The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria.
The BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science degree combines a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited education in psychology with a specialisation in cutting-edge behavioural science. Behavioural science is a relatively new discipline that focuses on applying psychological principles to challenges faced by organisations in the public, private and third sectors.
The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria.
Prepare to lead, inspire, and make a difference in global affairs with our Politics and International Relations BA. This combination deepens your understanding of power, diplomacy, and global systems, equipping you with critical thinking and real-world insights to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Our BSc in Psychology is designed to give you an understanding of the mind and behaviour. You will study people's internal mental processes, the biological mechanisms that underlie their behaviour, the social and developmental context in which they act, as well as clinical aspects of mental processes. As such, it shares features with other disciplines, including biology, anthropology, philosophy and education.
Looking to shape a fairer, more sustainable world? Our International Relations and Development BA equips you with the skills to tackle global challenges, from poverty to climate change. Gain insights across interconnected subjects, engage with expert-led research, and access international opportunities to make a real-world impact.
Are you ready to master the art and science of managing people? As a BSc Business and Human Resource Management student, you will explore how people are key to business strategy and success and learn how modern human resource professionals shape the culture, performance, and future of organisations. You will examine key Human Resources (HR) practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement and more. You will also gain insights into the creation of innovative, inclusive and resilient workplaces.
This course is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area to specialise in. It's a broad-ranging course providing you with the knowledge to apply computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems, and learn skills highly valued by employers.
Step into one of today’s fastest-growing fields. This degree equips you with the skills to protect digital systems, investigate breaches, and understand the human, technical, and legal aspects of cyber security. You’ll study networking, cyber defence and digital forensics, learning how systems can be both built and broken. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll develop the critical thinking needed to anticipate threats, design solutions, and respond to incidents. Whether you see yourself as a security analyst, forensic investigator or consultant, this degree opens doors across all sectors.
Interested in designing and making innovative interior spaces? Develop hands-on skills and conceptual thinking to prepare for diverse roles across the interior architecture industry.
- Master 2D visualisation and 3D modelling techniques.
- Enhance presentations with advanced animation tools.
Interior Design practice involves the reuse of existing buildings and places to reinvent them to support a new range of activities. Central to this is making sure they are fit for purpose in terms of human occupation, inclusivity and accessibility, as well as reducing the environmental impact of our built environment.
Multiple financial crises, technological developments, globalisation and regulatory changes have revolutionised the international financial sector. As organisations find ways to respond to these unprecedented changes, employees with cross-cutting accounting and finance expertise are in high demand.
The BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course is a unique blend of the biological sciences relating to animals, the way they work, their health, their diseases and their relationships with humans.
This course aims to equip you with the latest skills for a range of careers in veterinary science, as well as in STEM and non-STEM industries. You will be taught by a range of skilled scientists and clinicians with extensive experience of animal disease and research. We will cover virtually every aspect of animal biology, management and disease that is likely to interest you.
In a recent report, it was found that 26% of CEOs ranked talent shortage as the top damaging factor to business outlook (Gartner, 2024), highlighting the pressing concern of finding and retaining skilled employees for many companies today. Human Resources plays a key role in all businesses, from talent acquisition, employee training and development, to reinforcing the values of the business, HR helps to drive employee engagement and maintain a positive business culture.
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Marketing degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and marketing and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally.
We will provide you with an understanding of why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and social influences on behaviour. Additionally, you will learn core concepts of marketing theory and develop skills and experience to apply them in real-world settings.
This joint degree offers the opportunity to combine an appreciation of mathematical reasoning with an understanding of computing.
Mathematics is a fundamental intellectual tool in computing, but computing is increasingly used as a key component in mathematical problem-solving.
The course concentrates on areas where mathematics and computing are most relevant to each other, emphasising the bridges between theory and practice.
- Study management at a UK Top 6 university for Accounting and Finance, and top 7 for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Study core and specialist areas of business and management according to your personal or academic interests or career ambitions.
- Gain hands-on experience in your final year through a dissertation or a live consultancy project, working with real organisations to put your learning into practice.
Accountancy is the process by which financial information about a business is recorded, classified, summarised, interpreted and communicated.
Gain a solid grounding in finance and accounting areas of business. Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in accounting, finance and many other sectors.
Accounting and finance professionals are important to almost all functions of business. You’ll learn how to apply your numerical abilities to real-life situations.
Do you want to find patterns in data, build AI that solves real problems, or create smart systems that make better decisions? At Dundee, you don’t just study Data Science and AI, you use them to make a difference.
This degree gives you the skills to understand and work with data. You will learn how to design AI systems that can learn and adapt. You’ll take part in hands-on projects, work in teams, and use the same tools as professional data scientists. Your learning will be based on real challenges, not just theory.