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Durham History Department
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Undergraduate Study

From its medieval origins as the burial site of St Cuthbert, to the North-East's part in the industrial revolution, Durham is a place truly steeped in history.

Within a stone's throw of the Department is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes both our magnificent Cathedral, one of the most outstanding works of medieval architecture in the world, and Castle, parts of which date from around 1072. The Department of History's reputation in undergraduate education is similarly distinguished.
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From North America to the UK: A History student talks about studying at Durham

Undergraduate student Emma talks about her experiences of studying and living in Durham, the world class sports facilities on offer and the supportive environment of our Colleges.

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Undergraduate Study

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Prospective Students

The reputation of our History Department is the product of the quality and commitment of our staff, and the breadth of our teaching
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Undergraduate Courses

We teach everything from the history of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria through to the making of modern Africa
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Student Experience

Durham University delivers an unrivalled experience both within and outside of your studies

Scholarships

Durham University is committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.
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Study Abroad

Our undergraduates have the opportunity to spend a year abroad in Europe or further afield
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Employability

You will acquire numerous transferrable skills throughout your degree that can be harnessed for your career, allowing you to articulate them in outward-facing manners
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Sample Lectures

Here, you can view a range of sample or taster lectures by colleagues to get a sense of the breadth and depth of topics that might be studied at Durham
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International students

Find more information for international History students.
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Get in Touch

Questions about studying here? There are lots of ways to contact the University and the Department
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Look Closer at Our Department of History

Discover the big picture and the little details of our Department of History.

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Durham Tours

Fancy taking a virtual tour around Durham? Our brand new 'Durham University Tours' app is available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!

Learn more about our virtual tours