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We offer a wide range of training and opportunities, including short, non-accredited masterclasses, credit-bearing academic modules, and immersion visits as part of our Professional Development offer. Our bespoke learning packages are specifically tailored to meet your organisation's needs. 

We deliver programmes and activities for primary and secondary school pupils, their teachers, students and leaders, to promote engagement with the University and the region. 

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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching and Learning in International Contexts

Theory and practice 2024-25 (Start date: 18 November 2024)

A post graduate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunity designed for teachers in international schools or other international contexts. Join a dynamic international group of teachers at a first-class research-active Education Department at Durham University for a 5-day online conference focusing on critical understandings of models of teaching and learning in an internationalised context and their theoretical underpinnings.
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Science Engagement and Teacher Support

The Science Engagement team offer a range of exciting free engaging activities, workshops and school talks that support and enhance the curriculum for both primary and secondary school students. We also create original and relevant teaching resources based upon our research and use this material in workshops as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and training support sessions for teachers. We are keen to collaborate with teachers to develop activities that best suit the needs of the individual school.

 

Teacher Support and CPD

Our close partnerships with teachers enables us to create original and relevant teaching resources and use this material in workshops as part of CPD courses and training support sessions for teachers. As well as bespoke programmes and network sessions (including coordination of the Durham Primary Science Network for Durham County Council). We run specialist events on campus in Durham.

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Scholars for Outstanding Undergraduate Talent (SCOUT)

We are delighted to be working in partnership with the British Council and the state of Tamil Nadu to support this excellent initiative and provide an experience of international education.

Our bespoke programme focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. In an era where data is the new gold, understanding how to extract insights and make predictions using data science and AI is more crucial than ever. The programme is crafted to meet the needs of beginners and intermediate learners alike, offering 24 hours of flexible online learning. Through interactive materials, students have the opportunity to explore the foundational knowledge of these innovative areas.

 

SCOUT Programme

Our online and face-to-face learning experiences are designed to launch students into the dynamic world of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Whether they're looking to build foundational knowledge, enhance practical skills, or explore the fascinating applications of AI, the programme offers an engaging pathway to mastering the essentials and beyond.

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Durham Teachers Network

Working in collaborate with our existing future teachers, recent education graduates, local schools and councils, we are creating a network of support and CPD opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of staff across the North East at both primary and secondary level education.

Coming soon...

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Study Education at Durham

  • Undergraduate study

    We offer two undergraduate degrees, both of which can be tailored to suit your interests and career aspirations: a BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or a broader BA in Education Studies.

     

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  • Postgraduate Study

    Our postgraduates are a key part of our vibrant community of world leading researchers. Whether you are looking for a Doctoral degree, a taught Masters degree or a PGCE in initial teacher education, we have a wide variety of courses to meet your needs and interests. 

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Undergraduate study

We offer two undergraduate degrees, both of which can be tailored to suit your interests and career aspirations: a BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or a broader BA in Education Studies.

 

School of Education Lecture

Postgraduate Study

Our postgraduates are a key part of our vibrant community of world leading researchers. Whether you are looking for a Doctoral degree, a taught Masters degree or a PGCE in initial teacher education, we have a wide variety of courses to meet your needs and interests. 

Small group of students sat working at their laptops together