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Congratulations and Welcome to the Department of English Studies

Professor Peter Garratt on a beachOn behalf of the Department and all my colleagues, welcome to Durham, where we hope you will spend three enjoyable and rewarding years, not only in the study of English Literature, but also taking advantage of all the opportunities university life has to offer.

Professor Peter Garratt
Head of Department

University student
Studying English Literature at Durham is an amazing experience. The Department is incredibly welcoming and supportive, offering a variety of opportunities during Induction week and beyond to help the transition into degree-level learning. I enjoy studying in such a vibrant environment like Durham, with events around the city and in different colleges adding to the wider student experience. The best advice I have been given over the course of my degree is to be bold — pick a module that may be challenging, or join a society you may be unsure of. Through these I have made some incredible friendships. Durham is a stunning place, and I hope you enjoy all that the English Department has to offer!

Isabelle Bristow
Undergraduate Course Rep - English Studies

 

 

Department Information

Your induction pack, emailed in mid-August, provides lots of information about your programme and English Studies modules.

Please enrol and then register for the optional modules you wish to study using the links shown below.  English Studies students should register for their modules on Sunday 1st September 2024.

If you have any queries, please email us via english.studies@durham.ac.uk and we will be happy to help.

Next steps

Enrol online

Enrolment opens eight weeks before the start of your programme.
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Registering for your programme and specific modules

English Studies students should choose their modules on Sunday 1st September 2024. Log in to Banner Self Service to enrol and register for your modules.
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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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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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Welcome to Durham – and stop worrying!

Moving to University can be a daunting prospect but there’s no need to worry, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Get in touch

If you have any queries about any of this information or any aspect of coming to Durham please contact us.

English Studies Department

77 Hallgarth Street

Durham

DH1 3AY

Tel: +44 (0) 191 33 42500