Postgraduate study

Durham
A globally outstanding
centre of teaching and
research excellence,
a collegiate community of
extraordinary people,
a unique and historic setting
– a university like no other.
UK Top 10 University
ranked fifth in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and sixth in The Complete University Guide 2020.

World Top 40
for employer reputation in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
World Top 100
university, ranked 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.

Blast Beach
Only a 25-minute journey away from Durham City, this beach is a remarkable natural gem of a location and National Trust site along the County Durham Heritage Coast.


Durham Cathedral
Matriculation in the Cathedral marks the start of your academic journey at Durham. Once successful, you return here to graduate from Durham University.
Cathedral Website
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About Matriculation and Graduation in the Cathedral
State-of-the-art Facilities
Durham University combines it's unique heritage with state of the art, high-tech facilities, like the featured wind tunnel on our Science Site in Lower Mountjoy, to support and boost your studies.

A place for you
At Durham, you can expect the warmest of welcomes into the rich extra-curricular culture of our collegiate family. There can be so much more to student life than studying – and nowhere more so than at Durham - where you'll find an unrivalled experience outside of your studies. And all this within the evocative and historic surroundings of the city, county and community that is Durham.


World-class teaching and research
Whether you’re looking to connect with international industry and business through your work, or the global academic research community, as a postgraduate at Durham you can expect the freedom and facilities to explore what’s important to you. With a mutually supportive and diverse group of exceptional peers and supervisors, you’ll be both a challenger and challenged, pushing the boundaries of current thinking and research.
State of the art Facilities
When you join Durham University, you will find excellent facilities to complement, enhance and support your studies.
We provide an environment where you can be truly inspired.
What is studying here really like? Our student bloggers know best
Studying online at Durham University Business School

Nothing puts to practice time management and patience like studying a part-time MA programme while working a full-time job and being a parent to three cheeky children. I graduated with an undergraduate degree in Management...
(2 Feb 2021) » Studying online at Durham University Business School
Why Study for a Doctorate in Business Administration?

When I began my Master of Business Administration (MBA) five years ago, I had one clear goal: to graduate. My plan was to go back to school, challenge myself, and return to work. It was...
(13 Oct 2020) » Why Study for a Doctorate in Business Administration?
A short overview of the UARCTIC Network and the opportunities it offers for Arctic researchers

Cover shot – A view of Nuuk, October 2017 What is the UARCTIC? When I started studying the Arctic Region and its indigenous peoples, I had little knowledge about its features and peculiarities. After moving...
(6 Aug 2020) » A short overview of the UARCTIC Network and the opportunities it offers for Arctic researchers