Durham University 2023 Applicants

Hi thanks both, I just have a question about the application process.

Durham seems to send out applicant offers relatively late in the year vs other universities. Is this standard procedure or does it vary by subject. I wondered if Durham makes offers throughout the Oct-May period or do they typically wait until April/May to respond? Thanks so much for your help

Hello


I'm a U.S student trying to navigate through the UCAS system (which is quite confusing as an international student!), but I'm excited to finally submit my application for Philo/Theo and (fingers crossed) gain entry to my dream school.

I was curious if anyone has any advice on the "education" portion of the application, and specifically whether it's necessary for U.S students to enter every class they've taken + current APs as separate qualifications?

Good luck to everyone.

I’m a Durham alumni and have many reference books which may find useful. All I ask is costs to cover admin time and postage. (Some books heavier than others)The books come free. All in great condition, some brand new Let me know if there are any particular text you need/want to acquire and I’ll see if I’ve got it.

Hey, so I would like to apply for computer science but I’m not sure if I should do the CS or NatSci route. Any advice?

Do you want to study only CS or do you also want to study other subjects?

CS and maths

Hey, so I would like to apply for computer science but I’m not sure if I should do the CS or NatSci route. Any advice?

Hi thanks both, I just have a question about the application process.

Durham seems to send out applicant offers relatively late in the year vs other universities. Is this standard procedure or does it vary by subject. I wondered if Durham makes offers throughout the Oct-May period or do they typically wait until April/May to respond? Thanks so much for your help

Honestly you’re not alone in that experience definitely not and like I already had an achieved A* in EPQ so I couldn’t have had better stats to apply on. Omg yes I’ve heard about some accommodation crisis at Durham with freshers being given random rooms and switched last min.

Honestly we’re both better off at other unis!! I’m going to york which has been great in its applicant communications.

Absolutely hope you have the best time😊

It would be really useful if we could get an idea of how well the uni is organised once you are a student. Is it a catalogue of errors or does it get better. My sister is about to make her choices so I’m sure she and others here would appreciate the info (preferably not from the official reps - no offence meant)

It would be really useful if we could get an idea of how well the uni is organised once you are a student. Is it a catalogue of errors or does it get better. My sister is about to make her choices so I’m sure she and others here would appreciate the info (preferably not from the official reps - no offence meant)

Hiya

As XanaXoid said, it can vary. Durham was my first offer too and I received it just a day after I applied for law. Law is definitely a competitive course at Durham but I was still accepted based on my personal statement, predicted grades and LNAT scores. A lot of other people I know received their offers later on, throughout the October-May period. So again, it really depends on how strong of an application you make

-Himieka

It would be really useful if we could get an idea of how well the uni is organised once you are a student. Is it a catalogue of errors or does it get better. My sister is about to make her choices so I’m sure she and others here would appreciate the info (preferably not from the official reps - no offence meant)