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STUDYING AND LEARNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT LOCATION Department of English Studies Department of Classics and Ancient History 03 Why choose Durham University 18 Support before and during 40 Our Location 05 Welcome from our Dean your studies 43 North East of Graduate School 23 Funding and finance 44 UK map 07 A world-class learning experience 26 First class educational facilities 45 Contacts 08 World-class qualifications – 28 Support for international students study options available to you 29 English language support – Taught degrees 30 A degree from Durham – Research degrees is a degree for life – Professional Doctorates and PhDs 33 Accommodation and facilities – How to apply 36 Student life the way you want it 15 Education informed by research 39 Dunelm Society – the Durham 16 Research Institutes University alumni community

St Mary’s College Department of Physics For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 1 School of Government and International Affairs Why choose Durham Un iversity?

Ranked 85th Ranked 95th Ranked 15th in the world – The Times in the world – QS World in the world for the employability Higher Education World University rankings 2 01 1 of our graduates – QS World University rankings 2 01 0 University rankings 2 01 1

Ranked 6th Ranked 3rd Ranked 5th overall in The Times Good overall in The Sunday Times overall in The Complete University Guide 2 01 2 University Guide 20 12 University Guide 2 01 2

A WORLD-CLASS LEARNING DIVERSE SOCIAL COMMUNITY HIGH-QUALITY FACILITIES EXPERIENCE At Durham you’ll study with students At Durham we are committed to ensuring The strength of our academic excellence from around the UK and more than our academic and social facilities match is reflected in the latest national research 150 countries worldwide. This creates our student ambitions. In The Complete ranking (called the Research Assessment a truly vibrant, multi-cultural student University Guide 2012 , Durham was Exercise (RAE)) where many of our community in which our students highest in the UK for the amount it departments were ranked among the best become immersed. Durham provides spends on facilities for education, in the UK. In the RAE, 90% of Durham’s the perfect environment and numerous social and leisure purposes, such research was of international quality. opportunities for postgraduate students as its colleges and sports facilities. to excel in all they do. OUTSTANDING STAFF At Durham students are taught by UNIQUE COLLEGE SYSTEM “Durham is a great place to be and study. world-leading academics who are Durham is a collegiate university with The University is high quality and the acknowledged as experts in their fields 14 colleges in Durham City, one of location is so picturesquely beautiful. and are at the forefront of developments which is exclusively for postgraduates, It’s hard to come by a place which is all in their subject area. This is and two colleges at Queens’s Campus at once so intimate and international. demonstrated not only through the in Stockton-on-Tees. As well as providing There is a great social life with the right research and teaching that they accommodation, the colleges offer a degree of fun, but without too many undertake, but also by the worldwide strong sense of community, provide distractions. The various networks of demand for their expertise. pastoral care, support your personal support academically and socially make developments and have sports, arts and STUNNING LOCATION Durham one of the best choices for an social facilities. For further information Durham City is a truly beautiful city international student.” on our collegiate system see page 32. Durham has an international reputation located on the River Wear in the North Avishek Parvi, East of England and Queen’s Campus PhD English Literature, India for excellence in both teaching and offers a close-knit student community. research that will provide an outstanding See page 40 for more about our locations. platform for your future career.

2 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 3 Durham City 3rd oldest university in England, after Oxford and Cambridge, and a leading European centre of learning for 1,000 years 3 faculties: Arts and Humanities, Science, and Social Science and Health Tim Clark, Dean of Graduate School 25 academic departments or schools Welcome from o ur 16 Department of Mathematical Sciences colleges – Durham’s distinctive Dean of Graduate School residential and educational communities I’m delighted that you are considering postgraduate study at Durham 4, 61 9 University. Whether you chose to study for a taught Masters or a postgraduates (2 01 0/ 11) research degree, Durham provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate study that empowers you to learn and develop to your 150 full potential. countries represented in our staff and student bodies We have an international reputation for living environment you could ever wish investment to ensure we continue excellence in both teaching and research for. Our teaching is influenced by wide- to improve upon what are already that will provide an outstanding platform ranging international research expertise; the very best facilities. 21% for your future career, in whatever it so you’ll be part of a community with a There are generous financial packages of students are of non-UK origin is that you choose to do. Our alumni passion for your subject and a dedication available to support our postgraduate frequently comment on the influence to helping you learn about it. students including scholarships for our their time at Durham has had on them Postgraduate research students also Masters programmes and our flagship 3,854 and how this is something they take benefit from the tailored support of Durham Doctoral Studentships, making staff including 1,449 academic staff with them throughout their lives. our award winning Doctoral Training studying at Durham an even more Programme. Many people when they first visit attractive proposition. Durham are struck by just how beautiful Being part of an academic department 32% I trust that you will find everything you the City and surrounding areas are. and member of a college offers you of academic staff are non-UK origin need in this prospectus to help you make However, what really stands out at unparalleled opportunities both for your decision, but if there is anything Durham University are the people. Our academic excellence and personal else you need, don’t hesitate to contact students, alongside our staff, are at the development, the hallmark of a 92% us. We really would love to hear from you. of our taught postgraduates secured very heart of all that is truly distinctive Durham education and what we about this University. You will be joining call the “Durham Difference”. With warmest wishes, employment within six months of a thriving and vibrant postgraduate To support your studies there are community, represented by over graduating and many of the remaining excellent facilities at both Durham City 150 different countries. Our unique 8% took time out to travel and at our Queen’s Campus in Stockton, collegiate system offers the most with an ongoing programme of Tim Clark, Dean of Graduate School supportive, friendly and close-knit

4 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk Wolfson Research Institute For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 5 Research is at the core of Durham University. It leads the content and development of our teaching at postgraduate level. A world -class learning experience

Durham University is home to over 4,500 postgraduate taught and research students, from over 150 countries, creating a rich and diverse academic community. Our teaching is directly informed by the world-class research undertaken throughout the University. Our interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research ensures that no matter which subject you choose to study, you will be at the cutting edge of your discipline.

We have strengths across the arts, YOUR SUBJECT (although this is not guaranteed). humanities, sciences, social sciences FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE An initial professional development and health, with a strong international Durham is small and flexible enough programme is offered, including support research reputation in virtually every to develop new approaches to teaching and discipline-specific training. Students field of study. This expertise is also and research ideas which transcend who have completed a specified amount reflected in the taught postgraduate disciplinary boundaries. You will find of teaching have the opportunity to programmes we offer and we have that your learning experience with us undertake the Durham University communities of taught postgraduates allows you not only to become an expert Learning and Teaching Award. This is in many areas including Applied Social in your chosen subject, but in relevant accredited nationally by the UK Higher Sciences, Business, Education and disciplines we encourage you to work Education Academy (HEA) and leads to Government and International Affairs. with colleagues across the University Associateship of the HEA. It also provides in order to view your subject from a valuable evidence of commitment to At Durham you’ll be taught by academic multidisciplinary perspective. Truly and competence in teaching, which staff who are acknowledged as experts world-class research that positively is particularly important for those in their fields and are at the forefront affects societies happens at these on an academic career path. of developments in their subject area. interdisciplinary boundaries and is This is demonstrated not only through achieved through our many research the research and teaching that they Did you know… centres and groups, and also through our undertake, but also by the worldwide flagship research institutes. These bring demand for their expertise. …A world-leading Durham together students and staff from University expert has won “the different disciplines to tackle questions Many of our staff are advisers to greatest accolade in cosmology” of global significance. These institutes organisations such as NATO, the for collaborative work recreating provide opportunities for intellectual United Nations, and the World engagement, new ideas and the growth of the Universe. Economic Forum. Others are also experimentation, alongside facilities Professor Carlos Frenk, Director advisors to governments, parliamentary which enable our researchers to compete of Durham’s internationally- select committees and think tanks that at the highest level. You can find out renowned Institute for draw on the expertise here at Durham more about our research institutes Computational Cosmology, was to inform developments in strategy on page 16. one of four scientists to share and policies. TEACHING EXPERIENCE in the 20 11 Cosmology Prize Research students may be offered the of The Peter and Patricia opportunity to teach in departments Gruber Foundation.

6 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk Wolfson Research Institute For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 7 Depa rtment and Awards Programme Location

Anthropology MSc Development Anthropology Durham City MSc Evolutionary Anthropology Durham City MSc Evolutionary Medicine Queen’s Campus MSc Medical Anthropology Durham City MA Research Methods (Anthropology) Durham City MA Socio-Cultural Anthropology Durham City MSc Sustainability, Culture and Development Anthropology Durham City Applied Social Sciences Graduate Certificate/MA Community and Youth Work Durham City MSc Criminology and Durham City MA/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Managing Community Practice Durham City MA/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Managing Youth Work Practice Durham City MA Social Research Methods (Social Policy) Durham City MA Social Research Methods (Social Work) Durham City MA Social Research Methods (Sociology) Durham City Department of Earth Sciences School of Education Master of Social Work Durham City MA/PG Diploma Social Work Studies Durham City PG Diploma Specialist Social Work with Children and Young People, their Families and Carers Durham City Archaeology MSc Archaeological Science Durham City MA Archaeology Durham City World-class qua lifications – MA Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Dissertation) Durham City MA Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Professional Practice) Durham City MA Museum and Artefact Studies Durham City MSc Palaeopathology Durham City study options ava ilable to you Business School MBA DBS-EBS Executive MBA (Dual Award) Durham City MA Entrepreneurship Durham City Our postgraduate students are a vital part of the academic community, MBA Executive MBA Durham City and we pay particular attention to the distinctive contribution that our MSc Finance Durham City taught and research students bring to Durham. In turn, we appreciate MSc Finance (Accounting and Finance) Durham City MSc Finance (Corporate and International Finance) Durham City the specific education and development needs of our postgraduates, MSc Finance (Economics and Finance) Durham City and provide tailored support through our Graduate School, our faculties MSc Finance (Finance and Investment) Durham City and our departments. MSc Finance (International Banking and Finance) Durham City MSc Finance (International Money, Finance and Investment) Durham City MBA Full-Time MBA Durham City There are many different ways you can TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE MA Human Resource Management Durham City study at Durham. You can apply for a PROGRAMMES “As far as my postgraduate year at MA/MSc Islamic Finance Durham City MA Management Durham City taught degree offering lecture or seminar Postgraduate taught degrees can Durham University was concerned, it was by far and away the best career MSc Management Durham City courses in a specific area, undertake enhance your employability, or act MSc Management (Consulting and Organisational Change) Durham City your own studies under expert academic as a foundation for undertaking further move I have ever made and I will MSc Management (Entrepreneurship) Durham City supervision as part of a research degree, study at research degree level. The continue to reap the benefits for MSc Management (Finance) Durham City or register for a professional doctorate postgraduate taught route is ideal years to come.” MSc Management (Human Resource Management) Durham City combining taught modules with an for students who want a structured Jennie Wogan, PGCE Primary, UK MSc Management (Innovation Technology and Operations Management) Durham City MSc Management (International Business) Durham City extended research thesis. framework for their studies. MA Marketing Durham City Each route has its own unique features Most taught degrees are one year MSc Marketing Management Queen’s Campus MBA MBA (Global) Durham City and benefits. Flexible study routes are Masters programmes delivered via a Courses normally start at the beginning MBA MBA (Global) (Caribbean) Durham City available to fit around your life and combination of lectures, seminars and of Michaelmas term in September MBA MBA (Global) (Finance) Durham City preferred style of study, and you can tutorials. Our programmes blend core or October. MSc Strategic Marketing Queen’s Campus study for most qualifications on either and optional modules in specialist Classics a full-time or part-time basis. subject areas, with a substantial For further information on our MA Ancient Epic Durham City dissertation or research project. Postgraduate taught programmes see MA Ancient Historiography Durham City www.durham.ac.uk/study.postgraduate/ MA Ancient Philosophy Durham City taught MA Classics Durham City

