About Durham

During your studies, you will come to Durham twice for in-person teaching, networking, and the experience of living in this beautiful city.

Durham is friendly and welcoming, with the famous World Heritage Site, Cathedral and Castle at its very heart. In the ancient, cobbled streets, you’ll find shops and boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants, and plenty of culture.

Our location

Just 17 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England, it’s also easy to hop on a train from/to London, Edinburgh, or Manchester. Newcastle International Airport is also close by.

Our collegiate system makes Durham exceptional. Here, every student is a proud member of a college, and every college has its own character and traditions. Each is an inspiring and supportive community. Although you will only be in Durham for a short time, we want to welcome you and embrace you into Durham life while you are here.

College membership

Durham University has a distinctive collegiate system of 17 different colleges which create a sense of belonging for our students.

While you won’t stay in Stephenson College for accommodation, you will be a lifelong member. The college has five core values that form the basis of everything they do; curiosity, courage, inclusion, responsibility and kindness.

Students at Durham have access to an excellent student support system, supported by their College as well as the Department of Psychology and Executive MSc programme team.

For your in-person study dates, the University will subsidise costs for a hotel in Durham city centre.

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Course dates

For 2024 entry, the programme will start on 1 September 2024.

2024 in-person teaching

9-11 September 2024

2025 in-person teaching

9-11 September 2025

Ready to take the next step?

Explore the programme in more detail including the exciting modules you’ll complete plus entry requirements and application deadlines.

More information

Download a brochure

Receive a brochure with more information on the Executive MSc in Behavioural Science programme.

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Department of Psychology

You can read about the work of the Department of Psychology, including fascinating research studies, here.

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Executive MSc video

Meet the Head of Psychology and the Programme Leadership Team as they discuss the programme.

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