Study at Durham
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Undergraduate Study
Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.
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Postgraduate Study
Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.
Undergraduate Study
Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.
Postgraduate Study
Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.
Covid-19
We are updating our Covid-19 webpages with information and guidance on a regular basis to reflect the latest government advice.
My tutors at Durham were supportive and helped open my eyes to the different avenues available to me after University. My experiences helped build my confidence, resilience and communication - giving me the necessary skills to represent myself to the best of my ability during interviews.
Astrud Turner
LLB Law
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Open Days, Visits and Tours
Find out about our teaching excellence, explore our award-winning facilities, and experience our distinctive college communities.
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Getting here, Access information and more...
Whatever new experiences you’re looking for, you’ll find your place within the evocative and historic surroundings of the city, county and community that is Durham.
Open Days, Visits and Tours
Find out about our teaching excellence, explore our award-winning facilities, and experience our distinctive college communities.
Getting here, Access information and more...
Whatever new experiences you’re looking for, you’ll find your place within the evocative and historic surroundings of the city, county and community that is Durham.
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Tackling the ‘Moothane’ problem - cutting greenhouse gas from livestock
Did you know that methane released by animals such as cows accounts for about 50 per cent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, and that one third of this is released indoors, in barns and sheds?Research news
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Students take key role in ground-breaking bacterial research
Undergraduate students from our Biosciences Department have joined forces with some of our leading academics and also colleagues from Northumbria and Liverpool Universities to identify two defence systems that protect bacteria from viruses.Research news
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Apes show similar interaction patterns to humans
A new study led by experts from our Psychology Department has revealed that apes such as chimps and bonobos show striking similarities to humans in how they interact using signals.Research news.png)
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Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.Research news
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Lumiere 2021 - Researching the fundamentals of time
As part of this year’s Lumiere light festival our Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics will be lit-up with a projection entitled 'Chronos', telling the story of time from nanoseconds to millennia. Here we explore how experts in our Department of Physics are behind research to measure time ever more accurately.Durham news
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University signs esports partnership with LDN UTD in UK university first
Durham has become the first UK University to form a collaboration with social purpose driven esports org LDN UTD. Working with the leading esports organisation, the partnership will bring the benefits of esports to students as well as the wider Durham community.Durham news
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Alumna, banking pioneer and green business leader to be honoured
Our graduates go on to enjoy inspiring careers and make a significant, lasting impact around the globe. We’re very pleased to be honouring one of them as she makes her way to Glasgow for COP26.Global Durham
Tackling the ‘Moothane’ problem - cutting greenhouse gas from livestock
Did you know that methane released by animals such as cows accounts for about 50 per cent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, and that one third of this is released indoors, in barns and sheds?
Research news
Students take key role in ground-breaking bacterial research
Undergraduate students from our Biosciences Department have joined forces with some of our leading academics and also colleagues from Northumbria and Liverpool Universities to identify two defence systems that protect bacteria from viruses.
Research news
Apes show similar interaction patterns to humans
A new study led by experts from our Psychology Department has revealed that apes such as chimps and bonobos show striking similarities to humans in how they interact using signals.
Research news
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Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.
Research news
Lumiere 2021 - Researching the fundamentals of time
As part of this year’s Lumiere light festival our Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics will be lit-up with a projection entitled 'Chronos', telling the story of time from nanoseconds to millennia. Here we explore how experts in our Department of Physics are behind research to measure time ever more accurately.
Durham news
University signs esports partnership with LDN UTD in UK university first
Durham has become the first UK University to form a collaboration with social purpose driven esports org LDN UTD. Working with the leading esports organisation, the partnership will bring the benefits of esports to students as well as the wider Durham community.
Durham news
Alumna, banking pioneer and green business leader to be honoured
Our graduates go on to enjoy inspiring careers and make a significant, lasting impact around the globe. We’re very pleased to be honouring one of them as she makes her way to Glasgow for COP26.
Global Durham
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Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients
We’re working on a new infrared light therapy that might have the potential to help people with dementia.Research news
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Extent of 19th Century election violence portrayed in brand new interactive map
Have you ever wondered what elections during the 19th Century were really like?Durham news
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New neutron lifetime measurement “key” to understanding early universe
A research team has refined its measurements of a particle that could be “key” to understanding the early universe.Research news
Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients
We’re working on a new infrared light therapy that might have the potential to help people with dementia.
Extent of 19th Century election violence portrayed in brand new interactive map
Have you ever wondered what elections during the 19th Century were really like?
New neutron lifetime measurement “key” to understanding early universe
A research team has refined its measurements of a particle that could be “key” to understanding the early universe.
