[Shellbeach]

Hi everyone

I haven’t had an offer from Durham University yet, and I sent my application off early (4th October). What does that mean? Is that a bad sign, does it mean I’m unlikely to get an offer? I’ve applied to University College to study Modern Languages.

A friend has applied to a different college to study Geology, and got an offer on the 1st December.

Do different departments work differently, or is that different colleges work differently....Or is it both?
In terms of making offers, what is typical of Durham? How long after sending off your application should you expect to get a yes/no for an offer?

I'm just a little concerned.

Thank you.

[Sharri5]

You're not getting one

[rebeccap]

Different departments take different amounts of time. (I don't think I'd heard yet, this time last year, for Natural Sciences). The college doesn't really effect it, as your department accepts you, and then they work out which college you're in. (It's differnt to Oxbridge in that respect).
So don't worry about it yet.

[aimee810]

I didn't get my Durham offer until the very last minute (Like Feb/March?) so don't worry too much. Plus University College is massively over-subscribed so I imagine it might take longer for them to assign places.

[Shellbeach]

(Original post by aimee810)
I didn't get my Durham offer until the very last minute (Like Feb/March?) so don't worry too much. Plus University College is massively over-subscribed so I imagine it might take longer for them to assign places.

Thanks, that's useful to know... I didn't know that University was over-subscribed.

[aimee810]

(Original post by Shellbeach)
Thanks, that's useful to know... I didn't know that University was over-subscribed.

Yeah I heard that over half of all applicants apply to castle. Although I'm not 100% sure on that fact so don't quote me on it!

Good luck with your offer

[Antifazian]

They take ages to reply.

[River85]

(Original post by Shellbeach)
Hi everyone

I haven’t had an offer from Durham University yet, and I sent my application off early (4th October). What does that mean? Is that a bad sign, does it mean I’m unlikely to get an offer? I’ve applied to University College to study Modern Languages.

A friend has applied to a different college to study Geology, and got an offer on the 1st December.

Do different departments work differently, or is that different colleges work differently....Or is it both?
In terms of making offers, what is typical of Durham? How long after sending off your application should you expect to get a yes/no for an offer?

I'm just a little concerned.

Thank you.

If you receive your offer by Christmas you're probably doing quite well to be honest. Durham tend to be quite slow due to a number of factors, mainly its popularity and the collegiate structure. It does also vary by department.

That you haven't received a final reply yet gives no real indication either way. Just try and be patient.

[languagelover]

(Original post by Shellbeach)
Hi everyone

I haven’t had an offer from Durham University yet, and I sent my application off early (4th October). What does that mean? Is that a bad sign, does it mean I’m unlikely to get an offer? I’ve applied to University College to study Modern Languages.

A friend has applied to a different college to study Geology, and got an offer on the 1st December.

Do different departments work differently, or is that different colleges work differently....Or is it both?
In terms of making offers, what is typical of Durham? How long after sending off your application should you expect to get a yes/no for an offer?

I'm just a little concerned.

Thank you.

I've applied to Durham for Modern Languages too except at St Mary's - no offer yet either! (:

[stars and dots]

(Original post by Shellbeach)
Hi everyone

I haven’t had an offer from Durham University yet, and I sent my application off early (4th October). What does that mean? Is that a bad sign, does it mean I’m unlikely to get an offer? I’ve applied to University College to study Modern Languages.

A friend has applied to a different college to study Geology, and got an offer on the 1st December.

Do different departments work differently, or is that different colleges work differently....Or is it both?
In terms of making offers, what is typical of Durham? How long after sending off your application should you expect to get a yes/no for an offer?

I'm just a little concerned.

Thank you.

I've applied to do modern languages at Castle at Durham as well and I still haven't heard so don't worry

[caligulina]

This is posted on the Durham website for application:

"UCAS applications for 2012 entry
As you may be aware, UCAS applications to Durham University have increased by almost 6% this year. We are committed to giving full attention to each and every application and consequently we have not confirmed as many decisions with UCAS by the end of January 2012 as at the equivalent point last year. We received the last batch of our on-time applications from UCAS on the 27th January 2012, so we are still busy making decisions on applications that qualify for equal consideration. We aim to have all of these completed well before the UCAS advisory deadline of 31st March 2012 if they do not require an interview. As soon as we are in a position to confirm a decision, we will update UCAS and e-mail applicants directly to let them know. "


Don't sweat it - things take time.

[valentinah28]

I have also applied to study modern languages at Durham, still haven't heard anything either...
Had all my other offers so this is the only one i'm waiting for!
I know someone who's had an offer for biology and a couple who have been rejected. I thought they would have replied by now, it's taking so long!
What are everyone's predicted grades, for those of you who've applied to do Modern Languages? Just wondering?

[balrajs]

hey, well i applied at the end of october to do accounting and they only got back to me yesterday, well if your application was that bad im sure they wouldve rejected you already. hope it goes well for you

[kirino1]

(Original post by Shellbeach)
Hi everyone

I haven’t had an offer from Durham University yet, and I sent my application off early (4th October). What does that mean? Is that a bad sign, does it mean I’m unlikely to get an offer? I’ve applied to University College to study Modern Languages.

A friend has applied to a different college to study Geology, and got an offer on the 1st December.

Do different departments work differently, or is that different colleges work differently....Or is it both?
In terms of making offers, what is typical of Durham? How long after sending off your application should you expect to get a yes/no for an offer?

I'm just a little concerned.

Thank you.

Hiya lovey! I am also waiting on durham! getting real anxious cuz i really wanna go there!!! Im waiting for economics and politics. i feel your pain