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MJur Master of Jurisprudence at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research-based programme centred on a thesis of up to 50,000 words on an approved subject in law.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: October (limited January and April intake)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Former MJur students have gone on to careers in academia and the legal profession as solicitors or barristers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of a good Upper Second Class Honours (average of 65 or above); non-Law degrees must include a substantial Law component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home/Islands full-time research fee, Band 1 (Classroom), 2026/27 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2026/27). Overseas full-time research fee, Band 1 (Classroom), 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: October (limited January and April intake)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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