One of the first things that drew me to Durham University was the focus on a sense of community. The Durham collegiate system means that every student immediately belongs somewhere – and this can be a huge help if you’re a bit nervous about starting your new life here! Your college in Durham will become your home (no…
The Creative Writing MA at Durham is such a great opportunity to improve your writing in the company of award-winning authors and talented students. The course includes creative and critical work, so get ready to write a few essays, including the Research Project which is half-creative, half-critical work. You can choose one…
Hi there! My name is Tom and I am a postgraduate MSc Particles, Strings and Cosmology student. I was born in Sunderland, raised in Penshaw and completed my undergraduate studies in Newcastle; for my academic upbringing I haven’t travelled far, however, I can assure you that it has been the time of my life nevertheless. I’m…
Why I chose to study an MSc in Sustainability, Energy and Development
15th November 2022
November tends to be a bit of a weird time in the academic year. Frost, first summatives, muddy leaves on the way back from lectures, bonfires and mist in the afternoons as well as the mornings. After just settling into a new course, it’s already halfway through the term. Halloween has largely been tidied away except for the…
I am Malavika Pillai, an international student completing my MA in English Studies at Durham University.
I spent years adoring the idyllic landscapes in Victorian novels, and finally, I found myself nestled in one. I had come far from the bustling metropolis back home in India to Durham, a quaint city with a vibrant…
My interest in pursuing a career in research really piqued in my final year of undergrad: after completing my dissertation, where I had completely free reign to design and run my own study, I was hooked. My specific interest lies in body image and I would love to spend my future career researching how we form opinions about our…
Nothing puts to practice time management and patience like studying a part-time MA programme while working a full-time job and being a parent to three cheeky children. I graduated with an undergraduate degree in Management and Human Resources Management 11 years ago. Five years after my graduation, I was living in London…
