Durham University is one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom, following the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. It also has a unique college system, where each college is responsible for supporting and caring for its students.

Overall, Durham University is a highly prestigious institution with outstanding academic quality, making it a dream university for students from around the world. In this article, P’Aim from One Education will introduce some of the most popular postgraduate programmes at Durham University. Let’s take a look.

Rankings of Durham University

• Ranked No.3 in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
• Ranked No.5 in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026
• Ranked No.5 in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2026
• Top 20 in the UK and Top 100 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026
• Teaching quality rated Silver by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

Recommended Master’s Programmes at Durham University

Durham University offers a wide range of popular faculties and postgraduate programmes, including:

1. Business School

Durham University Business School holds Triple Crown Accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, and is one of the oldest business schools in the UK. Popular Master’s programmes include:

• MBA
• MSc Accounting
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Economics
• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance (Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, Finance and Investment, Financial Technology and Banking)
• MSc Management (International Business, Finance, Supply Chain Logistics, Entrepreneurship)
• MSc Marketing

2. English Studies

The English Studies department at Durham University is ranked among the Top 10 in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2026. The university offers over 60 postgraduate programmes in this field. Popular programmes include:

• MA Creative Writing
• MA English Literary Studies

3. Law School

Durham Law School is highly regarded and popular among law students worldwide. It is ranked among the Top 10 Law Schools by Times Higher Education Rankings 2026 and Top 3 in the UK by he Complete University Guide 2026. LLM programmes include:

• LLM Corporate Law
• LLM International Trade and Commercial Law
• LLM European Trade and Commercial Law
• LLM Master of Laws
• LLM International Law and Governance

4. School of Government and International Affairs

Durham University is internationally recognised for programmes in politics and international affairs. The university offers a wide range of subjects, including international relations, politics, political economy, and political theory. Popular programmes include:

• MA International Relations (European, Middle East, East Asia)
• MA Politics and International Relations (Political Theory)
• MSc Global Politics
• MSc Defence, Development and Diplomacy

5. School of Education

Education is another popular field at Durham University. Programmes cover areas ranging from education policy and planning to research aimed at improving educational quality. Popular programmes include:

• MA Education
• MA Educational Leadership and Change
• MA International Communication and Education

📝 Article by P’Aim, Study Abroad Consultant for the UK and Australia at One Education, and an alumna of SOAS University of London. Contact directly via Line ID: 0631754581

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