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Durham University

Durham

BSc Finance at Durham University

Hi,
I have come across undergrad Finance at Durham University which is only asking for AAB... considering it's a top uni why are the entry requirements so low? Is there a catch?

Reply 1

Anonymous #2

Don't worry about that, if you like the uni then pick it. Btw I think you need a 7 in maths GCSE.

Durham University

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Reply 2

Wired_1800

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
I have come across undergrad Finance at Durham University which is only asking for AAB... considering it's a top uni why are the entry requirements so low? Is there a catch?

It is probably not popular hence the reduction in requirements. I suggest you submit an application. Good luck

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by Anonymous

Don't worry about that, if you like the uni then pick it. Btw I think you need a 7 in maths GCSE.

From their website - 'A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If not taken as an A level, a grade 7 (or grade A) in Mathematics at GCSE is required'
I got a 6 in GCSEs but I'm predicted A in a level so its alright ig

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

Original post by Wired_1800

It is probably not popular hence the reduction in requirements. I suggest you submit an application. Good luck

are you sure? I feel like its a bit weird having such low requirements from top unis
do u know anything about the careers prospect?

Reply 5

Wired_1800

Original post by Anonymous

are you sure? I feel like its a bit weird having such low requirements from top unis
do u know anything about the careers prospect?

I dont know the career prospects for the course. Some top unis have lower requirements for some subjects. For example, some Cambridge courses have A*A*A* while others have A*AA.

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

Original post by Wired_1800

I dont know the career prospects for the course. Some top unis have lower requirements for some subjects. For example, some Cambridge courses have A*A*A* while others have A*AA.

A*AA is still high tho ... is Durham good in terms of finance?

Reply 7

Wired_1800

Original post by Anonymous

A*AA is still high tho ... is Durham good in terms of finance?

Durham is in the top 30 for accounting & finance.

https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2020/sep/05/best-uk-universities-for-accounting-finance-league-table

Reply 8

dah22

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
I have come across undergrad Finance at Durham University which is only asking for AAB... considering it's a top uni why are the entry requirements so low? Is there a catch?

I applied for this course and had A*A*A predicted grades. I got rejected yesterday for personal statemnt I doubt that the course is not competitive

Reply 9

Anonymous #3

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
I have come across undergrad Finance at Durham University which is only asking for AAB... considering it's a top uni why are the entry requirements so low? Is there a catch?

Durham is great for Finance, and in terms of placements, specifically IB, it does really well. The reason why the requirements are lower is that it is a relatively new program compared to courses such as Econ and PPE. And to be fair uni's such as LSE also have courses at AAB (Economic History even though it is really competitive).

Reply 10

Anonymous #3

Original post by dah22

I applied for this course and had A*A*A predicted grades. I got rejected yesterday for personal statemnt I doubt that the course is not competitive

Sorry to hear that, but honestly it's not really your fault, the number of applicants that took a gap year (deferred entry) from last year as a result of inflated grades is very high. Most tops unis this year have faced that dilemma.

Reply 11

dah22

Original post by Anonymous

Thank you mate I was pretty depressed to get that rejection as I thought I had a good chance and I wasn’t sure how competitive the course was but I’m thinking of trying to get into Warwick through clearing for engineering/chemistry now instead

Reply 12

Anonymous #3

Original post by dah22

All the best, Warwick is a great uni and they'd be lucky to have you!

Reply 13

dah22

Original post by Anonymous

All the best, Warwick is a great uni and they'd be lucky to have you!

Thank you very much!

Reply 14

LSD689

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
I have come across undergrad Finance at Durham University which is only asking for AAB... considering it's a top uni why are the entry requirements so low? Is there a catch?

I got an offer, I had A*AB. I was really surpised as well when I saw that the requirement was only AAB. Did you guys end up applying or recieving offers?

Reply 15

Anonymous #3

Original post by LSD689

I got an offer, I had A*AB. I was really surpised as well when I saw that the requirement was only AAB. Did you guys end up applying or recieving offers?