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.
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.
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.
Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course gives you the foundation you need to enter the world of psychology. You’ll learn to critically evaluate research, understand and explain behaviour, and communicate psychological insights effectively, while gaining a solid grounding in all core areas of the discipline.
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.
The Masters in Computational Geoscience explores how we model the natural world and the environment around us (and the processes that create them). You will develop applied data science and modelling skills which you can use to address complex real-world challenges and support decision-making in geoscience fields. You will develop skills that are in high-demand in the geoscience sector, including computer programming, predictive modelling and big data analysis.
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.
This one-year Master’s equips you with the advanced technical, analytical and strategic skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving, data-driven marketing environment. You explore how AI-driven tools and techniques such as machine learning, predictive analytics, marketing automation, recommendation systems, chatbots and customer data platforms are transforming marketing practice. Through theoretical insight, hands-on learning and real-world case studies, you develop the ability to design, implement and evaluate intelligent marketing strategies that enhance customer journeys, optimise campaign performance and generate measurable business value.
This innovative programme offers the best of studio-based design learning and provides opportunities for you to develop skills and insights in the creative use of design practices and technologies for digital media across a range of uses and platforms.
Digital media technology is at the heart of modern life. At work, in education, in leisure and entertainment, even in sport, digital tools and devices are everywhere. How we communicate, our social life, the core of our society, is now based on digital media.
This one-year top-up course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in a relevant field and wish to gain a full degree in business management with a specialism in digital marketing. You explore leadership, planning, policy making and how responsible innovation underpins modern business management alongside gaining an in-depth knowledge of digital technologies, global marketing, and the impact of marketing communications on a given industry or product.
What you will study
In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary biosciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, principles of evolution, molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, and veterinary anatomy and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
In today’s fast paced business world, marketing is essential to overcoming significant challenges. This includes maintaining a competitive advantage, meeting customer needs that are always changing, and shaping how organisations plan their future.
Our BSc (Hons) Marketing degree is closely connected to real-world industry through our experienced academics who have worked in this field. This means that you will learn from professionals who have been where you want to go.
Get ready to make a difference with our MSci Physiotherapy. We'll give you the tools to build your clinical skills and thrive academically in our world-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Course highlights
Our four-year course provides you with the time and space to optimally develop your clinical skills and experience alongside academic excellence. You will study at a research-intensive university (member of the Russell Group) that offers teaching excellence and a long tradition of providing physiotherapy education. It is a great place to start your career.
Turn your passion for science into a thriving career in Biomedical Science. Delve into the intricacies of the human body and the mysteries behind diseases.
Study at the forefront of Biomedical Science and see first-hand how research drives clinical advancements. This degree not only provides a solid foundation in Biomedical Science but also prepares you to make impactful contributions to the field.
If you're ready to build on your current knowledge and experience and excited to start or continue your successful career in project management, this MSc Project Management degree is for you.
On this Master’s programme you’ll explore the principles, practices, tools and techniques of project management. You’ll study key project management themes, including the project environment, budgets and commercial management, people management, risk management, managing programmes and portfolios and learn how to apply your new knowledge in the workplace within the wider context of a rapidly changing digital world.
In this three-year course, you will learn to understand and apply Artificial Intelligence. You'll learn from our world-class researchers as they develop new algorithms and apply AI to innovations in healthcare, finance, environmental modelling, robotics and the technologies of the future.
Today, Artificial Intelligence stands at the forefront of technological innovation, encompassing the design and refinement of algorithms that exhibit intelligent behaviour, but also have the ability to adapt and learn dynamically from feedback, evidence, and data.
This course combines project management and cost management skills to provide you with a holistic and streamlined perspective to meet sector and industry needs. You will be taught by academic staff with relevant professional experience in quantity surveying, project management, commercial management, civil engineering and construction procurement.
Our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design degree course is your chance to reimagine and transform existing buildings to create inspiring spaces for people to live, play, and work.
You'll develop the essential creative and technical skills, together with materials and construction knowledge, to create stunning interiors that are sustainable, inclusive and imaginative.
Become a critical data professional
Learn how to work with and analyse data, and use your findings to make ethical, sustainable decisions – engaging different audiences and stakeholders, using visualisation and statistical methods.
Uniquely employable
Developed with industry experts and taught by active researchers, this course gives you the skills to manage the complexities of data in organisations and to integrate the work of data scientists with those in more managerial or policy-making roles.