Durham subjects ranked among best in world
We have once again been named as one of the world's leading universities across a number of our subjects in a new international league table. The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 put us in the world top 10 for Archaeology (fourth), Theology and Religion (fourth) and Geography (tenth). Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, Earth Sciences, English Studies, History and Law also feature in the world top 50. Chemistry, Education, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Physics, Government and International Affairs and Psychology are in the world top 100 and are joined this year by Sport and Exercise Sciences. Across broad subject areas Durham is in the world top 50 for Arts and Humanities (39th), while Natural Sciences (84th) is joined in the top 100 by Social Sciences and Management (86th). Global reputation The QS subject rankings recognise Durham's global reputation and research strengths, which include: Our glaciologists mapping thousands of meltwater lakes in the East Antarctic and working with United Nations Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh who is the first person to swim one of these lakes to highlight the impact of climate change and increase protection for our oceans. Our surfaces scientists developing a coated mesh that could be a faster and more eco-friendly way to clean up oil.
