Standard Offers...

There have been a lot of posts recently about whether or not people ought to apply / have good enough grades etc.

Whilst it's possible that we can help - all we can offer is our own opinion.

What would, perhaps, be useful, is a summary of the departments' expectations, in general.

Remember, however: A strong personal statement, an abiding love of the subject, evidence of extra-curricular interest - all of these can cause them to offer a slightly (Perhaps 1 grade lower) offer. Also, mitigating circumstances are taken into consideration, where appropriate.

So, according to the official literature, a typical offer would be:
Anthropology - AAB
Archaeology - ABB or AAC - BSc Archaeology requires 2 science A levels incl Maths & Geography; BA is any A levels except General Studies.
Biological & Biomedical Science: - ABB - Biology, Chemistry recommended
Economics - AAA
PPE - AAA
Chemistry - AAA - Chemistry & Maths
Classics - AAA
Ancient History - AAA
Earth Sciences - AAB - 2 Sciences
Education Studies - AAB
Engineering - AAA(MEng)/AAB(BEng) - Physics & Mathematics
Computer Science - AAB - Mathematics
English Studies - AAA(A) - English Literature, preferably 1 other language, strong GCSEs
Geography - AAA
Politics - AAAaa - GCE AS in one humanities/social science subject
International Relations - AAAaa - GCE AS in one humanities/social science subject
History - AAA(A)a - History, strong GCSEs
Law - AAA - Breadth of subjects, good LNAT
Mathematics - A*AA or A*AAa - A* Mathematics, A in Further Mathematics if available, else A at AS in Further Mathematics
Modern Languages - AAB - B or above in chosen language, usually AAA offer
Music - AAB - A in Music (theoretical) and/or Ass. Board Grade VIII in one or more instruments
Philosophy - AABbb - Average of 443 UCAS points - Philosophy not needed
Physics - AAA - Physics & Mathematics
Psychology - AAA - C in GCSE Mathematics
Theology - AAB

Combined Honours - AAA - Any individual entry requirements must be met. For combined applicants doing more than 3 A levels, they are likely to specify AAA incl A in History/Englishetc if you write that you want to do those subjects on your UCAS form.
Natural Sciences - AAA - Any individual entry requirements must be met

Biological Anth (Stockton) - BBB
Health & Human Sciences (Stockton) - BBB
Anth & Arch (Durham) - ABB
Anth & Sociology (Durham) - ABB
Archaeology & Ancient Civilisations (Durham) - ABB or AAC
Ancient Hist & Archaelogy (Durham) - ABB ("classics prefer an A level in History, Classical Civ, Ancient Greek or Latin&quot

Accounting & Finance BA (Stockton) - ABB
Business & Mgmt MBus (4 years; Stockton) - ABB
Business & Mgmt BA (3 years; Stockton) - ABB
Business Finance BA (Stockton) - ABB
Marketing MMarketing (4 years; Stockton) - ABB
Marketing BA (3 years; Stockton) - ABB

Criminology (Durham) - ABB
Sociology (Durham) - ABB, can incl GS

Primary Education (Stockton) - BBB at A level, GCSE grade C English Lang, Maths & a Science, need at least 10 days work exp in a "mainstream classroom within key stage 1 or 2" - NOT nursery or reception.

Medicine (Stockton, 2 years, last 3 years at Newcastle Uni, overall degree awarded is a MBBS Newcastle Uni degree) - AAA incl Chem and/or Bio at A Level or AS, the other at GCSE grade A if not taken to AS/A2.

PPE (Durham) - AAA, maths to AS grade B, preferably "an arts or humanities subject, in addition to science subjects", discourage having Economics and Business Studies A Levels together

Sociology, Anth & Soc, Sociology with Law, Politics and Sociology (all Durham) - no standard offer, typical straight Sociology degree offer is ABB

Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity BA (Durham) - ABB

Hopefully this is a little use to some people - any further requests / information I find, I'll try and add to this - if people actually look at this or use it, of course...

And, obviously, if I'm corrected I'll change it :smile:

Anyway - it's also here in a slightly nicer form...
Entryreqs.xls

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Reply 1

Crimsonchilli

so from that It looks like Politics is "easier" to get into than International Relations ?

Durham University

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Visit website

Reply 2

Alloram

Crimsonchilli

so from that It looks like Politics is "easier" to get into than International Relations ?

First correction already - but my excuse is that it was a quick guide, across a large number of unhelpful websites :smile:

they're actually identical on the website - I'll change that now :smile:

I must have meant to copy the extra bits over...

Reply 3

beansonfish

Good effort Alloram :smile:

Reply 4

Alloram

beansonfish

Good effort Alloram :smile:

No problem - it seemed like a useful resource to have available :smile:

Reply 5

Formerly LieDown

Alloram

So, according to the official literature, a typical offer would be:
Anthropology - AAB

Relieved that I got in the year before it changed to this - it used to be ABB!

Good work, this should be useful for a lot of people :smile:

Reply 6

Alloram

Formerly LieDown

Relieved that I got in the year before it changed to this - it used to be ABB!

Good work, this should be useful for a lot of people :smile:

That's okay - and that was lucky indeed :smile:

Reply 7

willow162

CORRECTION for Maths
'... our A-level standard offer to A*A (Mathematics and Further Mathematics, A* for either) plus A (any subject excluding General Studies).'
or A*(M)AAa(FM)

not A*Aaaa or whatever you put

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Reply 8

angelmxxx

For combined applicants doing more than 3 A levels, they are likely to specify AAA incl A in History/Englishetc if you write that you want to do those subjects on your UCAS form.

Might be worth putting that in to clarify what the individual entry requirements are, because on the uni website it just says you need to secure an A level in History/English/etc.

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Reply 9

angelmxxx

Archaeology (2009/2010 requirements anyway, not sure about 2010/11) is ABB or AAC - http://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/archaeology/pdfs/InformationLeaflet.pdf

BSc Archaeology requires 2 science A levels incl Maths & Geography; BA is any A levels except General Studies.

Also you seem to have missed out the Stockton courses & the joint honours courses?

Biological Anth (Stockton) - BBB
Health & Human Sciences (Stockton) - BBB
Anth & Arch (Durham) - ABB
Anth & Sociology (Durham) - ABB
Archaeology & Ancient Civilisations (Durham) - ABB or AAC
Ancient Hist & Archaelogy (Durham) - ABB ("classics prefer an A level in History, Classical Civ, Ancient Greek or Latin")

Accounting & Finance BA (Stockton) - ABB
Business & Mgmt MBus (4 years; Stockton) - ABB
Business & Mgmt BA (3 years; Stockton) - ABB
Business Finance BA (Stockton) - ABB
Marketing MMarketing (4 years; Stockton) - ABB
Marketing BA (3 years; Stockton) - ABB

Criminology (Durham) - ABB
Sociology (Durham) - ABB, can incl GS

Primary Education (Stockton) - BBB at A level, GCSE grade C English Lang, Maths & a Science, need at least 10 days work exp in a "mainstream classroom within key stage 1 or 2" - NOT nursery or reception.

Medicine (Stockton, 2 years, last 3 years at Newcastle Uni, overall degree awarded is a MBBS Newcastle Uni degree) - AAA incl Chem and/or Bio at A Level or AS, the other at GCSE grade A if not taken to AS/A2.

PPE (Durham) - AAA, maths to AS grade B, preferably "an arts or humanities subject, in addition to science subjects", discourage having Economics and Business Studies A Levels together

Sociology, Anth & Soc, Sociology with Law, Politics and Sociology (all Durham) - no standard offer, typical straight Sociology degree offer is ABB

Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity BA (Durham) - ABB