Education - Durham University

Welcome to Durham

Congratulations on your offer to join our School of Education and welcome to your Masters Hub. Entry to this programme is extremely competitive, and holding an offer is a great achievement.

You have an exciting and challenging time ahead, joining one of the leading Schools of Education in the UK.

We are ranked 8th in subject in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and ranked in the World Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

We aim to expand the frontiers of educational knowledge and to inspire our students to become the future architects of an equitable and sustainable world. Our students go on to successful careers in a wide range of different sectors.

We look forward to meeting you in Durham in September and supporting you throughout your Durham journey.

Your Masters Hub

Your Masters Hub provides the information you need to accept your offer, apply for visas and funding, and prepare for your arrival in September.

Why a Durham Masters?

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

What Happens Next

Find out what happens now that you've submitted your application and prepare for the next stages of your postgraduate journey.

Visa Information

We have a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Find out more about visa information for entry to the UK.

Scholarship opportunities

We're committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.

Careers and development

We help you to make career plans and take the next steps towards getting where you want to be.

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The Durham experience

At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person.

Connect with Durham

Your Durham journey starts now. Find out more about upcoming events and connect with our community.

Programme information

We offer a broad range of postgraduate programmes designed to fit with our areas of expertise so that you can benefit from access to the most up-to-date research.

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Arrivals

Find key dates, information and support for international arrivals in Durham.

Accept your offer

Visit our Applicant Portal to accept your offer, upload your outstanding documents or ask us a question.

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Look closer at our School of Education

Take a lightning tour of day-to-day life at our School of Education with our one-minute video, filmed on and around campus.

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About the School of Education

As one of the leading Schools of Education in the UK, our aim is to expand the frontiers of educational knowledge and to inspire our students to become the future architects of an equitable and sustainable world.

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Take a tour

Want to get to know Durham? Take a self-guided tour with our Durham University Tours App or explore the University from home with our virtual and video tours.

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