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Postgraduate Study

We offer a broad range of postgraduate programmes which have been designed to fit with our areas of expertise so that you can benefit from access to the most up-to-date research. A number of study options are available, including part time and full time routes.

Regardless of whether you are a home or an international student, you will benefit most from our range of degrees if you are interested in education and educational management in schools, further or higher education, as well as in educational administration.
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Postgraduate Study

We offer a broad range of postgraduate programmes which have been designed to fit with our areas of expertise so that you can benefit from access to the most up-to-date research. A number of study options are available, including part time and full time routes.

Regardless of whether you are a home or an international student, you will benefit most from our range of degrees if you are interested in education and educational management in schools, further or higher education, as well as in educational administration.

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, you should visit our Teacher Training section, which has further information on each of the courses we run where you can gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), including our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programmes.

  • Teacher training

    Our Centre for Teacher Education is an OFSTED Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Education (ITE), for both Primary and Secondary phases.
    Students working on a task creation
  • Taught courses

    With both full-time and part-time options, our MA programmes appeal to students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
    Examples of children's education books

Teacher training

Our Centre for Teacher Education is an OFSTED Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Education (ITE), for both Primary and Secondary phases.
Students working on a task creation

Taught courses

With both full-time and part-time options, our MA programmes appeal to students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Examples of children's education books
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To find out more about our department and courses, contact us using the information below.

School of Education

Durham University
Confluence Building
Lower Mountjoy
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
United Kingdom


Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 8195