English Studies - Durham University

Welcome to Durham

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

You're joining one of the leading English departments in the UK. Ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024 and 38th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

You have an exciting time ahead of you. You are joining one of the few departments in the UK which teaches and researches literature produced in Britain from the early medieval period to the present day, as well as in anglophone literature from across the globe.

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 are one of the leading English Departments in the UK, and among the top 50 in the world, offering teaching and research of the highest quality.

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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 Department of English Studies

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

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About the Department of English Studies

Our Department is consistently rated as a top-five or higher English Department by various national guides, with courses covering the full spectrum of English literature from Anglo-Saxon to the present day.

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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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