The standard minimum entry requirement to study a postgraduate programme at Durham University is normally achievement of an upper second class UK honours degree (2:1) or equivalent qualification and two satisfactory academic references.
English language requirement - IELTS: 7.0 (no component under 7.0), TOEFL iBT 102 (writing 27, no other component under 25).
Applicants must possess or expect to achieve a degree, please see department web pages for subject specific requirements. The equivalent of a UK lower second class honours degree of which approximately 50% is comprised of science or a similar subject. If your degree is from an overseas institution you must apply for a Statement of Comparability from NARIC A demonstrable interest and involvement in the lives and development of young people GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (or C) or above (or equivalent) which must be achieved at the time of application. If your equivalent qualifications are from an overseas institution, you must apply for a Statement of Comparability from NARIC Applicants with non-standard qualifications, for example, access routes into higher education are welcome to apply We welcome applications from mature applicants pursuing a career change.