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.
How to Visit Us
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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.
City of Culture 2025
We’re proud to be supporting Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. Being named UK City of Culture 2025 would benefit communities across Durham City and County, turning a national and international spotlight on the area’s rich landscape, heritage and culture.
What's new?
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Helping our region to thrive
We're proud to be part of how North East England is changing and developing, making Durham an even more attractive place to study, work and live.Durham news
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Earliest report of ball lightning in England discovered
Our historians and physicists have come together to discover what appears to be the earliest known account of a rare weather phenomenon called ball lightning in England.Research news
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How do music listeners think emotions sound like in music?
Experts in our top-rated Music Department are recognised globally for their outstanding innovation and research in Music.Research news
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Sports and Cultural Events in County Durham
This July will see the return of Durham City Run Festival. Once again we’ll be supporting the event as a major partner. The festival will take place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July, with events throughout the city and at our venues. With the return of the popular Durham City Run 10K and 5K races, along with the Run Like a Legend Mile, and Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track.Student news
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Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
We would like to wish all those preparing for and celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Tiger a very happy and healthy New Year. We are delighted that this year we will be able to enjoy a range of exciting celebrations taking place across the University and City.Global Durham
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Information about political funding unlikely to sway voters
Greater information about who funds political campaigns is unlikely to influence how people vote, according to new research by our School of Government and International Affairs.Research news
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Younger well educated social media users more likely to spot fake news
Research at the School has found that training could be an effective strategy to reduce the spread of misinformation online.Business School News
Helping our region to thrive
We're proud to be part of how North East England is changing and developing, making Durham an even more attractive place to study, work and live.
Earliest report of ball lightning in England discovered
How do music listeners think emotions sound like in music?
Sports and Cultural Events in County Durham
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
Information about political funding unlikely to sway voters
Younger well educated social media users more likely to spot fake news
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The University of the Arctic (UArctic) has appointed Professor Philip Steinberg UArctic Chair in Political Geography
Professor Steinberg discusses Durham’s role as an Arctic research hub, some of Durham’s ongoing Arctic research initiatives, and the significance of the UArctic network.Research news
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Physics at Durham to lead International Collaboration on “Developing Molecular Quantum Technologies”
Professor Simon Cornish from the Department of Physics has secured funding to lead an international collaboration on “Developing Molecular Quantum Technologies”.Research news
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World's first confocal light microscope to study chiral molecules
Pioneering scientists from our Department of Chemistry have invented the world’s first advanced laser scanning confocal microscope that can track left and right-handed molecules, also known as enantiomers of chiral molecules, within live cells.Research news
The University of the Arctic (UArctic) has appointed Professor Philip Steinberg UArctic Chair in Political Geography
Professor Steinberg discusses Durham’s role as an Arctic research hub, some of Durham’s ongoing Arctic research initiatives, and the significance of the UArctic network.
Physics at Durham to lead International Collaboration on “Developing Molecular Quantum Technologies”
World's first confocal light microscope to study chiral molecules
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Durham Drama Festival returns for 2022
Now in its 48th year, the annual Durham Drama Festival takes to the stage from 30 January – 6 February in exciting venues across Durham city. The festival is week-long celebration of new writing created by our students, made up of eight brand new full-length, productions and showcases student-written extracts in a launch night performance. This year promises diverse genres and styles of play with something for everyone.Durham news
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Durham and Steinway – Setting the standard for musical excellence
To celebrate our announcement of becoming the only all-Steinway University in the UK, a number of our musically talented students have recently travelled to London for a rare opportunity to take part in a prestigious Steinway masterclass. The University’s Chancellor and world-renowned opera singer, Sir Thomas Allen, accompanied the group.Student news
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Inspiring the extraordinary with project pro:NE
At Durham, we are a community of over 20,000 students and staff from all over the world.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Durham Drama Festival returns for 2022
Now in its 48th year, the annual Durham Drama Festival takes to the stage from 30 January – 6 February in exciting venues across Durham city. The festival is week-long celebration of new writing created by our students, made up of eight brand new full-length, productions and showcases student-written extracts in a launch night performance. This year promises diverse genres and styles of play with something for everyone.
Durham and Steinway – Setting the standard for musical excellence
Inspiring the extraordinary with project pro:NE
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How can we stay safe from Covid-19?
In response to the UK Government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Professor Claire Horwell, Professor of Geohealth in our Department of Earth Sciences and Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, explores how best to stay safe.Research news
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The Lost Daughter: portraying the darker sides of motherhood on the page and the screen
Dr Katrin Wehling-Giorgi, from our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, explores aspects of motherhood portrayed in a recent adaptation of Elena Ferrante's The Lost Daughter.Research news.png)
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Renewable energy: US tax credits for wind and solar mostly benefit big banks
Dr Sarah Knuth, from our Department of Geography, examines the US government’s main monetary incentive for renewable energy and finds that it isn’t working how it should be.Research news
How can we stay safe from Covid-19?
In response to the UK Government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Professor Claire Horwell, Professor of Geohealth in our Department of Earth Sciences and Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, explores how best to stay safe.
The Lost Daughter: portraying the darker sides of motherhood on the page and the screen
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Renewable energy: US tax credits for wind and solar mostly benefit big banks
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Durham in world top 30 most international universities
We’ve been named as one of the world’s most international universities by the Times Higher Education (THE).Global Durham
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A world of opportunity
We’ve recently welcomed over 20 new apprentices across the University and are able to fund their training thanks to the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy.Durham news
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Exhibition explores art of traditional storytelling in Japan
We’re exploring the art behind a traditional form of Japanese storytelling in a new exhibition at our Oriental Museum.Global Durham
Durham in world top 30 most international universities
We’ve been named as one of the world’s most international universities by the Times Higher Education (THE).
A world of opportunity
Exhibition explores art of traditional storytelling in Japan
Upcoming events
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New Year Lantern Festival: late night special opening
Tuesday 15 February 2022 - Tuesday 15 February 20226:00 PM to 8:00 PMOriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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Monogatari: the art of storytelling in Japanese woodblock prints
Friday 28 January 2022 - Sunday 15 May 202210:00 AM to 4:00 AMOriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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Introduction to International Boundaries: Definition, Delimitation and Dispute Resolution
Friday 1 January 2021 - Saturday 31 December 202212:00 AM to 11:59 PMOnline workshop
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Households in Extractive Communities: A Crucial Dimension of Energy Transition
Monday 31 January 2022 - Monday 31 January 20221:00 PM to 2:00 PMIAS Seminar Room, Cosins Hall.
New Year Lantern Festival: late night special opening
Monogatari: the art of storytelling in Japanese woodblock prints
Introduction to International Boundaries: Definition, Delimitation and Dispute Resolution
Households in Extractive Communities: A Crucial Dimension of Energy Transition
Research at Durham: Making an Impact
Our research is making a positive difference to the lives of people all around the world. Across our faculties of Arts and Humanities, our Business School, Science, and Social Sciences and Health, the work of our experts is having a big impact.
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From Our Student Blog: Reflections on my first Spring Festival in Durham
Tangyi Huang, a Computer Science student at University College tells us about his first year away from family at Lunar New Year.
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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.
Steinway Masterclass - setting the standard for musical excellence
To celebrate our announcement of becoming the only all-Steinway University in the UK, a number of our musically talented students travelled to London for a rare opportunity to take part in a prestigious Steinway masterclass.