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School of Education

Types of Study

Full Time Study

Route Organisation and Structure

As a full-time student you will complete the programme in a year, taking four taught modules and the dissertation concurrently.

Teaching Pattern

Modules are taught in blocks, usually spread across the first two terms.  Some of the teaching is shared with the UK part-time students, whilst other modules are shared with our full-time EdD students.  As a result the programme has a diverse student body, comprising colleagues from a variety of different backgrounds, which we believe enriches the student learning experience.

Part Time Study

Route Organisation and Structure

The part-time route is designed to fit around students' work commitments.  It is usually completed in three years of part-time study (although some students request to complete in two years).  Students take four taught modules: two in each of the first two years of registration, followed by the dissertation in the final year.

Teaching Pattern

The four taught modules will be taught through a combination of weekend schools and regular contact scheduled to take account of the location and professional responsibilities of course members.

Teaching on each module takes place over three full days, each running from 09.00 - 17.00 or 18.00.  The first two days are the Saturday and Sunday of one weekend, usually at the start or end of (Durham's) half term, while the third is another Saturday about one month later. 

Teaching is supported by a Study Guide, describing activities and readings for preparation and follow up materials to the teaching sessions, as well as assignment details. On-line support is also available for the module through duo (Durham University On-line). This contains further resources, lecture materials, links to library and journal articles and communication groups to maintain contact with tutors and peers.

Occasionally students find it difficult to attend weekend sessions due to religious or cultural commitments. Although the School of Education is unable to change the timetable, we welcome discussion with prospective students who find themselves in this position. 

International Summer Postgraduate Institute (ISPI)

Route Organisation and Structure

This mode of study is open to all students wishing to pursue part-time study and its structure is particularly suited to the international student looking for an alternative to full-time masters level study in the UK. Because the teaching is delivered intensively at four-week summer schools students are able to retain their existing teaching positions (or other employment).

Our ISPI students come from a wide range of different countries, including: Barbados, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Nigeria, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, USA. In addition we often attract UK students employed overseas in international schools. This all adds to our vibrant and diverse culture.

The programme will provide you with an opportunity to further your professional development with colleagues from the UK and around the world. You will have all the expertise and facilities that come from working in a highly-rated university in a beautiful part of Britain and an opportunity to study in a department which is one of the country's highest rated Schools of Education in teaching and research.

The Summer Programme commences on 1 May each year. The deadline for applications is one month prior to this start date, on 1st April every year. The structure of the programme is as follows:

  • Year 1 - two taught modules
  • Year 2 - two taught modules

  • Year 3 - dissertation

Teaching Pattern

Each module is taught intensively in Durham over a period of one week during a July summer school, which lasts for four weeks and usually begins in the first or second week of July. This pattern enables students to benefit from working directly with colleagues, to experience and contribute to the research culture of the department, and to use the Durham facilities during their time here.

For further information and how to apply for a place International Summer Postgraduate Institute