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BA Primary Education

At Durham University, our vision is to be a leader in the development of high-quality teachers who aspire, through their scholarly, reflective and inspirational practice, to make a difference to the lives of their students, both now and in the future.

To achieve this vision, Durham’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) curriculum is co-designed and delivered in collaboration between university-based and school-based expert colleagues. The Core Content Framework (CCF) explains the areas of expertise that trainees need to learn during the ITT year, as a minimum entitlement. The careful integration of all elements of the CCF forms the core of Durham’s BA Primary Education curriculum. Durham’s ITT curriculum places great emphasis on enhancing trainees’ subject knowledge and teaching for understanding – trainees ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’. The ITT curriculum also integrates additional analysis and critique of theory, research and expert practice that tutors and school expert partners consider appropriate.

The BA Primary Education ensures that what we teach is informed by a range of high-quality research evidence.

The Primary Education degree is ideal if you are committed to a teaching career in a primary school. You will complete a minimum of 120 days school experience, including training about whole-school issues that affect children’s learning environment. You will also engage in Intensive Training and Practice opportunities which strengthen links between evidence and classroom practice. The degree programme offers the opportunity to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and this is awarded through an accredited provider, Newcastle University.

The degree develops the professional knowledge and understanding to provide a foundation for effective teaching in a primary school. This includes:

An understanding of responsibilities and roles of the primary teacher
An understanding of schools and the National Curriculum as the framework for children’s formal learning
In-depth knowledge and understanding of core National Curriculum subjects
Knowledge and understanding of foundation primary curriculum subjects
Classroom effectiveness, drawing upon expertise of expert teachers
Personal educational philosophy
Development of a professional identity.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career development and support at every stage
At Durham University you will plan for your future, meet employers and develop your employability skills. Durham University produces some of the UK’s most employable graduates.

In a highly competitive graduate employment landscape, graduates need to demonstrate their strengths and experience to potential employers. You will start to gain the skills for career success at the International Study Centre.

Career-focussed activities are built in to your pathway programme, including:

identifying your personal strengths and areas for development
developing key employability skills such as problem solving, teamwork, time management and communication
creating a personal development plan, identifying your goals for future success.
At the University
When you successfully progress to your degree at Durham you can take full advantage of the University’s wider career services at the Careers & Enterprise Centre. This includes access to careers advice, support to launch your own business, and access to many of the online resources – even after you graduate. In addition international students can receive tailored information including details of overseas opportunities and employers, and platforms such as Student Circus.

Develop your skills
Developing your academic and employability skills is key to being prepared for your study and work during and after your time at University. The Careers & Enterprise Centre can help you identify opportunities to help you understand and develop the skills you will need. You will have the opportunity to:

Attend sessions that provide practical advice about skills such as, performing well at assessment centres

Handling video interviews
Developing digital skills
Writing applications

You can also develop your employability skills using a wide range of resources, including a work readiness assessment, and the Durham Online Career Planning Programme, which includes pathways on Knowing Yourself and Employers’ Expectations, Exploring Options, Goal Setting and Career Action Planning, and Successful Applications and Assessments.

Build your work experience
Many degrees offer the opportunity for work experience. A wide variety of opportunities are advertised by the Careers & Enterprise Centre, including placement years, internships, local part-time jobs and voluntary work.
A dedicated Work Experience Development team create and run a number of work experience and internship programmes, specifically for Durham students. Taking into account the needs and interests of the student cohort, these programmes are intended to support students in gaining valuable work experience in highly sought after career areas.

The Student Employment Service can help you to find and apply for part-time work both on-campus and in the local area. Many employers value a broad range of skills that can be developed through part-time employment.
A number of events are hosted throughout the year, which are useful when searching for part-time jobs and work experience opportunities

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

Standard XII

A*A*A

Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.

A*AA

Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAA

Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAB

Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

ABB

Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

Note: Standard XII from CBSE or CISCE Boards and some State Boards only are accepted for entry. State Boards considered on a case by case basis.

The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to:
MBA program
The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5.
International Foundation Year
The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills.
Other programs
If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University.
The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program.
Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.

Durham University

Durham , England ,United Kingdom