Postgraduate International Students
Durham is a truly world-class university with a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the globe.
Studying abroad is a unique and exciting experience. By coming to Durham you will be studying at a world top 100 university with a global reputation for teaching and research. Lecturers are world-leaders in their fields and students benefit from cutting-edge facilities.
Durham Geography:
Internationalisation and our research and teaching
Dr Karen Lai speaks about our commitment to internationalisation in the research and teaching we do in Geography at Durham. (YouTube video 3.01 mins)
Important Information for International Students
Our International Office are here to support you. Visit the dedicated International pages for everything you need to know about applying and studying in Durham and get your own personalised prospectus with just a few clicks.
International Students - Start here for all International Student information
English Language Requirements - Postgraduate Geography
Recognised English Language Tests
Taught Masters Programmes (MA/MSc)
Our Taught Masters programmes provide a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical approaches to identifying, understanding, framing, assessing & managing different aspects of risk. We offer 5 Taught Masters, each tailored to address urgent environmental, political, and social challenges.
Research Masters
Our Research Masters provides an opportunity to develop your research expertise and advanced skills. Pursue your own top or collaborate on a project designed by a supervisor in our world-leading research environment.
Doctoral Study
Our doctoral programme offers an exceptional opportunity to pursue original exciting research projects in a community of supportive staff and fellow postgraduate scholars. Numerous funding paths are available for home and international students across both human and physical geography.
Research and Impact
We are a large department of human and physical geographers conducting world-leading research that addresses pressing social and environmental challenges.
Social Sciences International Brochure
The stories presented in our International Brochure demonstrate sustained and positive engagement with international partners, particularly around work with social justice in society and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our 8 departments have funded research projects on every continent.
Contact Us
Founded in 1928, the Department of Geography at Durham University is one of the leading centres of geographical research and education in the world.
Department of Geography
Postgraduate Study
Durham University
Lower Mountjoy
South Road, Durham
DH1 3LE, UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 33418000