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Postgraduate Study

The Department of Engineering has a rich research background, which can be a huge advantage to any prospective postgraduate student in our fields of expertise.

We pride ourselves on not only our world leading research, but also our links to significant industry partners. It is a very challenging and exciting time to become an Engineer and Durham University provides the perfect environment to begin this journey.
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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We've announced 100 scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income households who apply for postgraduate study in September 2025. The scholarships will consist of £3,000 per year for taught programmes or £2,000 per year for MRes programmes.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply
When I applied to study at Durham University, I was certainly not expecting so many favourable aspects that have made my time here very enjoyable. The lectures are of very high quality, and given by experts in each subject. Assignments are at times demanding but also very rewarding, since I have been able to use new software and solve real-life problems in the field of renewable energy generation and integration.
Sebastian Sanchez Perez-Moreno
MSc New and Renewable Energy Graduate

Scholarships and Prizes

Several scholarships are available to apply, including Alumni Fee Scholarship; see the comprehensive lists of scholarships here and here to check coverage, eligibility and application deadlines.

In particular, we offer scholarships to international applicants from six countries; details can be found here. For international applicants from other countries, a list of other scholarships can be found here. Additionally, STEM students from North East England may be eligible for the Guy Beresford Scholarship, offered through Hatfield College.

The department also offers 15 prizes to the students of outstanding performance at the end of each academic year.

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Postgraduate (Taught) Admissions

Admission Tutor Dr Pete Matthews talks about postgraduate (taught) admissions.

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Postgraduate (Research) Admissions

Postgraduate Research Director Prof Will Coombs talks about postgraduate (research) admissions.

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Study with us

The Postgraduate Programmes in the Department of Engineering are divided into the Taught Master of Science Degree Programmes, which involve a substantial portion of classroom-based learning, and the Research Programmes, including both the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science by Research, which involve individualised training and are focused on an extensive research project/thesis.

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