1. Master of ancient philosophy
course syllabus
This is a special course designed to prepare you for the advanced study of ancient philosophy, partly through direct research training and partly through modules taught by experts in their respective fields in group seminars. Durham University has a long and outstanding international tradition in the field of ancient philosophy. Recently, several doctoral students have been engaged in academic work in Britain and abroad. The course is one year full-time (two years part-time).
Curriculum learning and teaching
The course of Master of Philosophy in Ancient China is mainly a research-oriented training course, which aims to cultivate students' autonomous learning ability during their undergraduate study and enable them to conduct completely independent research at a higher level. The contact time and tutorial module usually have 5 hours per week (up to 7 people start Latin or ancient Greek), mainly focusing on group teaching and structure. This time, the asset value is maximized, and students' independent learning and preparation are best encouraged and valued. Other related academic contacts (research and discussion, thesis supervision) with an average of about 2 hours per week can also participate.
Under special circumstances, if students with special research and training needs meet the professional knowledge of the department, but are not within the teaching scope of the department or other departments in any year, they can also suggest replacing a taught master's module with an independent research topic. In the IRT exam, students complete an independent research report (usually a 5000-word review or extended article) with independent staff, and are supervised for 5 hours. (Note that IRT and dissertation cannot overlap, and students must prove that they have the professional knowledge and needs needed for project work in related fields when they enter school.
All faculty and staff who teach in the Master of Arts can consult students, and there will be office hours every week except normal contact hours. The tutor of master students is the academic adviser of master students and can be used as an additional contact, especially on academic progress.
In addition to the formal part of the course, the department also has a very active research seminar and lecture culture. The school strongly encourages graduate students to participate in two series of research seminars in the department. Although not part of the formal (evaluation) master's program, attending these seminars involving a series of disciplines is a part of students' development as researchers and should be regarded as an important part of their courses. In addition, master students are also welcome to participate in the series of seminars on "Youth Work" organized by doctoral students in our department. Finally, our classic society, which is managed by students, regularly organizes guest lectures-usually from famous scholars outside Durham.
2. Master of Arts in Archaeology
course syllabus
Master of archaeology can be full-time or part-time. By setting up special modules, skill-oriented courses and seminars, thesis research provides an opportunity to improve your archaeological skills and knowledge, to make progress in doctoral research, or to acquire important transferable skills, and to prepare for commercial archaeology or the broader job market. One of the uniqueness of our master's program is to provide specialized courses in which you will study, so that you can gain breadth and depth in your understanding of specific periods, fields and themes. The current share is:
Prehistoric history
Egypt/Near East/Asia (ENEA)
Classic world
Medieval and post-medieval archaeology
At the end of this course, you will gain a lot of professional knowledge related to your study period/field from our leading expert team; You will also develop your skills and experience in collecting, managing and analyzing archaeological materials; Current archaeological methods, means and practices; Introduction of archaeological research; And a series of practical skills such as numerology, museum cultural relics and geophysics.
Curriculum learning and teaching
The course content includes lectures, seminars, workshops and practical courses. A typical lecture provides key information in a specific field and identifies the main areas where archaeologists discuss and debate a specific topic. Then, the seminar provides opportunities for small groups to discuss and debate specific issues or fields based on the knowledge gained through lectures and reading. Practical courses and workshops allow you to directly experience the practical and explanatory skills of archaeology. Finally, independent supervision of research enables you to develop and undertake a research project with advanced level. The whole course focuses on key and analytical skills to work independently and develop to an advanced level.
Throughout the course, you will also meet an academic consultant who will provide you with academic support and guidance. In addition, all faculty members have office hours every week, and they can hold meetings on the basis of "sit-in". Our department also has a vibrant research seminar project, which you are strongly recommended to attend.
employment opportunities
Archaeology department
Many graduate students in this school have entered an academic career, either teaching in universities or doing postdoctoral research. Others join museums or national and regional heritage organizations. Some people engage in professional archaeological work in national or local planning departments, while others choose to use their analytical and expressive skills to get jobs in industrial, commercial and government departments.
3. Master of Classical Studies
course syllabus
The Master of Classical Literature is our core research and training degree, which is suitable for anyone who wants to study for a doctoral degree in a branch of classical literature. This course focuses on language training, theoretical learning methods of classic texts, and the practice of your chosen major. The course is one year full-time (two years part-time).
Curriculum learning and teaching
The Master of Classical Literature course is mainly a research-oriented training course, which aims to cultivate students' autonomous learning ability during their undergraduate study and enable them to conduct completely independent research at a higher level. The contact time and tutorial module usually have 5 hours per week (up to 7 people start Latin or ancient Greek), mainly focusing on group teaching and structure. This time, the asset value is maximized, and students' independent learning and preparation are best encouraged and valued. Other related academic contacts (research and discussion, thesis supervision) with an average of about 2 hours per week can also participate.
The core of this course is the thesis module. In this module, students should write a paper of 15000 words, and the theme is a research topic designed by themselves. Provide core research training and support for students' dissertation research through dissertations seminars. These are weekly courses, research methods and resources introduced in the first semester, people working in classic fields, and research skills established in a year, all of which require papers. Courses include lectures, student-led discussions and student demonstrations, and are adjusted according to the individual research interests of each group. In addition, students will have an independent thesis tutor, who will be an expert in their fields of interest, and they will receive an additional five hours of independent thesis guidance from the tutor within one year.
