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Study that works for you

Achieve your new year goals with postgraduate study.

We’re flexible around your needs. Whether that’s your job, family or other interests. We deliver our courses through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials and with many of our course available on a part-time basis, you’re sure to find something that fits you.

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Your postgraduate journey starts here

Take your next step to extraordinary by learning more about postgraduate study at Durham.

Postgraduate scholarships

We offer a range of support to help ensure that the brightest and best students can access a world-class education.
Submitting your application

Learn more about applying for postgraduate taught and PCGE courses.
Open days and visits

Join us at an upcoming event and discover how you can become part of our vibrant postgraduate community.

Postgraduate scholarships

We offer a range of support to help ensure that the brightest and best students can access a world-class education.

Submitting your application

Learn more about applying for postgraduate taught and PCGE courses.

Open days and visits

Join us at an upcoming event and discover how you can become part of our vibrant postgraduate community.

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Apply today via our Applicant Portal

Reach your potential

When you graduate from Durham University, you join a global community of over 200,000 highly sought-after alumni. Search for your next degree today and achieve your goals with postgraduate study.

Find your degree

My experience as a postgraduate student has been great. I have felt academically and emotionally supported by all members of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

James

Mres Sport and Exercise Sciences / Grey College

Financial support

We're committed to supporting students irrespective of financial circumstances and we offer a range of support to help the brightest and best students access a world-class education.

Postgraduate scholarships

Learn more about our range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate study.
College and Department scholarships

Learn more about the support available as part of your studies at Durham.
Cost of Living Hub

Find out more about the financial support, guidance and resources available to support you during your studies.

Postgraduate scholarships

Learn more about our range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate study.

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College and Department scholarships

Learn more about the support available as part of your studies at Durham.

Cost of Living Hub

Find out more about the financial support, guidance and resources available to support you during your studies.

Ask a question about scholarships

Pursuing a Master’s degree at SGIA not only provided me with a solid foundation for continued growth and success in my career, but also served as a catalyst, creating a strong sense of momentum and motivation to pursue new opportunities with enthusiasm. Not to mention, living in Durham has been a dream; the city is absolutely beautiful.

Rachael Rhoades

MA International Relations

Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We've announced 100 scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income households who apply for postgraduate study in September 2025. The scholarships will consist of £3,000 per year for taught programmes or £2,000 per year for MRes programmes.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply