Studying at one of the top universities in the UK for employability, Durham graduates have excellent job prospects and are highly sought after. Our close links to the concentration of high-technology industries in the North East, and national and international employers, keep our courses at the forefront of new developments.

Computer Science graduates are valued in a wide range of FinTech and banking roles. They are equipped with transferable skills such as solving problems and analysing data that are important across many industries, from healthcare and management consulting to media and communications, among many others.

Many of our graduates have gone on to work as software engineers, analysts, consultants, programmers and developers. Some have founded their own start-ups, work in leading software companies, high-technology consultancies, the Civil Service, GCHQ, banking and finance, retail, engineering, the communications and IT industry. Examples of high-profile employers include BAE Systems, Google and BT.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

• Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to: 
• MBA program
• The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5. 
• International Foundation Year
• The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills. 
• Other programs
• If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University. 
• The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program. 
• Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.