Durham University

Median pay

Estimate: the law master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s law undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£58,400) and all universities in England (£33,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£27,800 to £55,700 after 1 year

£38,600 to £88,200 after 5 years

In work or study

88.6% after 5 years, all universities

83% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in law in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the law master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s law undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£58,400) and all universities in England (£33,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£27,800 to £55,700 after 1 year

£38,600 to £88,200 after 5 years

In work or study

88.6% after 5 years, all universities

83% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in law in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the law master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s law undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£58,400) and all universities in England (£33,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£27,800 to £55,700 after 1 year

£38,600 to £88,200 after 5 years

In work or study

88.6% after 5 years, all universities

83% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in law in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the law master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s law undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£58,400) and all universities in England (£33,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£27,800 to £55,700 after 1 year

£38,600 to £88,200 after 5 years

In work or study

88.6% after 5 years, all universities

83% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in law in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the economics master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s economics master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (social studies, which includes economics; HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 192 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£34,900 to £59,900 after 1 year

£46,600 to £93,600 after 5 years

In work or study

82.8% after 5 years, all universities

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Median pay

Estimate: the economics master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s economics master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (social studies, which includes economics; HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 192 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£34,900 to £59,900 after 1 year

£46,600 to £93,600 after 5 years

In work or study

82.8% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the business master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s business master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£37,000 to £83,200 after 1 year

£43,600 to £92,400 after 5 years

In work or study

86.2% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the business master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s business master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£37,000 to £83,200 after 1 year

£43,600 to £92,400 after 5 years

In work or study

86.2% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the business master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s business master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£37,000 to £83,200 after 1 year

£43,600 to £92,400 after 5 years

In work or study

86.2% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the business master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s business master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£37,000 to £83,200 after 1 year

£43,600 to £92,400 after 5 years

In work or study

86.2% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the business master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s business master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£37,000 to £83,200 after 1 year

£43,600 to £92,400 after 5 years

In work or study

86.2% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the finance master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s finance master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£32,800 to £75,300 after 1 year

£44,100 to £113,200 after 5 years

In work or study

78.8% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business and management in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the finance master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s finance master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£32,800 to £75,300 after 1 year

£44,100 to £113,200 after 5 years

In work or study

78.8% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business and management in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the finance master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s finance master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£32,800 to £75,300 after 1 year

£44,100 to £113,200 after 5 years

In work or study

78.8% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business and management in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the finance master’s figure, adjusted by how Durham’s finance master’s graduates were paid compared with all universities (HESA survey of 2011/12 to 2016/17 leavers, 111 graduates, each salary brought up to date with its industry’s pay growth). Because that data is older, it counts for 40%; the other 60% comes from today’s undergraduate pay at Durham.

Range of pay

£32,800 to £75,300 after 1 year

£44,100 to £113,200 after 5 years

In work or study

78.8% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in business and management in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the computing master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s computing undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£69,500) and all universities in England (£40,600) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£37,000 to £68,200 after 1 year

£41,100 to £89,900 after 5 years

In work or study

82.9% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the computing master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s computing undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£69,500) and all universities in England (£40,600) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£37,000 to £68,200 after 1 year

£41,100 to £89,900 after 5 years

In work or study

82.9% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the computing master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s computing undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£69,500) and all universities in England (£40,600) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£37,000 to £68,200 after 1 year

£41,100 to £89,900 after 5 years

In work or study

82.9% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the psychology master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s psychology undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£32,900) and all universities in England (£29,600) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£25,800 to £41,600 after 1 year

£27,500 to £49,500 after 5 years

In work or study

90.5% after 5 years, all universities

87% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in psychology in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the psychology master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s psychology undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£32,900) and all universities in England (£29,600) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£25,800 to £41,600 after 1 year

£27,500 to £49,500 after 5 years

In work or study

90.5% after 5 years, all universities

87% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in psychology in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the marketing master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s marketing undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£55,600) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£28,300 to £39,500 after 1 year

£31,500 to £56,600 after 5 years

In work or study

82.8% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in marketing in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the HR master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s HR undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£55,600) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,300 to £54,100 after 1 year

£37,400 to £73,600 after 5 years

In work or study

88.4% after 5 years, all universities

93% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in HR in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the engineering master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s engineering undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£54,000) and all universities in England (£44,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£33,600 to £51,100 after 1 year

£40,100 to £68,600 after 5 years

In work or study

85.6% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the engineering master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s engineering undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£54,000) and all universities in England (£44,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£33,600 to £51,100 after 1 year

£40,100 to £68,600 after 5 years

In work or study

85.6% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the engineering master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s engineering undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£54,000) and all universities in England (£44,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£33,600 to £51,100 after 1 year

£40,100 to £68,600 after 5 years

In work or study

85.6% after 5 years, all universities

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Median pay

Estimate: the environmental science master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s environmental science undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£45,000) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £44,500 after 1 year

£34,900 to £57,400 after 5 years

In work or study

87.7% after 5 years, all universities

92% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in environmental science in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the environmental science master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s environmental science undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£45,000) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £44,500 after 1 year

£34,900 to £57,400 after 5 years

In work or study

87.7% after 5 years, all universities

92% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in environmental science in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the environmental science master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s environmental science undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£45,000) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £44,500 after 1 year

£34,900 to £57,400 after 5 years

In work or study

87.7% after 5 years, all universities

92% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in environmental science in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the education master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s education undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£33,700) and all universities in England (£29,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£31,600 to £56,600 after 1 year

£34,900 to £60,700 after 5 years

In work or study

90% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the education master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s education undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£33,700) and all universities in England (£29,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£31,600 to £56,600 after 1 year

£34,900 to £60,700 after 5 years

In work or study

90% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the education master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s education undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£33,700) and all universities in England (£29,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£31,600 to £56,600 after 1 year

£34,900 to £60,700 after 5 years

In work or study

90% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Median pay

Estimate: the politics master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s politics undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£49,800) and all universities in England (£37,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £48,600 after 1 year

£36,100 to £73,600 after 5 years

In work or study

81.8% after 5 years, all universities

76% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in politics in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Median pay

Estimate: the politics master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s politics undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£49,800) and all universities in England (£37,300) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £48,600 after 1 year

£36,100 to £73,600 after 5 years

In work or study

81.8% after 5 years, all universities

76% in graduate jobs or study after 15 months, Durham

Full-time taught master’s graduates of this university in politics in professional or managerial work or further study, about 15 months on, 2020 to 2023 (Office for Students).

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Estimate: the public health master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s public health undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£42,800) and all universities in England (£35,500) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£33,300 to £59,900 after 1 year

£36,100 to £57,800 after 5 years

In work or study

92.1% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

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Estimate: the sport science master’s figure, adjusted by a quarter of the gap between Durham’s sport science undergraduates’ pay 5 years on (£34,500) and all universities in England (£30,700) (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£24,100 to £38,300 after 1 year

£31,100 to £48,600 after 5 years

In work or study

91.8% after 5 years, all universities

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