School of Education

About the School of Education
As one of the leading Schools of Education in the UK, our aim is to expand the frontiers of educational knowledge and to inspire our students to become the future architects of an equitable and sustainable world. Our students go on to successful careers in a wide range of different sectors.
Our research and scholarship impacts regionally, nationally and internationally; from shaping education policy and practice, to developing educational research, research methodology and research capacity, to informing school improvements and contributing to the professional development of teachers around the world.
Study with us
Undergraduate study
Choose from two undergraduate courses: a BA in Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or a broader Education Studies degree.
Postgraduate Study
We offer a broad range of postgraduate programmes, including teacher training pathways.
Our research
Our research, grouped into six clusters, has a positive impact on regional, national and global policy and practice.
Teacher training
We are an OFSTED outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for both Primary and Secondary phases.
Upcoming events
Crafting narrative and Foucauldian theory into the exploration and representation of educational leadership
Diaries of a Pandemic: Using diary research to investigate the implications of COVID-19 for UK female academics
Understanding the International Student Experience: One Size does not Fit All
Impression Management and Beginner Teacher Educators Transitioning: a cross cultural discourse
Get in touch
To find out more about our department and courses, contact us using the information below.
School of Education
Durham University
Leazes Road
Durham
DH1 1TA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 8195
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