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Postgraduate Study

Durham Geography is a world-leading centre of research, and our postgraduate community is central to our pursuit and delivery of excellence. Whether conducting original research or gaining experience in research-led teaching, our postgraduates work closely with staff to advance spatially informed knowledge that bridges theory and content and connects policy with practice. We have a vibrant and international community of over a hundred research and taught postgraduates. Our students explore cutting-edge issues across the wide range of issues to which geographers contribute. Postgraduate study at Durham aims to develop a range of high-level research, analytic, and communication skills that are transferable to multiple career paths. Our postgraduates are highly valued employees in government, third sector and private agencies, as well as academia.
We offer five taught postgraduate masters programmes as well as research-led programmes at the masters and doctoral level.

Taught Masters Programmes (MA/MSc)

Our Taught Masters programmes provide a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical approaches to identifying, understanding, framing, assessing and managing different aspects of risk.

We offer five taught masters programmes, each tailored to address urgent environmental, political, and social challenges. Learn more about our taught masters programmes here.

Our Taught Masters Programmes

Risk Masters Overview

Get a snapshot view of our different postgraduate courses
Risk Masters Students

MA in Environmental Hazards and Risk

Information on our MA in Environmental Hazards and Risk
Two Risk Masters Students

MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risk

Information on our MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risk
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Climate, Risk, and Politics

MA in Climate, Risk, and Society

Information on our MA in Climate, Risk, and Society
Four risk master students

MSc in Climate, Risk, and Society

Information on our MSc in Climate, Risk, and Society
Three people doing field research

MA in Risk, Security and Politics

Information on our MA in Risk, Security and Politics
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Postgraduate Open Day

Join us on 13 November to meet some of our expert academics, to find out more about funding and to learn how a PG qualification will benefit your future career.

Find out more about our Postgraduate Open Day

Research Masters and PhD Programmes

We offer research-intensive programmes at both the masters and doctoral level. These programmes are driven by your independent research, and are supervised by academic staff.

Our research postgraduates conduct cutting-edge research around the globe and across human and physical geography.

Pursuing your research interests at Durham Geography means joining a supportive postgraduate community.

 

  • Research Masters

    Our Research Masters provides an opportunity to develop your research expertise and advanced skills. Pursue your own topic or collaborate on a project designed by a supervisory in our world-leading research environment.
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  • 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 human and physical geography.
    Students working together in group

Research Masters

Our Research Masters provides an opportunity to develop your research expertise and advanced skills. Pursue your own topic or collaborate on a project designed by a supervisory in our world-leading research environment.
Female student in classroom

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 human and physical geography.
Students working together in group