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School of Government and International Affairs Masters Hub

Why a Durham Masters?

Postgraduate study at Durham expands your knowledge and skills, enabling you to specialise in your chosen subject area, enhance your career prospects or take your career in a different direction.

World-Class Education

Our programmes are exceptional, and are consistently ranked in a number of prestigious listings.
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What Our Students Say

Find out what our current students and alumni have to say about the advantages of studying at Durham.
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Your Department

We are a research-intensive department that uses innovative teaching techniques to ensure we combine our latest world-leading research into the programmes we deliver.
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Alumni Network

Graduating from Durham means you'll be part of a truly global Alumni network, unlocking international connections to support your future career.
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