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£1million donation helps North East students succeed at Durham University
We’ve received a £1million donation towards a major scholarships programme helping students from low-income backgrounds in North East England to study at Durham.Durham news
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Durham ranked 6th in UK university guide
We’ve been ranked 6th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.Student news
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Student enterprise tackling climate change
Our enterprising students and graduates are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.Student news
£1million donation helps North East students succeed at Durham University
We’ve received a £1million donation towards a major scholarships programme helping students from low-income backgrounds in North East England to study at Durham.
Durham ranked 6th in UK university guide
We’ve been ranked 6th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Student enterprise tackling climate change
Our enterprising students and graduates are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
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Why Shari'a law might be better suited for state-building in Somalia than external ideas
Professor Justin Willis, from our Department of History, comments on Shari'a law in Somalia and, in particular, Shari’a, Insha’allah which was recently published by Professor Mark Fathi Massoud from the University of California.Research news.png)
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My role as a Comissioner for Racial Justice
Professor Mike Higton, from our Department of Theology and Religion, has been appointed to the newly formed Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice in the Church of England. Here, he speaks about the role he hopes to play.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Sarah Everard, police culture and the ‘masculinised’ workplaces we can all help change
Professor Nicole Westmarland, Dr Stephen Burrell and Honorary Fellow Sandy Ruxton, from our Department of Sociology, address misogyny in our society and the role of organisations in preventing men’s violence against women.Research news.png)
Why Shari'a law might be better suited for state-building in Somalia than external ideas
Professor Justin Willis, from our Department of History, comments on Shari'a law in Somalia and, in particular, Shari’a, Insha’allah which was recently published by Professor Mark Fathi Massoud from the University of California.
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My role as a Comissioner for Racial Justice
Professor Mike Higton, from our Department of Theology and Religion, has been appointed to the newly formed Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice in the Church of England. Here, he speaks about the role he hopes to play.
Sarah Everard, police culture and the ‘masculinised’ workplaces we can all help change
Professor Nicole Westmarland, Dr Stephen Burrell and Honorary Fellow Sandy Ruxton, from our Department of Sociology, address misogyny in our society and the role of organisations in preventing men’s violence against women.
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Delight as County Durham reaches next stage of UK City of Culture 2025
News County Durham is a step closer to being crowned UK City of Culture 2025 has been met with joy and resolve by the partnership driving forward the bid.Durham news
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University encourages volunteering for all with new online platform
Durham University Volunteering and Outreach (DUVO) has launched a new online platform, created to make it even easier for staff and students to volunteer with any of the 80+ projects currently in action.Durham news
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Making Durham University truly Durham’s University – hear from our new Vice-Chancellor
Antony Long introduces himself as Acting Vice-Chancellor and provides an update on Michaelmas term as teaching begins.Durham news.png)
Delight as County Durham reaches next stage of UK City of Culture 2025
News County Durham is a step closer to being crowned UK City of Culture 2025 has been met with joy and resolve by the partnership driving forward the bid.
University encourages volunteering for all with new online platform
Durham University Volunteering and Outreach (DUVO) has launched a new online platform, created to make it even easier for staff and students to volunteer with any of the 80+ projects currently in action.
Making Durham University truly Durham’s University – hear from our new Vice-Chancellor
Antony Long introduces himself as Acting Vice-Chancellor and provides an update on Michaelmas term as teaching begins.
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Upcoming events
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Discover Durham Tours
Monday 25 October 2021 - Friday 29 October 20211:30 PM to 4:00 PMVarious Undergraduate Colleges
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Festival of Social Science 2021
Monday 1 November 2021 - Tuesday 30 November 20219:00 AM to 5:00 PMTBC
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Entrepreneurship and the Green Economy
Monday 1 November 2021 - Monday 1 November 202110:30 AM to 11:30 AMAlumni, Staff, Students and friends of Durham are invited to join this online lecture via Zoom.
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How We Remember and How We Forget
Wednesday 3 November 2021 - Wednesday 3 November 20216:00 PM to 7:00 PMBishop's Dining Room, University College
Discover Durham Tours
Monday 25 October 2021 - Friday 29 October 2021
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Various Undergraduate Colleges
Festival of Social Science 2021
Monday 1 November 2021 - Tuesday 30 November 2021
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TBC
Entrepreneurship and the Green Economy
Monday 1 November 2021 - Monday 1 November 2021
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Alumni, Staff, Students and friends of Durham are invited to join this online lecture via Zoom.
How We Remember and How We Forget
Wednesday 3 November 2021 - Wednesday 3 November 2021
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bishop's Dining Room, University College
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The Durham Global Alliance welcome event
The Durham Global Alliance was launched at an event at Durham Town Hall on Saturday 16 October. Aishwarya, an MSc Accounting student from India, attended the occasion and recounts her experience in this blog.
Chat to a student
Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They represent a range of different course and colleges. You can filter by subject or read their profiles to find out what college they are a member of.
Durham Inspired North East Scholarships
We’ve received a £1million donation for a major scholarships programme helping students from low-income backgrounds in North East England to study at Durham.