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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Medical Humanities (Online)
The Medical Humanities (Online) degree at Durham University is an innovative programme designed to explore the intersection of health and the humanities. This online course offers flexibility for students, allowing them to engage with diverse perspectives over a duration tailored to their needs.
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.
PGCE Secondary - English
The PGCE Secondary - English at Durham University is a full-time programme lasting one year. This degree, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, prepares you to teach English to secondary school students. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience to foster effective teaching skills and inspire a passion for language in pupils.
Theology and Religion
Durham University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Religion, designed for full-time students over one year or part-time over two years. This programme provides an in-depth exploration of theological and religious studies, enhancing your understanding of their influence on human thought and actions throughout history.
Master of Data Science (Digital Humanities)
The Master of Data Science (Digital Humanities) at Durham University is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip students with essential analytical tools and insights. This M.Sc. degree prepares graduates to innovate in fields such as digital heritage, cultural analytics, and public policy, blending technical skills with humanistic perspectives.
Social and Economic History (Research Methods)
The Social and Economic History (Research Methods) MA course offered by Durham University provides training in research methods for historical topics in any aspect of social and economic history.
Philosophy
The Philosophy GDip course offered by Durham University is a nine month conversion course (18 months part-time), designed for those who already have a degree and wish to pursue an interest in philosophy.
Creative Writing
This Creative Writing MA at Durham University is an academically rigorous degree that will develop your practical knowledge of writing poetry and prose fiction.
Data Science (Digital Humanities)
Durham University offers a Master of Data Science in Digital Humanities (MDS) that spans one year of full-time study. This innovative programme prepares students to harness data science techniques, even if their prior degree lacks a quantitative focus. The course is designed to equip graduates with essential skills for a data-driven world.
Theology and Religion
The Theology and Religion GDip course offered by Durham University is intended for those who hold a BA (Honours) degree in another discipline, but who wish to acquire a knowledge of Theology and Religion at a level which would permit them to undertake further study in the subject.
Languages, Literatures, Cultures
The Languages, Literatures, Cultures MA course offered by Durham University is an exciting, unique and dynamic course that invites you to engage critically with literatures emerging from diverse literary and cultural contexts from around the world.
Medical Law and Ethics
The LLM in Medical Law and Ethics at Durham University offers an engaging exploration of the legal and ethical dimensions of medical practice. This one-year full-time or part-time course equips students with essential knowledge and skills, preparing them for the evolving challenges in healthcare law and ethics.
Bioarchaeology
Studying the Bioarchaeology MSc course offered by Durham University opens the door to the latest developments in archaeological science, including human bioarchaeology and palaeopathology, stable isotope mass spectrometry, ancient DNA, and environmental archaeology.
Philosophy
The Philosophy MA course offered by Durham University provides an ideal academic environment for those who would like to study the subject at a higher level in preparation for a PhD or as a basis for future employment.
PGCE Secondary - History
The PGCE Secondary - History at Durham University is a one-year, full-time programme designed to equip you with essential teaching skills and in-depth knowledge of the history curriculum. This degree leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and prepares you for Qualified Teacher Status, ensuring you are ready to inspire secondary students effectively.
Islamic Finance
The Islamic Finance course from Durham University Business School provides you with a transformative journey, as it will equip you with the crucial knowledge and skills needed to be part of this dynamic and exciting alternative financing field.
Environmental Humanities
Durham University offers an MA in Environmental Humanities, designed to be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. This interdisciplinary programme equips students with the necessary skills to address the pressing global environmental challenges. Engage deeply with the humanities while studying in the vibrant setting of Durham City.
English Literary Studies
The English Literary Studies MA course at Durham University offers choice, flexibility and the opportunity to specialise. You can learn from the rich variety of research expertise in the Department and you also have the chance to concentrate on a particular area of literary study.
History
The History MA course offered by Durham University is designed as a research preparation masters. It is intended to encourage you to be intellectually ambitious by inducting you into a community of historians. It invites you to understand the relationship between your own specialist field and the historical discipline in general as well as to communicate with wider audiences.
Classics
The Classics MA course offered by Durham University is our core research training degree, suitable for anyone wishing to pursue doctoral work in a branch of Classics.