小学教育学位提供合格的教师身份（QTS），对于那些致力于在小学从事教学职业的人来说是理想的选择。除了准备教授整个课程外，该课程还使您成为特定课程领域的专家：英语，数学，科学或计算机。该课程有两个主要部分：学术性和专业性。成功完成这两个部分将获得具有合格教师资格（QTS）的荣誉学位。专业组件专注于授予QTS所需的标准。这包括在各种学校中长达30周的学习经历，以及一项解决影响孩子学习环境的整个学校问题的计划。在学校培训中心的基础上，我们对该计划有非常牢固的伙伴关系安排。
At Durham University, we are passionate about developing high-quality teachers who aspire to make a difference to the lives of their pupils, both now and in the future. At the core of our vision is a more equitable world in which education plays an important role in enabling individuals, communities and societies to flourish.<br><br>The Primary Education degree is ideal if you are committed to a teaching career in a primary school. You will complete a minimum of 140 days school experience, including training about whole-school issues that affect children's learning environment. The QTS element is accredited by Newcastle University and awarded by the Department of Education.<br><br>The degree develops the professional knowledge and understanding to provide a foundation for effective teaching in a primary school. This includes:<br><br>An understanding of responsibilities and roles of the primary teacher<br>An understanding of schools and National Curriculum as the framework for children's formal learning<br>In-depth knowledge and understanding of core National Curriculum subjects<br>Knowledge and understanding of other primary curriculum subjects to support effective teaching<br>Classroom effectiveness, drawing upon expertise of practising teachers<br>Personal educational philosophy<br>A professional approach to your work.<br>The degree is aligned with the research focus of the department, offering up-to-date, relevant materials to support you as a developing teacher.