PGCE Education (Primary) at Durham University

Do you dream of becoming an inspirational primary school teacher? This programme was designed and built for you. Our PGCE in Primary Education (5 - 11 years) supports you to become a competent and confident Early Career Teacher.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

University sessions are devoted to building your knowledge and understanding of how children learn, supporting and including all children in your classroom, and the National Curriculum. Your subject knowledge and understanding will be enhanced, as well as improving your subject-specific pedagogy. .You will become confident teachers of English, Maths and Science, and you will learn about primary Foundation Subjects (Art, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, or Religious Education) supported by a specialist lead for each subject area. Compulsory modules include New Generation of Learners, Pedagogy Practice Inquiry, Curriculum Development in Practice.

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