contact Nina Sohal, the Admissions Team Leader.