8 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 9 Depa rtment and Awards Programme Location Depa rtment and Awards Programme Location

Classics continued History continued MA Greece, Rome and the Near East Durham City MA Modern History Durham City MA The Classical Tradition Durham City MA Seventeenth Century Studies Durham City Education MA Social and Economic History (Research Methods) Durham City MA/Doctor of Education (International Postgraduate Programme) Durham City Law PGCE Education (International) (Primary) Durham City LLM European Trade and Durham City PGCE Education (International) (Secondary) Durham City LLM International Trade and Commercial Law Durham City PGCE Education (Primary) Durham City Durham City PGCE Education (Secondary) Durham City Mathematical Sciences MA/Doctor of Education (UK) Durham City MSc Biomathematics Durham City MA Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) (Primary) Durham City MSc Mathematical Sciences Durham City MA Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) (Secondary) Durham City MSc Particles, Strings and Cosmology Durham City MSc Educational Assessment (International Postgraduate Programme) Durham City Modern Languages & Cultures MSc Educational Assessment (UK) Durham City MA Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting Durham City MA Research Methods (Education) Durham City MA Culture and Difference (Interdisciplinary) Durham City PG Certificate The Practice of Education Durham City MA Medieval and Renaissance Studies Durham City Engineering & Computing Sciences MA Seventeenth Century Studies Durham City MSc Advanced Software Engineering Durham City MA Translation Studies Durham City MSc Communications Engineering Durham City Music MSc Design and Operations Engineering Durham City MA Music (Composition) Durham City MSc Internet and Distributed Systems Durham City MA Music (Ethnomusicology) Durham City MSc Internet Systems and E-Business Durham City MA Music (Musicology) Durham City MSc New and Renewable Durham City Philosophy MSc Software Engineering Management Durham City Graduate Diploma/MA Philosophy Durham City English MA The History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine Durham City MA English Literary Studies Durham City Physics MA Medieval and Renaissance Literary Studies Durham City MSc Particles, Strings and Cosmology Durham City MA Romantic and Victorian Literary Studies Durham City Psychology MA Studies in Poetry Durham City MSc Cognitive Neuroscience Durham City MA Twentieth Century Literary Studies Durham City MSc Criminological Psychology Queen’s Campus English Language Centre MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Durham City MA Applied Language Studies for TESOL Durham City MSc Developmental Psychopathology Durham City MA TESOL Durham City MA Research Methods (Developmental Psychology) Durham City Geography Theology & Religion MA Geography (Research Methods) Durham City MA Biblical Studies Durham City MSc Risk and Environmental Hazards Durham City MA Christian Theology Durham City MA Risk and Security Durham City MA Christian Theology (Anglican Studies) Durham City MA Risk, Health and Public Policy Durham City MA Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) Durham City Government & International Affairs MA Faith and Globalisation Durham City MSc Arab World Studies Durham City MA Religion and Society Durham City MSc Conflict Prevention, Sustainable Peace, and Security Durham City MA/MSc Spirituality, Theology & Health Durham City MSc Defence, Development and Diplomacy Durham City Doctor of Theology and Ministry Durham City MA Faith and Globalisation Durham City Graduate Diploma/MA Theology and Religion Durham City MA International Relations: East Asia Durham City MA International Relations: Europe Durham City This list of programmes is accurate at the time of printing in September 20 11 . Please note the information may be subject MA International Relations: Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Durham City to change. For the latest information visit www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses MA International Studies Durham City MA Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) Durham City MA Research Methods (Politics and International Relations) Durham City Health MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Clinical Management Queen’s Campus MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Health Research Methods Queen’s Campus MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Medical Education Queen’s Campus MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate Public Policy and Health Queen’s Campus History MA Early Modern History Durham City MA Medieval and Renaissance Studies Durham City MA Medieval History Durham City

10 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 11 RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS OFFER THE FOLLOWING AWARDS (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME) Available full-time/part-time Durham University is a research intensive university which offers a wide range of 12/24 24/48 36/72 research degrees. Research students months months months develop their own timetable of academic Anthropology MA, MSc MPhil PhD study under the supervision of a team of Applied Social Sciences (SASS) MA, MProf MPhil PhD two or more academic staff. Training is (Community & Youth Work, Criminology, provided by departments, faculties and Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology & Sport) the Graduate School, and assessment Archaeology MA, MSc MPhil PhD is usually by thesis which is submitted Biological & Biomedical Sciences MSc PhD at the end of the programme. Chemistry MSc MPhil PhD You can study for one, two or three years Classics & Ancient History MA MLitt PhD (full-time), or two, four or six years (part- Durham Business School PhD, DBA time) towards a range of research (Economics, Finance, Business) qualifications including: MJur MPhil PhD Department of Geography Durham City • Master of Arts (MA) Earth Sciences MSc MPhil PhD • Master of Education (MEd) Education MA MEd PhD, EdD • Master of Science (MSc) Engineering & Computing Sciences MSc MPhil PhD English Studies MA MLitt PhD • Master of Letters (MLitt) Geography MA, MSc PhD • Master of (MJur) HOW TO APPLY VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME (VBS) Government & International Affairs (SGIA) MA MPhil PhD Your application will depend on which Where indicated in the prospectus “What I enjoy most about studying here • Master of Music (MMus) (Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Politics) course of study you wish to follow and or on the University’s website, specific is the academic environment. The • Master of Professional Practice (MProf) History MA MLitt PhD which department you will be based in. programmes/courses may involve regular students at Durham University are very • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Mathematical Sciences MSc PhD If you wish to apply for: access to children and/or vulnerable hard working and this generates a very positive attitude and a good atmosphere • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Medicine & Health MSc MPhil, MD* PhD • Postgraduate Certificate of Education adults, also known as regulated activity. for our study. For example there are Modern Languages & Cultures (MLAC) MA MLitt PhD (PGCE) or Master of Social Work, • Doctor of Medicine (MD). Where this is the case, students will always many students studying in the (Arabic, European Languages, contact your department directly, they be legally required to register with the As well as conventional research degrees, library, in the café area and many other Photographic Image & Translation Studies) will provide advice regarding applying Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which we also offer innovative professional places, no matter whether it is in the Music MA MMus PhD through UCAS. is administered by the Independent doctorates, giving students the examination period or not. During my Philosophy MA MLitt PhD Safeguarding Authority. At the time of opportunity to follow a structured You can contact these via the following: PhD period, I’ve got to know many printing this prospectus, the scope of programme of taught modules before Physics MSc MPhil PhD School of Education other researchers from various fields. the scheme is currently being reviewed. undertaking an extended research thesis. Psychology MSc MPhil PhD www.durham.ac.uk/education/ This encourages idea exchanges and The University will send further Theology & Religion MA MLitt PhD, DThM postgraduate subsequently brings the benefit of The current options available are: instructions on registering with the both knowledge and social network School of Applied Social Science • Doctor of Education (EdD) *MD is available full-time only. VBS as part of the admissions process. expansion.” www.durham.ac.uk/sass/socialwork/ • Doctorate in Business Administration postgraduate/master Cen Chen, PhD Crystallisation (DBA) from microemulsions, China • If you are applying for a subject in any • Doctor of Theology and Ministry (DThM ). of our other departments, you will need When applying to study for a research to complete our online application degree you should consult with your form at www.durham.ac.uk/study/ academic department to check that a postgraduate/apply supervisor with expertise in your chosen If you have any questions in relation subject area is available to support you. to applying, please contact the Student For more information on our research Recruitment and Admissions Office opportunities see www.durham.ac.uk/ on +44 (0) 19 1 334 6492 or email study/postgraduate/research [email protected]

12 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 13 90% of our research outputs were judged of international Education informed standard. by research RAE 2008 Results