In addition to the thesis, students must choose four or five elective modules related to a specific major. At least one job must be in the relevant language (ancient or modern). We provide Greek and Latin teaching at all levels, including elementary courses for those who have no experience in this field and advanced seminars on Greek and Latin texts for those who have degree-level knowledge. Other ancient languages offered by Durham University include Akkadian, Hebrew and Aramaic; Modern languages include German, French and Italian (these languages usually have special reading skills courses to meet the needs of graduate students who want to use them for research).
All faculty and staff who teach master's courses can consult students, and there will be office hours every week except normal contact hours. The tutor of master students is the academic adviser of master students and can be used as an additional contact, especially on academic progress.
In addition to the formal part of the course, the department also has a very active research seminar and lecture culture. Master students are especially encouraged to participate in two research seminars organized by the department. Although not part of the formal (evaluation) master's program, attending these seminars involving a series of disciplines is a part of students' development as researchers and should be regarded as an important part of their courses. In addition, the school also welcomes master students to participate in a series of seminars on "Youth Work" organized by doctoral students in the department. Finally, our classic society, which is managed by students, regularly organizes guest lectures-usually from famous scholars outside Durham.
4. Master of Creative Writing
course syllabus
The Master of Creative Writing in Durham University is an exciting new course. Presented by award-winning writers Dr. Paul Batchelor, Dr. Naomi Booth, Professor Kaga Chingonyi, Professor Claire Harman, Dr. Sunjeev Sahota and Dr. Sam Riviere. This is an academically rigorous project, which aims to cultivate students' practical knowledge of poetry and prose novel writing. Students will get structured support through writing seminars and one-on-one tutoring to develop their own ideas. Students will also study the literary works of the 20th century and 2 1 century and create new works.
5. Master of Education
course syllabus
The master's degree in education provides an excellent opportunity to study a wide range of educational issues. It will make you have a clear understanding of the nature and significance of educational policy and practice, which is related to researchers and professionals in schools, colleges and universities.
An important feature of this course is that you can choose from a series of elective modules according to your professional interests, personal interests, academic interests and theoretical interests (see below). You can also explore your interests by completing a paper.
In all modules of this course, the goal of this course is to introduce you to key ideas and ways of thinking, so that you can deal with related problems in the context that is relevant to you. The degree aims to meet the needs of education professionals, especially the needs of teaching, management or administrative personnel at all levels of education. Students can benefit from courses that are interested in education, usually teachers or those who plan to become teachers, who have a commitment to education, work with educational administrators in schools, universities and higher education institutions, and those who are engaged in educational management in Britain and overseas.
Curriculum learning and teaching
In all postgraduate courses, the school emphasizes that students should become independent and independent learners. The professor's module provides an introduction to the module content, and then develops and expands the module content through the school's use of online resources, key reading and independent learning and research. The school believes that the development of autonomous learning and research skills is one of the key elements of postgraduate courses, which helps to cultivate students' initiative, originality and critical thinking.
In the Master of Education course, you will study the compulsory core module, with a total of 60 credits, plus two elective courses, with a total of 60 credits. Courses are arranged in the middle of the week or on weekends, providing flexible learning routes and a wide range of choices. Modules are provided through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. The core modules are designed to enable you to critically understand the theories, research and problems related to the courses you choose. In addition to the designated contact time, you need to spend a lot of time reading, discussing and preparing courses, homework and project work.
In addition to the professor's core module and option module, all graduate students after the master's program must complete 60 credits of papers. This important work is an important independent research, which integrates educational theories, methods and practices, and is supported by personal tutors, expert thesis seminars and thesis coordinators.
During the semester, the department also held extensive seminars for various departments and research groups to encourage graduate students to participate. Before the start of the school year, the school provides information on course preparation. After the completion of the course, the school will arrange enrollment and social activities for freshmen, led by the dean of the graduate school and attended by faculty and staff.
6. Master of English Literature Studies
course syllabus
The master's program in English literature studies in this school provides opportunities for choice, flexibility and specialization. You can learn from the rich and varied research expertise of the department, and also have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of literary research. We are committed to research-oriented teaching, which means that students can explore the frontier of the subject-from Anglo-Saxon period to today, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary crime stories. The school provides an intimate, dynamic and supportive environment for students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
The course of this school provides the latest research methods and skills training, as well as a large number of optional literature modules, from which you can choose three; You must write a paper. You will have the opportunity to follow a specific interest by learning a specific way, or you can specify your own research field in the Master of Arts degree in English Literature Studies, and tailor a separate course according to the period, theme or genre. A master's degree in English is usually a platform for further research at the doctoral level, and it also provides a good foundation for work in the fields of education, art and media.
Curriculum learning and teaching
One of the characteristics of Ban Hume's literary research is that it allows extensive and eclectic research on literary themes from the earliest literary period to the present, and allows the possibility of specialization from the research fields of the Middle Ages and Renaissance or the designated road of the 20th century. All students take three modules and teach in groups of 10. Each module generates 18 hours of contact time in the school year (9 seminars x 2 hours). The course places great emphasis on independent research, and seminars usually require a lot of preparatory work, including short reports and seminar activities. These modules are usually evaluated through course papers.
All students also need to register for a triple-weighted paper. In the first two semesters, 20 hours of contact time can be increased in the form of biweekly seminars, and 3.5 hours of personal supervision time can be increased in the third semester. Emphasis is placed on independent research. In order to prepare the master's thesis, all students submit a research plan of 1000 words at the beginning of the second semester and get constructive feedback. The draft of a chapter (about 3500 words) will be read and commented by their tutor.
Throughout the professor's master's degree course, all students are strongly encouraged to participate in a series of active teacher-graduate research seminars, usually including invited speakers from Britain and other countries.