Psychology - Durham University

Welcome to Durham

Congratulations on your offer to study with us in the Department of Psychology at Durham. Entry onto this programme is extremely competitive and holding an offer is a great achievement. If you accept, you have a great time ahead of you in a really friendly department.

We pride ourselves on being a collegiate and welcoming department, committed to success for all who work and study here. We are ranked in the Top 15 Psychology Departments in the UK, and Top 100 in the world.

Our Masters programmes provide students with core skills, ideal for continuing on to complete a PhD, taking a research position, or entering the workplace. Our postgraduate students are supervised by academics with expertise in their fields and have the opportunity to engage with the local vibrant research community.

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

The Department of Psychology has a rich research background, which can be a huge advantage to any prospective postgraduate student in our fields of expertise.

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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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About the Department of Psychology

Our aim in the Department of Psychology is to give the best education possible. We pride ourselves on being a collegiate and welcoming department, committed to success for all who study with us.

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Look closer at our Department of Psychology

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

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Join our community

Connect and chat with students studying your chosen subject

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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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