FAQs

Q: What is your connection to Sheffield Hallam University?

Our YWTT PGCE lead works closely with the SHU tutors to ensure the PGCE assignments are accredited to provide trainees with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). To enhance our outstanding course, we commission Sheffield Hallam University, (University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2020) to combine our QTS with Masters Qualifications to award a full PGCE qualification. The PGCE assignments are carefully integrated into YWTT provision, ensuring a coherent training package. PGCE sessions are delivered at the YWTT training base by Sheffield Hallam tutors who will support you through specially designed modules that enable you to analyse your classroom practice in the light of research and educational theory.

Q: Can I apply for a student loan?

You may be eligible for maintenance and tuition fee loans to help you with the costs of teacher training, these vary dependent upon a number of factors, including household income, so please visit the Student Loans Company website for more information.

Q: What does the course cost?

Tuition fees for our programmes are £9535 for full time courses or £11875 for part time courses. You can pay for these using the student loans system or you can fund them yourself. If you are self-funded, please see the YWTT Fee Policy for details on the payment terms.

Q: What opportunities are there for networking and collaboration with other trainee teachers?

Each YWTT cohort provide peer support to each other, this can be trainees in your subject area or phase. You will have the opportunity to meet with your tutor group to network and collaborate.