Our research expertise includes medieval poetry, drama, myth and romance; Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-century English literature; American literature; Twentieth-century poetry and fiction, and critical theory. ...Read more
Research students are encouraged to feel they are part of a research community rather than working in isolation. We have excellent completion rates, and many of our former research students hold senior...Read more
This course covers the following areas: Advanced Instrumentation; Astronomy and Astrophysics; Atomic and Molecular Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Elementary Particle Theory. ...Read more
The Department of Biosciences at Durham fosters an active, lively and welcoming environment for postgraduates. Research activities are based on the Durham campus, in modern, purpose-built accomodation. ...Read more
This course provides a world-class research environment for postgraduate students in Biological, Cognitive, Social or Developmental Psychology along with more applied aspects such as Educational Psychology,...Read more
A PhD can be a major step in either launching your career or in reaching your employment aspirations. The Durham University School of Education PhD programme, consisting of both training and supervised...Read more
The main Research Areas include: Criminology; Sociology; Social Policy; Social Work; Sport, Exercise and Health; Community and Youth Work. ...Read more
The degree is awarded on the basis of the presentation and oral examination of a thesis. Quarterly and annual monitoring of progress combined with a Staff-Student on-line blog system for regular meeting...Read more
Classics and Ancient History at Durham University belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and is one of the most vibrant Classics departments in the UK. Our academic staff specialise in a wide range...Read more
The Doctorate admits any student with a Bachelors or Masters Degree, of the required standard. This is a research degree, leading to presentation of a thesis and, if University conditions are met, graduation...Read more
Anthropology PhD students can take either a Sociocultural or Biological route. Both routes last three years and are examined by thesis. Within the first few months of study, students will agree a work...Read more
The degree is ideal if you want to pursue research that links an aspect of practice with the core disciplines in theology and the study of religion. It is also a good way to come back to study after a...Read more
The PhD programme formally takes three years full-time (or six years part-time) of research and writing, though some students may complete the writing-up of their thesis during a fourth year. ...Read more
Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale...Read more
Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale...Read more
A range of general and specialist research training will be provided for you through individual and group tuition based in the department and more general research preparation courses organised centrally. ...Read more
The degree is awarded on successful completion of a thesis based on original research carried out over a period of between three and four years, depending on the subject area, under the guidance of your supervisor. ...Read more
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) usually takes three and a half years to complete. Upon arrival at Computer Science in Durham, you will be assigned academic supervisors who are international experts in their field. ...Read more
The Integrated PhD is aimed at students who are intending to pursue doctoral research in Theology and Religion but who are not yet ready to embark on independent research. Candidates may apply solely...Read more
The Department of Earth Sciences is research-led, offering postgraduate research students state-of-the-art facilities in purpose built accomodation (the Arthur Holmes Building) located on the Universitys Science Site. ...Read more