As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, the research that is undertaken at Durham informs all aspects of your learning experience. The intrinsic link between education, teaching and research means our postgraduate students are taught and supervised by world-class researchers and our research students are supervised by staff who are acknowledged experts in their field. A network of academic supervisors, programme directors, in-college support and the Graduate School supports students in realising and achieving their goals and ambitions. For further information on the services provided by the Graduate School see page 18.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE universe and everything in it. Through INTERDISCIPLINARY IN NATURE The quality and the depth of the research this we aim to impart intellectual curiosity Our research is founded on Chemistry Department undertaken at Durham University were and develop new ideas that make a departmental strengths in the confirmed in the latest rankings of difference to lives. University’s core academic disciplines. Department of Archaeology research (called the Research Building on these core strengths, our Our academic expertise is also reflected Assessment Exercise), which found eight University Research Institutes in the accolades and awards received all our academic departments produce bring together researchers from these by our staff. Leading staff have been research of international excellence different disciplines to tackle questions awarded Fellowship of the Royal Society and significance. 90% of our research of global significance whose answers (the highest accolade a UK scientist outputs were judged of international do not lie within any one environment, can receive next to a Nobel Prize), and standard and several departments, across or which lie at the boundaries of Fellowship of the British Academy as all our faculties, were ranked as leading traditional disciplines. well as honours from many other bodies the UK in their fields. In some areas of which recognise scholarly excellence. research, for example in space science, we have been ranked as the leading Durham University encourages a special Did you know… centre in Europe. emphasis on external partnerships in research. Whether with industry, the arts, Durham is successful in attracting …In the latest Research Philosophy Department local or national government, international funding from research councils and organisations, healthcare or education Assessment Exercise, Durham other sources to carry out our sectors, research that informs and is University was independently Physics Department groundbreaking research and we are informed by people outside the University assessed as having world-class among the top 20 institutions in the both makes a difference, and discovers research in every single area UK for research income, despite being fresh directions. We have, for example, of assessment across the one of the smallest. recently pioneered new ways of working sciences, social sciences RESEARCH ETHOS with industry through Knowledge Transfer and humanities. The pioneering research of our Partnerships, and the Durham Industrial academics, by working both within Bridging Scheme. and across disciplines, provides tangible For more information on research quality benefits that enhance human wellbeing, see www.durham.ac.uk/research/quality and deepen our knowledge of the 14 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 15 surrounding antimatter and dark matter, BIOPHYSICAL SCIENCES area at Durham University, whether in the possibility of extra space-time INSTITUTE (BSI) the Arts and Humanities, the Sciences, dimensions and the existence of The BSI brings together research or the Social Sciences. It works the elusive Higgs boson. excellence and expertise from the alongside departments and other Schools/Departments of Biological Institutes to create temporary academic Find out more at and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, communities in Durham that launch www.ippp.dur.ac.uk Engineering and Computing Sciences, new research programmes. The IAS INSTITUTE OF COMPUTATIONAL Mathematical Sciences, Physics and postgraduate community produces COSMOLOGY (ICC) Psychology. The BSI uses experiment, its own open-access interdisciplinary The Institute for Computational theory and simulation in a completely journal Kaleidoscope . Cosmology (ICC) is a leading integrated, multiscale approach to the Find out more at international centre for research into the solution of biological problems. Its www.durham.ac.uk/ias origin and evolution of the Universe. ICC vibrant interdisciplinary community researchers address some of the most is dedicated to providing scientific A THRIVING, INTEGRATED RESEARCH fundamental questions in science: What discoveries and technological ENVIRONMENT were the first objects in the Universe? breakthroughs for application in further You will find that research is not just How do galaxies form? What is the research, medicine and biotechnology, based within academic departments but nature of the dark matter and dark as well as driving future wealth creation, there are many opportunities to present energy? Where does the large-scale industrial and social development. your research in other forums. structure of the universe come from? Find out more at Ustinov College, our dedicated What is the fate of the Universe? The www.bsi.durham.ac.uk postgraduate college, offers the computing needs of members of the ICC Research Institutes Ustinov Seminar series which provides are catered for by the state-of-the-art INSTITUTE OF MEDIEVAL AND interdisciplinary research presentation Cosmology Machine (COSMA) and the RENAISSANCE STUDIES (IMRS) Research institutes offer an extra dimension to your postgraduate Natural and Social Sciences, opportunities for postgraduates in an CDM Cluster. The ICC plays an active The Institute for Medieval and Engineering, Health and Humanities. informal café-style setting. The seminars experience. They will offer you not only a supportive environment for role in public communication including Renaissance Studies is one of the most The IHRR runs research programmes are student planned and led, and provide your studies and the opportunity to diversify your research within an the production of the acclaimed 3-D diverse and dynamic centres of medieval in areas such as hazards, vulnerability opportunities for informal discussion of movie Cosmic Origins . and renaissance studies in the world. interdisciplinary context, but also access to new research questions and frontier knowledge, with application presented themes. Other colleges with It creates a node at Durham for an which draw on your expertise, the opportunity to conduct research areas as varied as earthquakes and Find out more at postgraduate communities also hold international network of Medieval within multidisciplinary teams, and access to research partners financial instability. http://icc.dur.ac.uk events organised by and for the students. scholars. The Institute provides a outside academia. Each research institute contributes to the lively Find out more at www.durham.ac.uk/ihrr (DEI) network for contact and the exchange As part of the Research Training and stimulating research culture within the University by providing a Durham Energy Institute is a leading of information. Seminars, workshops Programme (further details of which INSTITUTE OF PARTICLE PHYSICS wide variety of seminars, lectures and other events as well as inviting UK energy research institute bringing and round table discussions, conferences can be found on page 20) there are PHENOMENOLOGY (IPPP) together researchers from science, and research projects bring together opportunities to get involved in outreach internationally renowned research visitors and fellows from across the The IPPP provides the bridge between engineering and social science. Based specialists from across the University and work with local communities, schools globe to be part of the activities of each institute. theory and experiment in the study of upon our success at winning research integrate our postgraduate community. and colleges. Schemes include the the tiny building blocks of all matter funding the DEI is one of the UK’s Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship WOLFSON RESEARCH INSTITUTE Find out more at in the universe and of the fundamental Find out more at leading university research communities Scheme, Researchers in Residence IN HEALTH AND WELLBEING (WRI) www.durham.ac.uk/wolfson.institute forces that operate between them. The www.durham.ac.uk/imrs Based in a purpose-built building in at least five energy disciplines: Scheme, Durham Business Plan INSTITUTE OF HAZARD, RISK IPPP tries to understand what happens on the University’s Queen’s Campus, offshore wind, photovoltaics, carbon INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY (IAS) Competition, as well as other informal AND RESILIENCE (IHRR) when high energy particles are smashed at Stockton-on-Tees, the work of capture and storage, electricity The IAS brings together some of the opportunities to use your research The IHRR harnesses the capacity into each other at very high and the Institute focuses on research on transmission and smart grids. The DEI world’s finest researchers across all outside traditional academic of researchers from across Durham provides the theory and analysis behind medicine, health and the well being of has strong capabilities in technologies disciplines to examine themes of major environments. University to make a difference to how a number of experiments to be carried people and places. As well as helping for fusion energy and . Current intellectual, scientific, political and we live with emerging hazards and risks. out at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), For more information on these meet the University’s strategic goal examples of research projects include practical significance. The Institute also IHRR researchers explore moving beyond a gigantic particle accelerator built 100m opportunities see of producing top quality cutting edge carbon capture, electrical distribution serves as a top-level forum, enabling what we already do and challenge the underground on the Swiss/French border www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ research, The Wolfson Research Institute strategies, energy poverty and novel decision makers and experts to discuss core assumptions, scientific, economic at Geneva, which aims to recreate research/training strengthens links with the surrounding photovoltic materials and devices. policy problems in an intellectually and social, about how we live with hazard conditions in the early Universe just region and has a key role in meeting the stimulating and unrestricted manner. and risk. Progress can only be made after the Big Bang. The IPPP seeks Find out more at University’s strategic goal of contributing A key feature of the Institute is that it through critical engagements that bring answers to some of the Universe’s www.durham.ac.uk/dei to policy formation and implementation. embodies and connects every subject together researchers from across the greatest secrets such as the mysteries

16 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 17 St Mary’s College Careers support at Queen’s Campus School of Government and International Affairs Department of English Studies

As a member of Durham’s vibrant • Our award winning Doctoral Training • Our Careers Employability and postgraduate community, you will have Programme supports the professional Enterprise Centre offers opportunities Suppo rt before and access to staff who can provide you with development of all postgraduate to meet with employers from a wide specialist advice on a range of issues. research students. It covers topics range of sectors and gain an Your academic department will offer such as Research Management, understanding of what they are looking dur ing your stu dies guidance and tuition specific to your Research Skills, Personal for from graduates. Skills workshops studies. Other University departments Effectiveness, and IT. Research are run in collaboration with employers who support the Graduate School students can also complete the to explore key competencies and offer THE GRADUATE SCHOOL • Provides a single point of contact Postgraduate study will present include the Student Recruitment and Key Skills Award which gives the advice on how you can get ahead in the The Graduate School is focused for students requiring support you with many exciting new Admissions Office who manage the opportunity to gain recognition and recruitment process. Careers Advisers on ensuring that all of Durham’s and guidance on academic and challenges and we recognise that admissions process, and the Student certification of these skills. For further are available to discuss your individual postgraduate students, both research non-academic related matters Immigration and Financial Support details on this programme see page 20. plans at any stage of your studies. independence is a key part of and taught, have a high-quality • Produces the Postgraduate Survival Office, who can provide information See www.durham.ac.uk/careers/ For further details see page 30 being a postgraduate student. educational, intellectual and Guide (available online) providing an on all available postgraduate funding. employers/durhamaward • An annual conference, aimed at However, at Durham University developmental experience. Led by the introduction to the basics of university • The Durham Award for taught taught postgraduate students, offers postgraduate students can expect Dean of the Graduate School, and life, and to act as a resource for any For more information on the Graduate postgraduate students is an opportunity the chance to work with graduate very high levels of support and bringing together academic departments, problems or queries you may have School see www.durham.ac.uk/ the colleges and support departments graduate.school to reflect on the development of skills recruiters to explore the key skills • Provides a wide range of training and if you require any advice and from across the University, the Graduate and how to effectively market these required for success in the workplace personal development courses and SKILLS TO SUCCEED guidance at any point there School co-ordinates information and to a future employer. This reflective • Opportunities to develop your skills are resources to help students improve Being a student at Durham is about is always a support network guidance on all postgraduate matters process equips Durham graduates not limited to your academic studies their employability skills more than just your degree. We are to meet the distinctive needs of the to stand out from the crowd. See at Durham. Why not consider joining available. committed to equipping you with the postgraduate student community. • Provides funding to postgraduate www.durham.ac.uk/graduate.school/ a society, becoming a member of skills that will give you the best chance students to support activities that doctoral.training a college, joining a sports team, How The Graduate School supports of securing employment once you leave make available a variety of resources or volunteering in the community? postgraduate students: us, regardless of the sector you want to help our students travel, deliver Durham students are renowned for to work in. Throughout this prospectus • Co-ordinates the induction programme papers at conferences and organise the creativity which they bring to you’ll find details of a range of activities to help new students settle in to their own training activities and events. the workplace. Our graduates are to help you develop the skills that will student life at Durham the driving force behind Aardman ensure you are in high demand with Animations, the Eden Project, graduate recruiters. Here are just Hawk-Eye and much more. a few things that make the Durham experience so distinctive:

18 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 19 DURHAM POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS At Queen’s Campus, Stockton we have INTERNSHIPS WITH A DISABILITY an arrangement with the holiday and The Graduate School funds a number Durham welcomes applications from after school organisation SMASH to of one or two month internships to students with disabilities and we have provide a number of places for school enable postgraduate research students a well-established specialist support age children of full-time students. to gain experience of working in a service for students with a wide range of Places are available for children from non-academic environment. A monthly disabilities. Durham University Service four to 14 years. stipend is available to successful for Students with Disabilities (DUSSD) For more information contact the applicants to cover living expenses can provide appropriate care and Stephenson College Student Support during the internship. support for students with any disability, Officer, Queen’s Campus, Stockton-on- medical or mental health condition, or DURHAM BUSINESS CREATION Tees, telephone +44 (0)191 334 0090. specific learning difficulty which may FELLOWSHIPS affect your studies. This help will be The Graduate School also funds up to tailored to you and relevant to the three one-year fellowships designed to course you choose to study. support Fellows in taking a business idea from early stage development towards With this in mind, it is important that Language Centre Nursery 92% market. Fellows are given access to the you let us know, ideally when you first of our taught postgraduate Business Incubator and support will be apply, what requirements you have so offered by the Technology Transfer and we can ensure that we are able to deliver students secured employment Postgraduate Training Teams. the most appropriate support prior to the or further study within six DOCTORAL TRAINING Researcher development training The programme begins with a thorough start of your academic programme. GRADUATE SCHOOL CONFERENCE months of graduating. FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS includes: needs assessment conducted online, AND EVENTS GRANT For further information on DUSSD To help you make the most of the with the support of your supervisory • Research management Funds are available to support contact +44 (0) 19 1 334 811 5 opportunities whilst at the University team, to allow you to plan your training • Personal effectiveness postgraduate students organising short- (voice and minicom), email and to prepare you for your future activities. This is reviewed as you progress “There is no typical Durham postgraduate. term conferences and events of a subject [email protected] career, the Graduate School provides • Communication skills through your studies to ensure you are There are those who have come through specific nature. These funds can be or see www.durham.ac.uk/dussd a comprehensive training programme to being offered the best development directly from undergraduate degrees at • Networking and team working used for most purposes, and project support personal development and help opportunities to enhance your career. CHILDCARE Durham and elsewhere in the UK, • Career management management support is also available to build the transferable skills that are Our day nursery in Durham City has 90 mature students, and overseas students, • Supporting your teaching In addition, you will have the opportunity through The Graduate School. essential for a professional researcher. places for children from three months and we all have different requirements to register for the Durham Key Skills This programme is supported by a team • Library and information skills HEALTH, WELFARE AND old to school age. Our highly experienced and expectations. Both the University Award to gain certification and and my department understand this and from across the University that has • IT courses PERSONAL SUPPORT staff provide a safe and stimulating recognition of your skills development expertise in postgraduate study in areas The University has an on-campus environment for children. endeavour to meet our requirements.” • Key skills award. as part of this training programme. including IT services, the University counselling service which is available to John Chapman, PhD Mathematics See www.durham.ac.uk/ The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Library and Careers, Employability In May 2 01 0, the Graduate School, in all students, and welfare support is also graduate.school/staff/dulta Monday to Friday throughout the year. and Enterprise Centre. This training is collaboration with Epigeum – producers available through Senior Tutors in each We only close when the University is delivered by workshops and other face- of high-quality e-learning materials for DURHAM UNIVERSITY LEARNING college. Durham Students’ Union also closed over Christmas, Easter and May to-face sessions, blending personal and researcher and staff development – AND TEACHING AWARD has a dedicated advice centre for advice and August Bank Holidays. As you are a online learning to suit your individual won a Gold Award at the IMS Learning Many postgraduate research students on personal, financial or health-related student of the University, your child will study plans. Impact Conference in California. The will have the opportunity to be involved matters. be eligible for preferential rates. Nursery Learning Impact Awards (LIAs) recognise in teaching undergraduate students in The quality of the Durham Doctoral In Durham City, you can access medical places are limited, so please contact the use of technology to improve learning their home departments while at Durham. Training programme was recognised advice through the University Medical us as early as possible to discuss your across all industry segments and in all Those who have significant teaching by the award of the prestigious Times Centre. At Queen’s Campus, there are childcare requirements. You can call regions of the world. These e-learning roles in Durham will be able to register Higher Education Award for the Support medical centres close to the Campus the nursery on +44 (0) 19 1 334 8 153. materials are available to all Durham for the Durham University Learning and of Early Career Researchers in 2009. It and a doctor from a local medical research students as part of our Doctoral Teaching Award, successful completion For more information on nursery is freely available to all research students practice is on campus at certain Training Programme. of which will lead to Associate facilities and up-to-date fees for and focuses on professional development times during the week. Fellowship of the UK Higher Education childcare see www.durham.ac.uk/ training which is designed to complement Academy, a mark of teaching proficiency For more information on health, university.nursery your department-based training. It begins which is recognised internationally. welfare and personal support see with an induction programme for research www.durham.ac.uk/study/welfare students arriving at Durham University.

20 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 21 £10m invested in postgraduate student support in 2011/12. Fu ndi ng and f inance Finding funding for postgraduate study can be challenging, but we have a dedicated Student Financial Support team to help you with funding related matters, from applying for funding to dealing with changes of circumstance during your studies that may impact on your funding.

Postgraduate students are a vital part of TUITION FEES If you are a self-financing international our university community. We invested As a postgraduate student at Durham student you will be required to pay a over £ 10m in postgraduate student University you will pay an annual fee for deposit before the University issues a support for students starting their studies your programme of study, which includes Confirmation of Acceptance to Study in 20 11/ 12, including a significant registration, matriculation (formal entry (CAS) number which overseas students amount of funding won from external to the University), your initial need in order to apply for a visa. The funding bodies such as the UK Research examination and degree fees and some CAS will show the deposit paid and will Councils. During the 20 10/ 11 academic other miscellaneous charges. The fee help you to demonstrate that you have year the University administered over will vary according to the programme the finances required in order for you 300 scholarships and awards to assist you study and your fee status. to enter the UK to study. Further students with their study. information is available at Tuition fees for most full-time www.durham.ac.uk/international/apply/ There are three main ways to fund your postgraduate students can be paid in fees/deposits studies at Durham: full at the beginning of each academic • Winning a full studentship, for example year or on a termly basis. Part-time LIVING COSTS one of the prestigious Durham Doctoral postgraduates can pay in full or on a You will also need to factor living costs Queens’s Campus, Stockton Studentships, a UK Research Council monthly basis via Direct Debit. Please into your postgraduate study budget studentship or funding from a note that the University’s fees are to cover expenses such as: charitable organisation, employer subject to an annual increase. Further • Accommodation and utility bills School of Government and International Affairs St Cuthbert’s Society details on tuition fees and payment or other sponsor • Food, clothing and entertainment are available at www.durham.ac.uk/ • Putting together a package of financial treasurer/students/tuition_fees • Study costs (e.g. thesis, fieldtrips, support consisting of a combination books) of scholarships, bursaries and loans Please see the table on page 25 for • Insurance and transport. • Using your own savings and/or details of the 2012/13 tuition fees family support. for full-time students. You should use Information on the cost of living at these as a guide but please check Durham University is available at The best place to start when researching the University’s website for up-to-date www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ postgraduate funding is at the following information on fee levels before fees/costs website. Here you can find an overview applying www.durham.ac.uk/study/ Many postgraduate students live in one of the funding available to postgraduate postgraduate/fees students, plus links to faculty and of our colleges and for information departmental websites. You can also DEPOSITS on residence fees please see enter your details into our postgraduate The UK’s points-based immigration www.durham.ac.uk/study/ funding database to search for funding system requires international (non-EU) accommodation/costs students to demonstrate that they have for which you might be eligible. International students may also find the the appropriate finances in place in www.durham.ac.uk/study/ University’s International Office website order to apply for a visa to enter the UK. postgraduate/fees www.durham.ac.uk/international/apply/ fees helpful when looking for

