Does Durham do history of art?
The History of Art programme began at Durham with the arrival of Anthony Parton 22 years ago and soon flourished into a much loved ‘mini-department’ with hundreds of students enrolled across the various modules.
Does Durham University do art?
Durham has one of the most significant university collections of 20th and 21st Century art in the UK. The Western Art Collection is displayed throughout Durham University and features prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture.
Is Durham University good for history?
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 put Durham in the world top 10 for Archaeology (fourth) as well as Theology and Religion (fifth). Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, English Studies, Geography, History, and Law also feature in the world top 50.
Is Durham a posh university?
Durham is one of the most elite universities in the country, and lets in fewer state school students than Cambridge University.
Where is history taught at Durham?
The Department of History is located in the heart of Durham, next to Durham Cathedral and Castle, which together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Does Durham do history and politics?
History offers the opportunity to study medieval, early modern, and late modern history, through a range of modules in economic, social, religious, cultural, political, and diplomatic history, focusing on Britain, continental Europe, Africa, China, and the USA.
What is liberal arts at Durham?
Liberal Arts – formerly ‘Combined Honours in Arts’ – is a flexible multidisciplinary programme, which gives those who want to specialise in more than one subject the chance to study in some of the UK’s most highly-regarded departments in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
What is the point of a liberal arts degree?
The goal of a liberal arts education is to help you become a well-rounded person, one with general knowledge on a variety of subjects. Each liberal arts college offers degrees in a wide range of majors. As you study, you will gain versatile skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Do Durham do interviews for history?
We don’t interview for most of our courses.
Is Durham University respected?
Durham is one of the world’s leading Universities as shown by our World Top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2022, where we are ranked 82nd. 16 Durham subjects are in the World Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021, including 8 in the World Top 50.
How competitive is Durham University?
Durham is a competitive university, because our entry criteria are extremely high, but you might be surprised by how many offers we give out. The table below shows the number of Home/EU applicants to each programme last year and the percentage who received an offer.
Why study history at Durham University?
The History Department at Durham has established itself firmly as one of the top departments in the UK. Staff and students are part of a vibrant learning community, set within the magnificent location of Durham’s World Heritage Site. Hear from our history students at Durham University.
Why study oriental arts at Durham University?
With this transnational scope in mind, the degree offers extensive language-learning opportunities, while within Durham it draws on the outstanding collections of the University’s Oriental Museum, its distinguished Western Art collections, and the curatorial expertise of its staff.
Why study history at the University of Cambridge?
We teach everything from the history of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria through to the making of modern Africa. The History Department is deeply committed to postgraduate education. We have a strong and dedicated postgraduate community made up of MA and PhD students, who organise and contribute to academic activities.