Our Departments

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – a university like no other.

Welcome

At Durham University we are extremely proud of our staff and students. Prepare to be inspired. Prepare to achieve something extraordinary. Our academic staff are so much more than lecturers. They carry out ground-breaking research that shapes our departments, inspires our courses, and directly informs our teaching.

Our Departments and Faculties

Explore our 27 academic departments in-depth. Meet our staff, discover each department's facilities, events, news and research opportunities.
Professional Services

Our professional service departments include finance, immigration, recruitment & admissions, careers, and many others.
Library and Collections

Home to special collections, e-journals, databases, online services and extensive study spaces.