22 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 23 information about the costs of being a Research Council Funding Durham is one of the biggest distributors TUITION FEES – FULL TIME STUDENTS 2012/13 student at Durham. The UKCISA website Each year we offer a number of full of US Federal Student Aid in the UK, TAUGHT Home/EU (including students from also provides useful information on living and tuition fees-only UK Research and offers expert guidance to students the Channel Islands & Isle of Man) International costs in the UK Council studentships to home and going through the application process. www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/ukstudent/ EU postgraduates. Studentships are For further information on US Loans see Classroom Based (see list*) £5,100 £12,600 funding.php available to doctoral students in all www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ Laboratory Based (see list*) £5,100 £16,100 disciplines and to students on some STUDENTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS fees/us Premium Classroom Based (see list*) £5,600 £12,600 Masters programmes. The University Postgraduate students are a vital part of co-ordinates applications to many of SUPPORT DURING YOUR STUDIES For Durham Business School fees, please visit www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees/costs our university community. We invested the UK Research Councils and provides In the Student Immigration and over £ 10m in postgraduate student advice and guidance on funding matters Financial Support Office we support support for students starting their studies RESEARCH Home/EU (including students from to award-holders throughout their students in managing their finances in 20 10/ 11, including a significant the Channel Islands & Isle of Man) International studies. Visit www.durham.ac.uk/ so that they can concentrate on their amount of funding won from external careers/undergraduates/ academic work. We help postgraduate Classroom Based (see list*) TBC £12,600 funding bodies such as the UK Research postgraduatestudy/ students source funding for extra Laboratory Based (see list*) TBC £16,100 Councils. Increasing the number and howwillifundmystudies for further costs such as fieldwork, conference range of funding opportunities to enable Premium Classroom Based (see list*) TBC £12,600 information. Your prospective attendance and extra costs incurred the best postgraduate students worldwide department’s web page will also feature as a result of disability. If you have For Durham Business School fees, please visit www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees/costs to come to Durham is a key priority for information on UK Research Council any queries please contact us at the University. Home/EU PGR fees are set in line with are intended as a guide only. Tuition fees * For full details see www.durham.ac.uk/ studentships available in your chosen financialsupport.postgraduate research council grants. These were not are subject to annual increases and will study/postgraduate/fees/costs field of study. A full list of scholarships can be found @durham.ac.uk available at the time of going to print be published on the Durham University at our funding database at the following LOANS and will not be announced until around website. There are also fees available for website www.durham.ac.uk/studying/ Professional and Career April 2012. All of these fees are for part-time study and exceptions to these. student-finance Development Loans “As a recipient of a Doctoral Fellowship students commencing 2012/13 and Durham Doctoral Studentships Postgraduate students (with the from Durham University, I have been The University funds a generous exception of PGCE students) are not afforded the means to explore a range COLLEGE COSTS 20 11/12 Self-catered: Single room Annual Cost package of support for outstanding eligible for student loans but may be of avenues in my research. I am in the Please note these costs are for residence doctoral research students through the eligible for a Professional and Career rather unusual position of researching charge including utilities charge and Single standard 50-week let £4,656 Durham Doctoral Studentships Scheme. Development Loan. These loans can be a living composer, and while this is a Internet connection. There may be Single en-suite** 50-week let £5,264 In an effort to encourage applications requested as amounts between £300 very exciting project, certain problems additional individual college costs Single standard 40-week let (PGCE) £4,179 and £10,000 per year. They are for from the ‘brightest and the best’ these accompany it. Some of the composer’s (e.g. for MCR membership) which Single en-suite 40-week let (PGCE) £4,629 studentships are open to applicants postgraduate students ordinarily resident key works cannot be purchased and vary in every college. from across the world. in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland are only available for hire from his Catered during term time: Single room Annual Cost or Wales with an unlimited right to The fees in this table relate to 20 11/ 12 The scheme provides a range of benefits publishers. Each time I have to hire remain in the UK. They are subsidised entry and are subject to annual Single standard 50-week let £6,081* including: a score, I need to pay a fee. by the UK government and do not have increases. Please refer to Durham Thanks to my funding, I have been able Single en-suite** 50-week let £6,687* • Full payment of tuition fees at home to be repaid until you have finished University for the latest information. to look at more than 30 scores, allowing Single standard 40-week let (PGCE) £5,601* or overseas rate your studies. See www.durham.ac.uk/ study/ me to include a plethora of musical Single en-suite 40-week let (PGCE) £5,994* • An annual tax-free maintenance grant accommodation/postgraduate/costs For further information on Career examples in my work and thus at the Research Councils UK national Development Loans see improving the clarity of my arguments *Charges may vary at the two independent colleges Couples/Family Accommodation Annual Cost (St Chad’s College and St John’s College). rate (£13,590 for 20 11/20 12). considerably.” www.direct.gov.uk/cdl 1-bedroom flat £6,312 Further information, including eligibility Dominic Wells, PhD Music ** Postgraduates who are members of University US Federal Student Aid College live in our Brackenbury building. 2-bedroom flat £7,392 criteria, application process and Durham University is also a participant A single self-catered en-suite room in Brackenbury deadlines, may be found at 3-bedroom flat £8,024 in the US Department of Education is £4,832. www.durham.ac.uk/socialsciences.health/ 1-bedroom studio with shared kitchen (couples only) £5,789 Direct Loans programme. Eligible US research_postgraduate_programmes/ students are able to access federally- funding/doctoralstudentships subsidised Stafford and PLUS loans to help finance their studies.

24 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 25 and we participate in national and IT FACILITIES For those interested in scientific regional networks allowing you personal Computing and Information Services applications, our integrated UNIX access to libraries outside the University. (CIS) are responsible for providing service is based on both time-sharing computing and information technology (accessible from all networked Palace Green Library, the home of the services for teaching, learning, research computers) and server/workstation University’s Archives and Special and administrative activities at Durham services. We also offer a High Collections, is also undergoing a four University. Performance Computing service year long redevelopment project which dedicated to numerically intensive will inaugurate a new Archives and CIS operate and maintain the University’s programming problems. Special Collections Reading Room, new data network, which is connected to education and conservation facilities NorMAN, the local Metropolitan Area Our online learning environment, and four new galleries to exhibit Network linking the five North East Durham University Online (duo) treasures from the University collections. universities and a number of further supports learning, teaching and education colleges in the region. We are research, offering a wide range of tools SPECIAL COLLECTIONS also connected to the UK Academic for communicating, social networking, AND ARCHIVES Network supplier, JANET which provides creating blogs and wikis, document The University has many rare and high speed onward connections to other searching and file sharing. As duo is Durham Business School Calman Learning Centre internationally renowned special UK academic institutions and to major web-based, you can continue your work collections and archives which are worldwide networks. NorMAN also from outside the University when on housed at Palace Green Library, in connects the Durham City site to fieldwork or visiting other institutions. the World Heritage Site. The special Queen’s Campus, Stockton. collections include over 75,000 books A range of training is available to INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES skills training is available. In collaboration printed before 1850, 100 medieval CIS provide networked PC services at postgraduates for a variety of software The University invests over £200m with departments, we offer workshops manuscripts, 3,400 metres of archives both Durham City and Queen’s Campus packages including word processing, Fi rst cl ass annually on staff, students and facilities. in our PC Classroom, giving hands-on and artefacts, over 30,000 maps and with over 1,900 PCs located in bibliographic software, statistical In 2007 we opened the Calman practice with web-based information prints and 100,000 photographs. classrooms and open access areas software and other more subject Learning Centre, a £12m lecture resources and subject-specific advice on Highlights include the collections of across the University. Should you need specific packages. educat ional theatre development which incorporates using technology to keep up to date with seventeenth century English books and short-term access to a laptop, our libraries innovative lecture and learning facilities the latest research in your field. Support For further information see the Sudan Archive, both of which are offer a loan scheme. In addition to this, and an IT café with open access is available throughout the year from the www.durham.ac.uk/cis fa cil iti es recognised with national Designated each college has their own computing facilities for all students. liaison librarians for your department. Status by the Museums, Libraries and facilities, giving users access to all They can discuss your particular We have started the Durham Project, Archives Council, and the monastic online services, including learning, World-class studen ts require requirements and information needs, which at a cost of £60m will transform archives and medieval manuscripts. A teaching and research materials, “Helpful staff and the IT link provided world-class facilities. Whether enabling you to make the most of the and enhance the University and the regular programme of public exhibitions Microsoft Office applications, library by the duo (Durham University Online) Library throughout your study. it’s the University Library, with its City and result in a brand new student offers the opportunity to view collections services, email and the Internet. All system provide an important connection archives and special collections services building, extension to the So that you can study when you wish, outside of your studies. college bedrooms have network points with the University. The duo platform University Library and pedestrianisation long opening hours are provided, seven connecting to our EnSuite Online attracting scholars from all over The three University museums (the allows you to study and keep in touch of the Science Site. days a week. Taught postgraduates may service, providing free access to the the world, IT support, or the Oriental Museum, The Old Fulling Mill with staff and other students, as well borrow up to 30 books at a time and Internet and the University network. as keep up to date with the events opportunity to study abroad, you LIBRARIES Archaeological Museum and the Durham research postgraduates up to 40. at a busy university.” Durham University’s libraries offer an Castle collections) also provide a unique An IT Service Desk provides direct will find the facilities you need Postgraduate Research Study Centres excellent range of resources and flexible research resource for postgraduate study. support to all students and staff, and Richard Sugden, to complement and support your have also been established in the Main study spaces to support postgraduate is accessible via telephone, email and Doctorate in Education studies at Durham University. University Library and at the Library For further information on library study and research. Our print collection a counter service. In addition, there are at Queens Campus, Stockton. The facilities see www.durham.ac.uk/library contains in excess of 1.5 million items. a range of self-service support materials University Library has three sites Study here and you’ll not only We provide substantial and rapidly including FAQs and information sheets in Durham City and one at Queen’s work with world-class academic growing collections of digital resources which can be found on our web pages. Campus, Stockton. Some departments including electronic journals, books and staff, but you’ll also have access and colleges have their own dedicated databases for tracing journal articles, to some of the best facilities and library facilities and the majority of conference and research papers. study-support to ensure you get colleges also have library or study the most from your postgraduate To help you make best use of our wide facilities. Our Document Delivery experience. variety of electronic and print materials, Service can obtain material for you subject-specific support and information from other libraries on inter-library loan,

26 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 27 Su ppo rt for internation al students Eng lish l anguage s uppo rt

