Department of Engineering

We consider Engineering as an integrated subject rather than sub-dividing the discipline into narrow areas. As a result, our courses produce modern engineers who are capable of solving problems across the traditional engineering boundaries.

Welcome to Engineering at Durham

As part of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities, Durham University has a longstanding and powerful commitment to research and research-led teaching. We are recognised as one of the leading centres of research in Engineering in the world. Our research covers a wide range of topics, and we encourage interdisciplinary research within the Department as well as national and international cooperation.

Our degree programmes are accredited by the Professional Engineering Institutions on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means that graduating students will be deemed to have satisfied certain academic requirements. The MEng programmes fully satisfy the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng programmes partially satisfy the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), and will fully meet the requirement when complemented with accredited Further Learning. The accredited MSc programmes meet the accreditation requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an accredited CEng (partial) BEng (Hons) or an accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.

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6th The Guardian University Guide 2025

6th The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

22nd QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

96% of students in graduate-level employment within 15 months of graduation (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Undergraduate study

We have outstanding course content that equips young engineers with the problem solving skills of the 21st century.
Postgraduate study

We have a rich research background, which can be a huge advantage to any prospective postgraduate student in our fields of expertise.

Undergraduate study

We have outstanding course content that equips young engineers with the problem solving skills of the 21st century.

Postgraduate study

We have a rich research background, which can be a huge advantage to any prospective postgraduate student in our fields of expertise.

Our research

Our academic staff’s research interests feed through into the modules available to students, who are exposed to, and actively involved in, some of the cutting-edge research that goes on in the Department.

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This is a very interesting and exciting time to become an Engineer and Durham University provides the perfect environment to begin this journey.

Professor Charles Augarde

Head of Department

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BGA Masters Dissertation Prize 2024 Awarded to MEng Graduate Michael Dixon

We are delighted to announce that Michael Dixon, an MEng graduate, has been awarded the 2024 British Geotechnical Association Masters Dissertation Prize.

Durham news
Engineering PhD Student Presents at Parliament in STEM for Britain Finals

Emilia Russell, a PhD student in the Department of Engineering, was selected as a finalist for the prestigious STEM for Britain 2025 competition.

Durham news
£11.5m project to turn sewage into sustainable fuels

Our engineering and energy researchers are sharing in £11.5m to turn sewage sludge into sustainable fuels for transport and carbon products for agriculture and industry.

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