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Welcome and Orientation 2023

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Use the links below to visit the Welcome page for your department/programme:

Anthropology

One of the largest departments in the UK and is ranked 23rd globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Archaeology

One of the leading centres for the study of archaeology and is ranked 10th in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

Biosciences

Ranked 5th in The Complete University Guide 2024 and a 100% internationally recognised research environment (REF 2021).

Business School

A truly international business school with over 100 nationalities represented, where experts share a passion for exceptional teaching and research.

Classics and Ancient History

Consistently one of the top Classics and Ancient History Departments in the UK and ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide by Subject 2024.

Combined Honours in Social Sciences

Combined Honours in Social Sciences provides flexibility and choice across Durham’s breadth of world-renowned research-led education.

Computer Science

Ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide 2024, committed to high quality teaching and research in a brand-new, purpose built building.

Chemistry

A top 5 UK Department (Complete University Guide 2024) with 96% of research outputs ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

Earth Sciences

In the World Top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and ranked 4th in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Education

One of the leading Schools of Education in the UK and ranked in the top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Engineering

Engineering has been taught here since 1838; the first course of its kind in England. Today, we are ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2024.

English Studies

Ranked 3rd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023 and one of the few English departments teaching and researching early medieval to present-day literature.

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MA Environmental Humanities

This interdisciplinary Postgraduate programme explores how methods and insights from humanities can contribute to developing a response to environmental crisis.

Geography

A world-leading centre of geographic education, ranked joint 14th (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Government and International Affairs

A research-intensive department, our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) is ranked 7th in the UK for Politics in the Complete University Guide 2023.

History

Set within a magnificent World Heritage Site, our Department of History is ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide by Subject 2024.

Law

A world leader in legal education, ranked 5th in The Complete University Guide 2023 and 46th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

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Liberal Arts

Bringing together Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business, our innovative degree programme allows you to pursue your unique interests.

Masters in Data Science

With data playing an increasingly significant role, and impacting all areas of our lives, expertise in data science is becoming ever more important.

Medical Humanities

The postgraduate Medical Humanities programme combines humanities and social sciences to study health beyond the domain of medicine.

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Mathematical Sciences

Ranked 4th for Maths in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2024, with 96% of research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

This highly diverse Postgraduate programme covers an exciting range of topics from Late Antiquity to the late eighteenth century, with a global range.

Modern Languages and Cultures

Our Department consists of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and the Centre for Foreign Language Study.

Music

Ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide by Subject 2024, our Music Department is complemented by numerous extracurricular choirs, orchestras, opera and jazz groups.

Natural Sciences

The Durham Natural Science community is a lively, friendly group of people committed to the pursuit of a broad knowledge of science.

Philosophy

Ranked 4th in the UK for employability with an 85% score in the Times Good University Guide 2023, our Philosophy Department equips students to answer difficult questions.

Physics

A thriving centre for research and education, ranked 2nd in the UK for Physics in The Guardian University League table 2023.

Psychology

Ranked in the Top 10 Psychology Departments in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024), and Top 100 in the world (QS World Rankings 2023).

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Sociology

Founded in 1964, ranked 2nd in the UK for Criminology and 6th in the UK for Sociology in The Guardian University Guide 2023.

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Sport and Exercise Sciences

Consistently ranked in Top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and named Sports University of the Year (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Theology & Religion

Ranked 6th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, our Department of Theology and Religion was founded in 1832 and has an international reputation.

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Common Awards (Theology, Ministry and Mission)

Theological Education Institutions (TEIs) are part of a national network delivering academic programmes in Theology, Ministry and Mission, validated by Durham University.

Follow the link below for information, guidance and support to TEIs, students and other key stakeholders who operate with the Common Awards framework.

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