Durham University is England’s BEFORE YOU APPLY The International Student Information The English Language Centre supports international students in the The International Office offers the advice Fair is an important event providing new third oldest university and development of their academic English language and literacy skills a world centre for learning and and support students need whilst living students with the opportunity to meet and studying abroad, ensuring you gain members of the International Students both before and during their academic programme of study, offering research. We strive to provide the most from your time at Durham Association (ISA) and International a comprehensive range of specially designed courses. students with the very best University. Office. Representatives from the academic opportunities and University’s Career Service, English Title of Year Round Pre-Sessional Pre-Sessional PARSE* Pre-MBA In-Sessional Before you apply, the International Language Centre, local banks, mobile Course Pre-Sessional Support exceptional experiences for Office is here to assist you through the phone providers, Durham’s Tourist Duration 10–30 weeks 12 weeks 8 weeks 4 weeks 4–12 weeks Support is provided personal development. This application process. We have a select Information Centre, and more, will over the three group of representatives overseas who excellence in education and be in attendance. terms of the unique student lifestyle attracts you can speak to and Durham University academic year. over 4,500 international students staff regularly travel overseas to attend For further information on our Meet and events and meet with prospective Greet and Induction Programmes please Who is the If you have an If you have an If you have an If you have a If you hold an offer These courses course for? offer from Durham offer from Durham offer from Durham conditional offer from Durham are for all current from over 150 different countries. students. More details on our travel see www.durham.ac.uk/international/ University and University and University and from Durham Business School Durham University schedule can be found at prospectivestudents/beforearriving/ have not met your have not met your have not met your University but have for an MBA course students, native www.durham.ac.uk/international/ induction language condition. language condition. language condition. just missed your and your IELTS or non-native, and office/meetus English language is between 6.0 are free of charge. We accept a wide range of qualifications To assess the condition. and 7.0. All sessions are length of course two hours long from different countries. Information “Both academically and socially, Durham required please and you can take about qualification equivalencies contact the English a maximum of four Ranked 8th can be found on our website at is a great place to live and study. I’ve Language Centre. hours’ tuition in a overall in The Guardian www.durham.ac.uk/international/ been here for four years now and I am single week. University League Table 2 01 2. prospectivestudents still finding new things to try and new challenges in my research.” Our dedicated team of Immigration Entry If your IELTS level You must have a You must have a If you hold an offer All students Reetta Humalajoki, MA Modern History, Advisers can offer visa and immigration requirements is below overall 5.5 minimum IELTS of minimum IELTS of You must have a from Durham wishing to receive Finland advice before and during your studies. or TOEFL iBT 87 5.5 (with no score 6.0 (with no score minimum IELTS Business School this support are You can find helpful information and you can take this below 5.0) or below 5.5) or of 6.5 (with no for an MBA course required to take contact the team directly by visiting course. TOEFL iBT 87 TOEFL iBT 87 subtest below 6.0) and your IELTS the University’s although this although this or TOEFL iBT 8 7. is between 6.0 English language www.durham.ac.uk/immigration varies between varies between and 7.0. assessment so we You are also welcome to contact the departments so departments so can provide you International Office directly with your “There is so much more than I expected please check please check with the tuition questions by sending an email to at Durham University. All the support with the English with the English you need and help Language Centre. Language Centre. you join the most [email protected] and welfare for international students appropriate in the form of student representatives, classes. ARRIVAL the International Office and the Upon arrival in the UK we offer a warm International Student Society made Start date October, January July August September June, July Varies depending welcome through our Meet and Greet it that much easier for me to settle of course or April or August upon the support service and Induction Programme. at Durham.” required. As part of the induction students are Jody Chan, MA Translation Studies, *Preparatory Academic Research Skills and English. met by University staff and students Hong Kong at the airport or railway station who will CONTACT INFORMATION transport you safely to the University. For further information on the programmes mentioned above or assistance with your The Induction Programme includes a application please contact the English Language Centre: range of information and social events to help you meet other students (both Durham University, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham D H1 3JT from the UK and overseas) and become T: +44 (0)191 334 2230 F: +44 (0)191 334 2231 accustomed to life in Durham. www.durham.ac.uk/language.centre 28 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 29 A personalised experience: • Our International Buddies Scheme “May I first of all thank you for organising • Expert advice on CVs, application introduces international students all the wonderful and helpful workshops, forms and interviews who want to improve their English Language skills to UK students and for the opportunity to participate • Talks delivered through departments who want to learn more about in the Postgraduate Durham Award. and colleges other cultures. Your time and effort in helping and • Careers Advisers available to discuss encouraging us to become more and plan your career at any stage Teaching experience: employable, more self aware and to of your study or research • Research students may be offered the discover ourselves is of great help. This • A specialist Careers Development opportunity to teach in departments programme is simply about getting to Consultant for PhD researchers, (although this is not guaranteed). know yourself. Thanks for making this Postdoctoral and Research An initial professional development happen at Durham.” staff who offers individual consultations programme is offered, including Anatoli Ivanov, MSc International to discuss issues relating to your career support and discipline-specific Banking and Finance choice and development and organises training a wide range of group work sessions, • Students who have completed a Career advice Specialist careers resources seminars and guest speakers specified amount of teaching have the throughout the year. opportunity to undertake the Durham University Learning and Teaching Specialised resources: Award. This is accredited nationally “Over the course of my PhD, I have come • Career and employer specific by the UK Higher Education Academy into contact with the Careers Centre on information available in our (HEA) and leads to Associateship a number of occasions and in different Information Rooms A degree from Durham of the HEA. It also provides valuable ways: careers talks, courses, and events • Free individual copies of employer evidence of commitment to and that helped me to consider and discuss recruitment directories competence in teaching, which is what I might do after submitting my is a degree for life • Reference material for careers, particularly important for those on thesis. Later on in my studies, I attended further study, gap years, overseas an academic career path. a couple of one-to-one interviews where work and study. The Student Employment Service can I discussed my developing plans in more Durham offers you excellent career prospects and the Careers, depth. Eventually, and with guidance, Develop your skills: help you find part-time work during your Employability and Enterprise Centre provides a range of services studies should you need it. The service I produced a new CV and became much • Attend employer led skills workshops tailored to meet the very specific needs of our postgraduate students. is well placed to offer employment more targeted in the development of my organised by the Careers Centre From helping you plan your career path to assisting in finding a job, opportunities that will have minimal skills and future career. I have found • Researchers self select for a wide it most helpful just being able to talk our Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre are always available effect on your academic studies. range of courses provided by the (Guidelines are agreed between through my plans with an adviser to provide support and guidance. Centre for Academic & Researcher the service, students and employers and to get impartial feedback.” Development to ensure that a balance between David Walker, • We run a two-day skills conference work and study can be maintained). PhD Applied Social Sciences Our graduates are in demand and are Linking you with employers: Did you know… for taught Masters students www.durham.ac.uk/ses highly sought after by regional, national • Organisations ranging from SMEs • The Postgraduate Taught Durham and international employers. In 2 01 0 to multi and international corporations For further information visit …In the 2 01 1 QS World Award offers a chance to reflect 92% of Postgraduate taught graduates arrange student presentations through www.durham.ac.uk/careers University League Rankings on your skills development, while secured employment or went on to further the Centre Durham University was ranked study within six months of graduating. Researchers can do this through 15th globally for employer • Visit the Career Fairs to talk to the Key Skills Award The following section outlines a brief employers about sector opportunities reputation and the quality • Online skills resources and a summary of what our highly trained, • We have excellent relations with ‘Skills Handbook’ are available of our graduates by 17,000 dedicated team can offer postgraduate leading employers worldwide. international, national and regional to all students students to get the most from your employers if you choose to stay on Durham degree. in the region when you complete your studies.

30 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 31 Our 16 colleges are ideal living Accommodation and working environments, each providing a supportive, academic community to and fac ilit ies enhance your learning. One of our greatest assets at Durham University is our colleges. As well as offering comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities, your college provides a supportive and scholarly community of students and staff from a wide range of disciplines.

University College Library Throughout your time as a Durham Living costs in Durham City and around University postgraduate, you will be “Doing my Masters at Durham has Queen’s Campus, Stockton are more a member of one of our 16 colleges, been a fantastic experience. The affordable than many other areas in the St Chad’s College example bedroom whether living in college accommodation University with its unique collegiate UK. If you live in one of the University’s or ‘living out’ in the local area. As a system offers great opportunities to colleges, your accommodation charges college member, you can take advantage mix and integrate with international includes rent, utility bills, Internet access of the many services, personal and home students. I know that all and, depending on your catering package, development opportunities and the experiences Durham has offered may include meals. It also includes the onsite facilities available. me will be beneficial to me opportunity to participate and benefit throughout my life.” from a scholarly community. For college Whilst all supervision and subject-based Peihan Li, costs visit www.durham.ac.uk/study/ teaching is delivered via your academic MA Financial Management, China accommodation/postgraduate/costs department, your college provides a scholarly environment to broaden your If you live in private accommodation, educational experience. By participating you will need to consider costs such College of St Hild and St Bede in college life you can develop skills Every college offers a variety of as utility bills and other living expenses. and experience that complement your comfortable study bedrooms with high- These costs vary according to where academic achievements (see page 34). speed Internet access; some with en- you choose to live and your personal Van Mildert College reading room circumstances. Visit www.durham.ac.uk/ In the smaller-scale college environment, suite facilities. Most colleges are able study/postgraduate/private you have direct access to a high level of to provide accommodation in blocks support, designed to cater for the needs or flats specifically for postgraduates. FACILITIES of postgraduate students. You benefit All postgraduate bedrooms are single, Each college provides, or has close from being part of a multidisciplinary except for some couple and family access to, a range of facilities for academic community, living, working accommodation (see page 35). study, socialising, sport and the arts. and socialising alongside staff and Many of our colleges offer catered Such facilities include: Colleges provide… students from across the University. accommodation providing three meals • Library and/or IT suite For more information see a day during undergraduate term time • TV lounge/Games room • Accommodation and catering options and self-catering facilities outside of www.durham.ac.uk/study/ • Gardens/Outdoor areas • Excellent facilities for study, sport and socialising accommodation/postgraduate term time. Others offer self-catered accommodation with well-equipped • Bar/Café • A small, friendly, scholarly community ACCOMMODATION, CATERING shared kitchen facilities. All colleges • Gym and/or Sports court AND COSTS have special formal dining occasions • Music room/Performance space • A comprehensive support system All University accommodation is based throughout the year, which all college • A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities in our colleges and, once a member members can attend. • Laundrette. of a college, you can apply for • Leadership roles and responsibilities www.durham.ac.uk/study/ accommodation in that college. About accommodation/postgraduate/facilities • Regular student-run events. one third of postgraduates live in college.

