Welcome to New Students - Durham University

Congratulations and Welcome to the Department of English Studies

Professor Peter Garratt on a beach On behalf of the Department and all my colleagues, welcome to Durham, where we hope you will spend three enjoyable and rewarding years, not only in the study of English Literature, but also taking advantage of all the opportunities university life has to offer.

Professor Peter Garratt
Head of Department

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Studying English at Durham so far has been nothing short of fantastic! The department has helped guide me to reach my full potential and produce my best work. Induction week is a great way to get a glance into your future life at Durham. It's so useful to meet your course mates (and potential future friends) and understand what opportunities are coming your way. My advice is to make the most of every opportunity! University is a place filled with endless possibilities and the best time to explore and learn about your interests and passions - join the society you never thought you’d join, and read the books you didn't expect to love! I wish you all the best of luck, and welcome to Durham!

Lucy Klijn

Undergraduate Course Rep - English Studies

Department Information

Your induction pack, emailed in mid-August, provides lots of information about your programme and English Studies modules.

Please enrol and then register for the optional modules you wish to study using the links shown below. English Studies students should register for their modules on Monday 1st September 2025.

If you have any queries, please email us via english.studies@durham.ac.uk and we will be happy to help.

Next steps

Enrol online

Enrolment opens eight weeks before the start of your programme.

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Registering for your programme and specific modules

English Studies students should choose their modules on Monday 1st September 2025. Log in to Banner Self Service to enrol and register for your modules.

Your first week in Durham – University Induction Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.

Your Personal Induction Planner

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Useful links

Matriculation

Checklist for new students

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Library

Durham Students' Union

Enrichment

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Transitioning to Higher Education

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Learn more about the wider student experience at Durham

Student updates

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Highlights

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