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Alumni

Welcome to the alumni pages of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Our students remain valued part of our community after their graduation. These pages detail how our alumni can keep in touch and participate in the work of the School, and allow potential and current students to see where a Durham modern languages degree might lead. 

  • Undergraduate employability

    A BA in Modern Languages from Durham will provide you with an impressive and unique portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and placement experiences that is much valued by employers worldwide.
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  • Postgraduate careers

    Our masters and PhD programmes give graduates an excellent chance of success in the competitive graduate labour market. Some remain within the Higher Education sector while others will use their specialist knowledge or generic skills to have successful careers in other fields.
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Undergraduate employability

A BA in Modern Languages from Durham will provide you with an impressive and unique portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and placement experiences that is much valued by employers worldwide.
Map made up of different books

Postgraduate careers

Our masters and PhD programmes give graduates an excellent chance of success in the competitive graduate labour market. Some remain within the Higher Education sector while others will use their specialist knowledge or generic skills to have successful careers in other fields.
Alumni standing in the middle of a shopping street
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Durham University ranks 64th in the world for Employer Reputation

Durham University ranks 64th in the world for Employer Reputation

The QS World University Rankings have once again confirmed the strength of Durham's industrial and business partnerships. We rank particularly well for our global reputation for employability, reaching 64th in the world.

Learn more about the latest QS rankings

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We're keen to maintain contact with our alumni. Follow us on our social media for all our news.

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Donations

Alumni donations allow us to offer scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and bursaries to support student travel, book purchase and other opportunities.

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Get in touch

Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities at The School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

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