32 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 33 Josephine Butler College example bedroom Grey College St Mary’s College example kitchen Trevelyan College bar

SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY You can get involved in theatre groups, SUPPORT If you prefer not to select a college, or if postgraduate flats for couples and For private accommodation visit our As lively, multidisciplinary communities, music societies, outreach work and Your time at Durham should be a unique, your preferred college is unable to offer families. The flats are based primarily Accommodation Office’s private rental the colleges complement your interest groups, regardless of previous enjoyable and enriching experience, but you membership, we will select a college in Keenan House, a modern student property database at departmental provision and can play experience. Sports are well-represented sometimes students find they need some on your behalf. At this stage you can also residence on our Dryburn Court site with www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk a significant role in your intellectual in all colleges, with a variety of sports help, whether with University regulations, apply for college accommodation if you excellent transport links, healthcare or contact the office at development. teams playing at all skill levels. health issues or personal problems. would like to. providers and a number of local schools [email protected] Each college provides a comprehensive close by. Some couples’ accommodation or telephone +44 (0) 19 1 334 1770. Colleges provide an environment There are plenty of opportunities to take Fourteen of our colleges are based range of pastoral and welfare support is based on our main Ustinov College enabling you to engage in on positions of responsibility. You can in Durham City and two are based at led by the Senior Tutor, and including site. Demand for couples’ and family interdisciplinary dialogue both head up a society, captain a sports team, Queen’s Campus, Stockton. You will be other college staff and peer support. accommodation is very high and you are informally and, increasingly, through run a charity project or help lead your allocated membership of a college based advised to contact Ustinov College early “When I came to Durham to start my lectures, seminars and conferences held College’s student body by becoming www.durham.ac.uk/study/ in the same location as your study if you are interested. If accommodation PhD, I was worried that my life would be in college. You have the opportunity to a member of your Common Room’s accommodation/postgraduate/support programme. In both locations, colleges within Keenan House is not available, taken over by work, not only because of organise such activities and to attend Executive Committee. are within walking distance of lecture CHOOSING A COLLEGE our Accommodation Office can help my workload, but because I didn’t really those given by other students and staff. venues, study facilities, bars, cafés In most colleges, postgraduates belong Whichever college you join, we are you to find accommodation within the know anyone and therefore had nothing These activities are generally open and shops. to the Middle Common Room (MCR) or confident that you will have an enjoyable local community. else to do! However, on the first night of to students from across colleges. In Graduate Common Room (GCR), or else time at Durham University. Our colleges For summary information on each of the moving into college, there was a knock addition, student-organised social events For information on the University’s form part of the College’s Junior Common share many similarities and there are colleges visit www.durham.ac.uk/study/ at the door. Three members of the are a regular part of college life, including nursery and childcare facilities please Room (JCR) or Senior Common Room opportunities to interact with students accommodation/postgraduate/explore or college’s SCR (Senior Common Room; musical and theatrical performances, see page 21 . (SCR). Each Common Room is led by an across colleges through attending other watch short films of each of the colleges a body of postgraduates and tutors balls, film nights and international Executive Committee of students, elected colleges’ events. However, each has at www.durham.ac.uk/tour PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION which represent the senior members of evenings. annually by fellow students. You can put its own distinctive character defined If you would prefer to stay in private college), came round to see if I wanted If you have any questions, please www.durham.ac.uk/study/ yourself forward for election to a position by its architecture, traditions, age, size, accommodation or are unable to secure to join them and some other new contact the Colleges Postgraduate Office accommodation/postgraduate/academic that can include responsibilities such as location and people. Fifteen of our college accommodation, information on members for dinner to get to know [email protected] representing the views of postgraduates colleges are ‘mixed’ communities of private accommodation opportunities everyone. This just epitomises college PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT You can visit any of our colleges simply to College Officers and the wider both undergraduates and postgraduates, can be found at our Accommodation life. Both SCR and the undergraduate OPPORTUNITIES by contacting the college to book an University community, and encouraging and one, Ustinov College, is a Office. The office can answer any JCR members have a very special Every college offers a variety of extra- appointment. Our staff and students interaction amongst students through postgraduate-only college. queries you may have and check over relationship making college life a curricular opportunities, including will be happy to give you a tour. organising events. any for privately rented great experience.” positions of leadership, enabling you Once you have accepted your University COUPLES/FAMILY ACCOMMODATION accommodation. Please feel free to to excel outside your academic studies www.durham.ac.uk/study/ offer, you have the opportunity to express Simon C. Cork, St Aidan’s College If you are planning to stay in Durham contact our Accommodation Office and enjoy other aspects of university life. accommodation/postgraduate/ a preference for membership of a with your partner or family, Ustinov using the following details: opportunities particular college if you would like to. College has a limited number of

34 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 35 The Union hosts a wide range of events There are a wide range of sports to get Postgraduate scholarships throughout term time. Regular events, involved in including: , table also offers a range of from ceilidh dances and jazz nights, to , , canoeing, , Postgraduate Coaching Scholarships. live comedy, are held within the Union fencing, football (women’s), hockey, These scholarships provide students building. The Union also plays host to lacrosse, , rowing, , with an opportunity to combine full- Kingsgate Bar, open seven days a week tennis and . Few institutions or part-time study, coaching and in term time, with stunning views across more seamlessly, successfully and competition. Those awarded Coaching the River Wear from the balcony. All of consistently combine sporting Scholarships are provided with a bursary the profits from our trading services and academic excellence. which allows them to support themselves stay in the Union, and are reinvested through their time at Durham University, Participation in improving the student experience. as well as receiving free accommodation. At the University there are opportunities For further information about DSU visit for students to compete in 16 sports, For further information see www.dsu.org.uk across over 380 different teams, on a www.teamdurham.com/universitysport/ weekly basis. Because of our unique scholarships SPORT AT DURHAM college system, it’s really easy to get If you enjoy sport then Durham University For more information on sport involved in sports within your college. Durham Student Theatre, visited by Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe Sport at Durham University is a great place to be. Opportunities to at Durham University see Whatever you sport you’re into, whatever participate on a regular basis and try out www.teamdurham.com your level, you can join your top college new activities are vast. Similarly if you team and compete in our College Sport want to reach the top of your sport, programme – larger than any other similar nationally and internationally, we will competition offered in Britain. Or you support you every step of the way. Sport can just join a team to try something “Sporting facilities are excellent. is a big part of Durham University with Student life the way you want it new and have fun! Durham is a premier university over 90% of our students taking part in national competitions.” in sport on a regular basis. A new multi- To find out more see www.durham.ac.uk/ The Times Good University Guide 201 2 Our thriving university the Durham Union Society, which is one student officers who represent different million pound sports centre opened study/accommodation/life/experience/ community will ensure that of the oldest student debating societies groups of students and student interests at Queen’s Campus in 2 01 0, whilst in sports in the world and attracts many notable to make sure the Union supports and Durham City, £6.7m is being invested you’re offered an unrivalled Community and Sport Development speakers. You can get involved in represents all students. Student officers to improve the sports facilities at Maiden student lifestyle with access At Durham we believe that University discussing a wide range of topics – sit on committees at all levels of the Castle, both ensuring the University sport has a pivotal role to play within to entertainment, sport, events from the war in Iraq, to designer babies. University and take forward student- sports facilities reflect Durham’s status and support services. driven campaigns, so if there’s an issue the community. Not only do our students Did you know… If you have an interest in the media then as a world ‘To p-1 00’ university. you’d like to do something about, get have the chance to take part in why not try your hand at reporting for the Sport at Durham University focuses participation and leadership in sport, but At Durham University, we encourage in touch with one of our officers to see …Durham Students’ Union DSU newspaper, , or even on three core strands: we also provide access to a wide range all of our students to make the most what we can do to help. offers over 160 student your college magazine. There’s also of broader developmental opportunities, of their student experience, with many 1. Performance and leadership societies for Durham students our award-winning student website The Union supports over 160 student all of which provide valuable real life opportunities for getting involved. 2. Participation ranging from music, dance and www.durham21.co.uk which each societies and associated groups such as experience in a setting where students Whether you want to volunteer and give the arts, to hobbies, pastimes year requires new ideas and writers. Palatinate , the award-winning student 3. Community sport development. can make a genuine difference. something back to the local community newspaper. There really is something for and sports. For more information on getting involved Performance and leadership These include Career Development by working on a project through Student everyone here, from ballroom dancing to see www.durham.ac.uk/study/experience Our philosophy at Durham is to provide Scholarships, coaching and officiating. Community Action (SCA), or help raise skydiving! Durham Universities Charities opportunities in sport to allow exceptional The University Sport programme provides money for good causes through our DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION (DSU) Kommittee (DUCK) raises hundreds people to do exceptional things. In this opportunities for students to volunteer Durham University Charities Kommittee Durham Students’ Union is your of thousands of pounds each year and respect there can be few better shining with coaching children from local (DUCK), there is something for everyone. representative body for all students supports students in fundraising for examples than our Durham graduates, schools and take part in outreach studying at Durham University. Every local, national and international charities. If you have an interest in drama, then Will Carling, Nasser Hussain, Jonathan work through sport. student is automatically a member of The DSU Advice Centre is available to why not get involved with the largest Edwards and . student theatre organisation in the Durham Students’ Union and there provide academic, financial, personal country, Durham Student Theatre (DST). is no membership fee. and health-related support and is If you want to continue to pursue sport staffed by professional and completely at a high level, then Durham University Each year DST runs regular trips to There are four elected student sabbatical independent advisors. is one of the best places to achieve this. professional productions and also puts officers who work full-time representing In 20 10/ 11 we were ranked 4th in the on a touring play. You could also get student needs and opinions to the British Universities & Colleges Sport involved in Durham’s debating society, University, as well as other part-time (BUCS) rankings. 36 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 37 90 college, departmental, regional, international and special interest alumni associations worldwide.

