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Technical issues with Postgraduate 2027 course pages

We are currently experiencing some technical issues with our website, which means that Postgraduate courses for 2027 entry are not currently displaying correctly in our course search. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, it is still possible to view the Postgraduate courses by searching for the specific subject you are interested in. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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    Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.

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    Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.

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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.

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You'll find a lot of these in Durham: Bridges, river bends, beautiful historic buildings, trees and more. 

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Students at one of the many independent coffee shops in Durham. 

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A typical scene on the Bailey in the centre of Durham. 

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One of our many award-winning Buildings: the Ogden Centre. 

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Loads of study spaces and resources: Inside our main library, the Bill Bryson Library

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Get moving! Our Sports and Wellbeing Park is full of cutting-edge facilities and has you covered. 

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The never conquered Durham Castle: Now the home for our University College. 

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Ustinov college - our only postgraduate only college. 

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To achieve the extraordinary, you’ll need access to exceptional and sustainable facilities.

 

At Durham, you’ll find modern and purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as state-of-the-art labs and well-stocked libraries.

 

The historic city of Durham is compact, yet varied. Easy to get around, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting pursuits, and also a huge number of places to eat, drink and meet friends. So whatever your interests, you are certain to find your place here.

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With Durham, the emphasis was on potential. Rather than seeing me as a finished product I was able to make mistakes, and learn in the process.
Emily Smith
English Literature