Welcome to New Students - Durham University

Congratulations and Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

Hello and welcome to the Philosophy Department!

I’m Robin Hendry, the Head of Department, and I have been at Durham for many years. Congratulations on making it to Durham: I know that you’ve worked really hard for this, especially in these difficult times. We’ve also worked hard to provide an intellectually challenging programme of studies for your time with us. We’re a friendly and open group of people and look forward to welcoming you to our academic community. We’re a small department and so hope that you’ll get to know us well.

This page provides a launching pad. You’ll find links to everything you’ll need to help you prepare to join us. If there’s anything you don’t find here then please contact us via undergraduate.philosophy@durham.ac.uk

Professor Robin Hendry

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Studying philosophy at Durham is an opportunity to be in a warm, welcoming space, surrounded by other people who love the subject as much as you. From the lecturers’ infectious passion for what they’re teaching, to the open but energetic seminar discussions that regularly spill over into the walk home, it's hard for the passion you already have not to be constantly increased. The staff are wonderful at assuring that everyone has the space to and feels comfortable saying what they want.

Nik Land

Course Rep - Philosophy Single Honours

Department Information

Department information will be available using the links below in due course, please check back regularly.

https://blackboard.durham.ac.uk/ultra

https://durhamuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/PhilosophyStudentInformationandSupport

Next steps

Enrol online

Registration Process - Checklist for new students.

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Registering for your programme and specific modules

Link to Banner Self Service

Your first week in Durham – University Induction Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.

Your Personal Induction Planner

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Useful links

Matriculation

Colleges

Library

Durham Students' Union

Enrichment

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Finding Your Way Around Durham

Learn more about the wider student experience at Durham

Student updates

Check out our student blogs to read more about life at Durham from our students. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Highlights

What to bring to University

Read our top recommendations to add to your packing list ready for your arrival at Durham.
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