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M.A. Courses at Durham University

Durham, Co Durham, UK

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Durham University M.A. Highlights 2026

The Durham University offers a 21 months to 2 years of M.A. program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 66 M.A. programs. The M.A. program can be pursued in specializations such as Criminology, International Relations, International Relations, International Relations, International Relations and Creative & Professional Writing. The Durham University M.A. first-year tuition fees for international students is GBP 21,200 - 28,500. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in UK. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.

Durham University M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility

The basic criteria that international students need to fulfill for Durham University admission to M.A. courses is submitting the scores of exams accepted and documents required for the admission process. The exams accepted are

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MA Education

1 year

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MA Archaeology

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MSc Defence, Development and Diplomacy

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MA Christian Theology (Catholic Studies)

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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

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MA English Literary Studies

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MA Romantic and Victorian Literary Studies

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MA Creative Writing

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MA History

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MA Translation Studies

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MA Music

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MA Theology and Religion

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MA TESOL

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MA International Cultural Heritage Management

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Fee components	Amount (for 1 - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 24.94 L - 37.69 L
Hostel	INR 13.06 L - 13.89 L
Others	INR 58.75 K
Total fee	INR 38.59 L - 52.17 L

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Compare M.A. at Durham University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Durham University	INR 25.78 L - 40.7 L	#5 Guardian, 2026
CITY, University of London Compare	INR 16.67 L - 34.82 L	#38 Guardian, 2025
Staffordshire University Compare	INR 11.5 L - 21.64 L	#82 Guardian, 2026
University of Connecticut Compare	INR 37.54 L - 38.26 L	#69 US News, 2026

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Durham University M.A. Rankings

The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #137 in 2025. International students can check the Durham University rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#114	#125	#137
Country Ranking	#17	#20	#21

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3.8/5

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Quality of faculty5

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Indian Food2

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MA Archaeology - Batch of 2026

3.8

A lifetime of welcoming experiences.

Tips: Durham University is one of the leading universities in the world, the transition from India to UK study was pretty common and expected, the focus relies in the UK mostly of self study, independent research and less on exams, infact for my course we only had to submit research papers no exams, the marking is however quite tough and it was interesting to adapt to 60+ being considered a good score and 75 being the highest. Almost all international students got a scholarship of 5000 pounds or more, depending on the course, and there are a variety of other scholarships and bursaries available at the university as well as at the collegiate level. I was adequately satisfied with my university. After the completion of the degree, I have nothing but fond memories and invaluable academic and extracurricular knowledge.

Likes (Student Life): Durham being a student town, most of the demographic is young students, the businesses target students as well, so we have multiple events going on not just on the campus and in the colleges but all around the city. The entire city is our campus, the river is where the rowing team rows, and the restaurants and clubs all have student discounts. Being a collegiate system, all colleges have weekly dinners, daily events, annual days, balls, freshers week, refreshers week, mid sem balls and events, quiz nights in college bars and even the departments and individual societies have events day to day. This means that almost every day, there are some of the other events happening both free and paid that can range from stargazing to sports, and all students have something to do.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Durham is a small town in northern England, though there are some Indian restaurents, they are not as authentic. However, you do get almost all the ingredients you may need to cook Indian food yourself. There are 5-6 desi restaurants which can pass when you really don't want to cook and are okay with some mid-level indian adjacent food. Urban Chai is the only good one.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

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MA Archaeology - Batch of 2025

3.8

The faculty is highly trained and internationally recognised.

Tips: Before joining Durham, students should know it's quite academically intense, especially for subjects like archaeology or history. There is a big shift from rote learning, as in most universities in India, to independent thinking. You are expected to read a lot, form your own arguments and participate in events and class projects. The collegiate system is a huge part of life here; all colleges have their own events, societies, living halls, and bars that form your main social experience. Durham is a small town, so coming from big cities like Delhi or Mumbai can be tough, but bigger cities like Newcastle and Edinburgh are not far away. There are many scholarships available at the university or college level. I did receive an international merit scholarship on tuition fees, some bursaries cover academic and conference-related expenses and full scholarships that cover everything from tuition to living. Overall, my experience has been very rewarding. The academic exposure, quality of teaching, and research opportunities are excellent. Of course, the weather and cost are challenges, but growth on both academic and personal fronts makes it worth it.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is highly trained and internationally recognised; they are experts in their fields and teach not just from textbooks but also from their real-world experience. They are also extremely helpful and can be visited during their office hours and they would definitely go out of their way to help and build your concepts as well as just talk when needed.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Durham is a small university town in northern England; thus, authentic Indian food options are limited. There are some Indian restaurants, but they are hardly authentic. However, you will get all ingredients in Tesco and other stores as well as plenty of off-license and desi stores to make anything from scratch. Tesco does have an indian section where you will get a lot of things as well.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200

Prepping time for classes11 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026Read more

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Is there an interview for Indian students to get into Durham University?

Answered a week ago

Yes, some courses like the BA (Hons) in Primary Education requires students to sit in a interview. Courses that usually require students to work with people (Education, Dentistry, Medicine, Social Work) may require interviews to get in at Durham Uni.

Students are advised to consult one of the Shiksh

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Is it expensive for Indian students to study at Durham University?

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Durham University can be considered moderately expensive for Indian students. Tuition costs range between GBP 25,000 and GBP 35,000/year (INR 32 Lakhs and INR 44.7 Lakhs) for most courses. As for cost of living, a minimum monthly bank balance of GBP 1,023 (INR 1.3 Lakhs) is required.

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How have the Durham University rankings changed in recent years?

Answered a week ago

Durham Uni has consistently stood out as one of the top 100 universities globally as part of rankings across platforms. Given below is how some popular platforms have ranked Durham University in recent years:

Platform	2026	2025	2024
QS World	#94	#89	#78
The Complete University Gude - UK Ranking	#5	#6	#8
The Guardian - UK Ranking	#5	#6	#7

Akash Gaur

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What is the Durham University QS Ranking 2026?

Answered a week ago

Durham University ranks #32 in Europe and #94 globally as part of the QS World Rankings 2026. Given below is how the university ranks for some of its popular programs:

Program	QS World Rank 2026
Law	#49
Business Analytics	#50
Accounting and Finance	#58
MBA	#90

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Contributor-Level 10

What are the top courses at Durham University?

Answered a month ago

Some of Durham University programs that ranked in the top 10 as per Complete University Guide are mentioned below-

History
General Engineering
Chemistry
Mathematics
Law
English
Marketing
German
Economics
Sports Science

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