“My time at Durham was fundamental to me becoming an entrepreneur. The collegiate system provides the Dune lm Socie ty – opportunity for so many people to be in charge of something, express themselves and find out what they the D urham Un iversi ty can achieve.” Paul Hawkins, PhD Artificial Intelligence, Grey College, 199 6–00, alu mni co mmun ity Founder of Hawk-Eye Innovations Limited

Once you’ve completed your studies at Durham University your Queen’s Campus, Stockton links with us do not come to an end; you will become a member “It was okay and almost expected of you of Dunelm Society, our vibrant and global community of alumni. to be different. I felt accepted by my and Cathedral peers in lectures, in the college bar and on the sports field. This gave me the Under the banner of Dunelm Society, Alumni are important ambassadors for confidence to decide what I was our alumni are active in organising events the University. Around the world Durham passionate about. So many gifted and such as annual reunions, dinners and alumni continue to make significant clear thinking people together created informal get-togethers. Dunelm Society contributions in a number of fields, a great atmosphere.” associations range from regional, including government, law, science, Tim Stimpson, BSc Anthropology, UK, international and college and academia, business, arts, journalism Grey College, 1992 –95, departmental societies to sports-affiliated and athletics. Our alumni give a real feel International rugby player groups that together cater for more than for what studying at Durham University 140,000 living alumni. By staying in is like and talk passionately about their touch, we can keep alumni up to date on experiences, see some of their comments developments at Durham, and the wider on the right. The diagnosis was clear: late adolescence, alumni network, through our magazine, You can find out more about Dunelm with recurring episodes of aimlessness. Durham First , our monthly e-newsletter, Society, Durham’s global family and The possible cure? Three blissful years Newswire , and our online community, view previous editions of Durham First at Durham. Durham made me believe Dunelm, at www.dunelm.org.uk by visiting www.dunelm.org.uk in myself, gave me the confidence to Once registered with Dunelm, the online aim high, and honed the writing and community provides opportunities for observation skills necessary to become alumni to trace friends, receive and a writer. In short, Durham defilibrated offer informal careers advice, find out my life.” about events and set up an email Lucy Beresford, BA English Literature, forwarding account. Trevelyan College, 198 4–87, Author of Something I’m Not

38 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 39 Durham City River Wear Queen’s Campus, Stockton Queen’s Campus Sports Centre

DURHAM CITY No matter where you are in the City, QUEEN’S CAMPUS, STOCKTON A short walk away is Stockton’s vibrant For more information on Queen’s Durham is a beautiful, compact city in you are never far from the University’s Our modern, purpose-built Queen’s town centre offering excellent shopping Campus see www.durham.ac.uk/ Our North East England, located 17 miles colleges, academic departments and Campus is located in Stockton, 23 miles opportunities and great restaurants and study/location/queens from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The City facilities. Durham offers a huge range of from Durham City. A regular free bus bars. You’ll find cultural attractions For further information on how to get has a rich heritage and culture, with sporting and leisure pursuits, including service runs between the two locations. including the Georgian Theatre, hosting to Durham City and Queen’s Campus, location the world-famous Castle and Cathedral 64 acres of sports fields and facilities, performances from home-grown music A small, friendly, close-knit community, Stockton visit www.durham.ac.uk/travel sitting on top of a peninsula overlooking a haven in the form of the Botanic talent as well as established performers, Queen’s Campus occupies a stunning the River Wear. The panoramic view Garden, museums of oriental and and our partnership arts venue, ARC – waterfront location on the River Tees There are many reasons of the Cathedral and Castle has been archaeological history, as well as our own Stockton Arts Centre. ARC houses two and boasts state-of-the-art facilities WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? why people choose to described as “one of the finest student theatre, the Assembly Rooms. theatres, a cinema, a dance studio, for study, sport and leisure. If you are thinking of applying to the architectural experiences of Europe ”. three bars and a restaurant and hosts study at Durham University. The City is also only 10 minutes from University our online videos are one of The UNESCO World Heritage Site Although no building is more than a variety of productions including our Our academic achievements and Newcastle-upon-Tyne by train and direct the best ways to see what Durham has is at the heart of our University. 15 years old, the Campus is quickly own student performances. college system are two very good trains to London take approximately to offer, but we do recommend that you developing a character of its own. A new With a population of around 43,000 three hours. Thornaby station is a short walk from come and see us for yourself if you can. ones, but another is simply our multi-million pound sports centre opened Durham has a compact, friendly feel Queen’s Campus and provides direct rail The videos provide a series of short outstanding environment. Our For more information on Durham see in 20 10 and the Campus has excellent about it, but still provides the facilities services to York, Leeds and Manchester. clips and 360° panoramas of academic University, and our postgraduate www.durham.ac.uk/study/location/ study resources, including a dedicated you would expect of a thriving city Stockton is well served by road: the A66 departments and colleges, and give a durham.city postgraduate study area; beautiful social student communities are including many excellent cafés, bars links directly to both the A 19 and A1. feel for student life in both Durham City spaces; and a modern restaurant and bar situated in two distinct locations and restaurants. The Gala Theatre is a and Queen’s Campus. The videos can – the Waterside. – Durham City and Queen’s £15m building in the heart of the City be viewed at www.durham.ac.uk/tour Campus, Stockton. offering a programme of live events Our postgraduate community at Queen’s Both locations offer a fine environment attracting some of the country’s leading Campus is primarily centred in the for academic development and are theatre companies, comedians, bands, Wolfson Research Institute. A flagship located within easy access of Durham musicians and dance performers, and a centre for research into health and Tees Valley and Newcastle International cinema showing the latest blockbusters wellbeing, it also provides a base for the airports. To see both locations on a map alongside independent and classic films. North East Public Health Observatory. and for further travel information see page 44.

40 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 41 “The most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England.” Exploring the No rth East Lonely Planet Bluelist North East Eng la nd

At Durham University there’s so much to get involved in at college and university level, but you’ll find the North East region is full of exciting things to do and beautiful places to explore. One of the first things you’ll notice is just how much there is to see and do here, and that you don’t have to travel far from either Durham City or Queen’s Campus to experience all that the region has to offer. Here is just a flavour of some of what you’ll find:

SHOPPING AND LEISURE SPORT FAMILY FUN For those who love a bit of retail therapy, Passion for sport runs through the region, If your family are with you during your Gateshead is home to the MetroCentre. with football, rugby, basketball, cricket time at Durham University, whatever With nearly 350 stores, it’s the largest and ice-hockey teams all playing the weather there is so much to do. shopping and leisure centre in the EU, regularly. At international level, Durham Right across the region, award-winning housing an IMAX cinema and 3D screen. County Cricket Club hosts England attractions run exciting programmes of For boutique heaven head for the matches, and Gateshead International family events for all ages throughout the Georgian town of Yarm, near Stockton, stadium hosts world-class athletics. year. From teddy bears’ picnics and art where you’ll also find a range of top The region is also home to the annual classes for toddlers to free music festivals restaurants and pubs. Great North Run, a great event to take for all ages and sporting events such as The Angel of the North part in and fundraise for charity or simply the Junior and Mini North Runs, you’ll MUSIC AND THE ARTS go along and cheer on the runners. be sure to have a great day out. When it comes to music the region offers Gateshead Millennium Bridge and The Sage Music Centre something for everyone. From R&B to OUT AND ABOUT Find out more about the North East folk, and from jazz to pop, it won’t take There are numerous castles, walks, cycle region at long to find something to suit all musical routes and beaches all within easy reach www.visitnortheastengland.com tastes. The region is a hotbed for up and of both Durham City and Stockton. For coming musical talent as well as hosting the more adventurous, the vibrant cities gigs by established UK and international of Leeds and York are less than two stars in everything from small, intimate hours by train, and the open spaces settings to larger venues such as the O 2 of Northumberland and the North York Yarm nightlife Durham Country Cricket Club Academy and Metro Arena in Newcastle Moors provide ideal locations for holding thousands of revellers. exploring further. When it’s time to relax away from your Or why not try something a bit more studies, the region’s theatres host a unusual… Go back in time and visit wide range of events, from Shakespeare Beamish Museum, cycle the coast-to- productions to cutting-edge comedy coast route with friends or try skiing from the UK’s leading performers. in Sunderland, even in the summer!

42 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk Gala Theatre MetroCentre For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 43 UK map Contacts

Durham City and Stockton are part BY AIR If you wish to visit the University we Useful Contacts at Durham University of excellent transport networks Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley may be able to find you temporary worldwide and in the UK. airports are easily accessible from accommodation in one of our colleges. Contact Telephone Number Email Address Website Durham is only three hours Durham and Stockton with regular Please contact +44 (0)800 289 970. by rail from London. domestic and international flights. International Office +44 (0)191 334 6328 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/international Worldwide connections to Newcastle Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)191 334 6492 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate are made through Amsterdam, DSU Accommodation Office +44 (0)191 334 6128 [email protected] www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk BY ROAD Paris and Dubai as well as routes College Accommodation Office [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/study/ You can reach Durham and Stockton via London. Manchester and Leeds accommodation/postgraduate easily by road. The A1(M) passes close Finance Office +44 (0)191 334 6485 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/student.finance Bradford airports are also within to the outskirts of Durham City and Language Centre +44 (0)191 334 2230 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/ easy reach. Domestic flights connect Stockton is linked by the A66 to the englishlanguage.centre Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, A1(M), less than 10 miles away, and Service for Students +44 (0)191 334 8 11 5 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/dussd Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Dublin, Exeter, by the A19. with Disabilities Gatwick, Heathrow, Jersey, Plymouth, Business School +44 (0)191 334 5200 MA: [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/dbs It takes around 35 minutes to travel Southampton and Stansted. Durham MSc: [email protected] between Durham and Stockton by car. Tees Valley offers a number of MBA: [email protected] There is a regular shuttle bus service connections from across Europe. Careers Employability +44 (0)191 334 1437 [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/careers between the two locations, which is and Enterprise Centre TRAVEL CONTACTS free at all times. Route planner BY RAIL www.transportdirect.info Main switchboard and University address (Durham City & Queen’s Campus, Stockton) To get to Stockton, you can get the Airports train to Darlington which is on the Newcastle International Durham City Address Queen’s Campus, Stockton main London to Edinburgh line. www.newcastleairport.com Darlington is 20 minutes’ drive from Durham University Durham University Stockton. Alternatively, Thornaby Durham Tees Valley University Office, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HP Queen’s Campus Stockton, University Boulevard, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH railway station is just five minutes’ www.durhamteesvalleyairport.com Edinburgh walk from Queen’s Campus and offers Telephone Number: +44 (0)191 334 2000 United Kingdom connecting services to Darlington, National Rail enquiries Telephone Number: +44 (0)191 334 0022 www.nationalrail.co.uk Durham, York and Manchester. Newcastle Airport Newcastle Durham is on a central train line with Ferry Durham links to most parts of the UK. From www.dfdsseaways.co.uk Stockton Useful contacts overseas Durham station, you can either walk Durham Tees North Sea Valley Airport Durham University has appointed a number of education to the city centre in 10 minutes or use agencies to advise and assist potential students. If you would the taxis and buses available. There Irish Sea like to contact one of our appointed overseas representatives are regular direct trains to and from Manchester in your country please visit the relevant country page at Durham City to London and the Manchester International Airport www.durham.ac.uk/international/countryinfo journey takes around three hours.

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44 For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk For further details visit: www.durham.ac.uk 45 Contact details Durham University University Office Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HP United Kingdom Postgraduate enquiries: +44 (0)191 334 6492 Email: [email protected] International Office: +44 (0)191 334 6328 Email: [email protected] Main switchboard: +44 (0)191 334 2000 www.durham.ac.uk

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