Russian teacher training courses
4 Russian courses are open for applications in England — 3 fee-paying and 1 salaried or apprenticeship places. Eligible fee-paying trainees can get a bursary of up to £20,000.
4 courses
Modern languages
University of Buckingham, Buckingham
- Route
- Teacher degree or postgraduate apprenticeship
- Qualification
- PGCE with QTS
- Study
- Full time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Ages
- 11 to 18
Apprenticeship — no tuition fee; you're paid while you train
Apply on GOV.UK Open for applications
Modern languages
University of Buckingham, Buckingham
- Route
- Fee-paying
- Qualification
- PGCE with QTS
- Study
- Full time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Ages
- 11 to 18
UK fee £8,300
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Modern languages (French, Russian)
University of Sheffield, Western Bank
- Route
- Fee-paying
- Qualification
- PGCE with QTS
- Study
- Full time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Ages
- 11 to 19
UK fee £10,050
Visa sponsorship: Student visa (as stated by the provider)
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Modern languages (Spanish, Russian)
University of Sheffield, Western Bank
- Route
- Fee-paying
- Qualification
- PGCE with QTS
- Study
- Full time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Ages
- 11 to 19
UK fee £10,050
Visa sponsorship: Student visa (as stated by the provider)
Apply on GOV.UK Open for applications
Source: Department for Education, Find teacher training courses data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Updated daily; last checked 6 Nov 2026. Always confirm details and apply on GOV.UK.
Questions
Is there a bursary for Russian teacher training?
DfE lists a bursary of up to £20,000 for eligible fee-paying Russian trainees this cycle. Eligibility depends on your degree and residency — check Get Into Teaching.
Can I train to teach Russian and get paid?
Yes, where a salaried course or postgraduate teaching apprenticeship is offered. Use the route filter to show only those courses.
How do I apply?
Choose a course and use its GOV.UK link. Applications are made through the Department for Education's Apply for teacher training service.