The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Dr Tom Chudley, in our Department of Geography, led a new large-scale study of crevasses – wedge-shaped fractures or cracks – on the world’s second largest body of ice.

Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we’ve more than likely got a course for you. We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.

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On Monday 4 November 2024 the UK Government announced proposed increases in tuition fees for UK students studying in England, and in maintenance loans for English students. These increases will take effect from the academic year 2025/26. These changes mean that for full-time UK undergraduate ...

We nurture thoughtful, critical and engaged citizens for a rapidly changing and complex world. We are proud to be recognised as a leading Faculty of Arts and Humanities worldwide and to exercise the responsibilities that this position brings with it. We …

As a UK Top 10 Department (Complete University Guide 2025) we are committed to high quality teaching and research.Computer Science increased excellence in all areas of research since the last research assessment exercise, moving 6 places up the ranking to …

Our colleges are at the heart of life at Durham. From day-to-day activities to special events, there are so many ways to make friends and have fun, while increasing your skills and experience.

Colleges Guides. Find out more about our Colleges in our Colleges Guides, tailored to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Liberal Arts – formerly ‘Combined Honours in Arts’ – is a flexible multidisciplinary programme, which gives those who want to specialise in more than one subject the chance to study in some of the UK’s most highly-regarded departments in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.