BAE Primary Education at Durham University

Programme overview

Do you dream of becoming an inspirational primary school teacher? This programme was designed and built for you. Durham’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) curriculum is co-designed and delivered in collaboration with school-based colleagues, so that our students get a mix of theory and practice, applying their learning ‘on the ground’ in schools with professional support.

What you will study

The degree develops the professional knowledge and understanding to provide a foundation for effective teaching in a primary school. Compulsory modules include Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Primary Education 1, Core Subjects 1, Education in the Early Years, Foundation Subjects and School-based Practice 1, Teaching Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Career pathways

As a graduate from the School of Education, you will be in a position to pursue a career in teaching, as well as take on wider roles within the education sector and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: 128 UCAS Tariff points | Contextual offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points | IB diploma score: 34 with 655 in higher level subjects | GCSE requirements: GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade 4 (or C) or above (or equivalent). If your equivalent qualifications are from an overseas institution, you must apply for Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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