The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

Can someone tell me why I got an offer for history from Durham. I only had ABBB(but all Bs 79%) at AS level and I got a B at History. At GCSE I only had 1A* and I even had a B. I was predicted A*A*AA and I still don't get why I got in. Can I ask them for a feedback on my application?

Admittedly that is a little curious. Your predicted grades are certainly high but, in the context of your AS results, quite generous (I mean no offence or placing doubt on your ability). But to achieve to bring two subjects at borderline A/B up to an A* is asking a lot.

But your personal statement also probably influenced them. As for your GCSEs, what was the GCSE pass rate of your school?

Hey does anyone know anyone (or is someone) who has got into Durham with grades BBB at A Level? Or am I just being a wishful thinker with my grades... Probably

Hey, I'm at Aidan's, so I'm obviously a bit biased towards it! Aidan's has a bit of a reputation of being the 'party' college, however it is now less of that and is better known as, in very cliched terms, the 'rainbow college' due to its wide diverse student population. I love Aidan's, it has one of the most active JCR's, and as pretty much everyone lives in the same building everyone gets to know each other really quickly and well. It's a nice size I feel - I found my group of close friends within the first 3 days of being there! There's a great sense of community, lots of activities, awesome events (lots of formals with cool fancy dress themes) and good facilities. A number of people do have to share rooms, however it is a very thorough to match people up before they get their so most people end up best mates with their room mate. But the rooms are some of the best I've seen in Durham.

I can't really comment on Mildert or Collingwood - I didn't like the room layout at Mildert and I'd personally prefer a smaller college than Collingwood but pretty much everyone who goes to any college will always say their own is the best!

If you have any questions just ask!

I'm new to this website, but I have a question on St. Aidan. How are the meals? Also, do you have to switch rooms every term like Trevelyan college?

I had ABBB and got accepted to read history. But my Bs were all 79%.

Oh really well done you What were the requirements for you?

My Bs were all really close to being As which was frustrating, but I don't know if it's worth applying for courses if they're so picky... hmmm

It really depends on the course, English and History are notoriously difficult but still worth a shot as long as you have some safety nets. I cant say go ahead and apply because I had mitigating circumstances(family breakdown) and I was under therapy for panic attacks i was also in a poor performing college. Check this link to see how competitive your course is:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/ug.admissions/admindocuments/admincycle1011/2-1-2OffersbyDepartment.pdf

Thanks so much that table has really helped. (sorry to hear about your family problems as well ) do you have any idea if Durham do any ABB courses? I wish all unis had a table of all their courses and entrance requirements

I'm new to this website, but I have a question on St. Aidan. How are the meals? Also, do you have to switch rooms every term like Trevelyan college?

Does Durham wait till the January deadline before looking at applications?


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Thanks so much that table has really helped. (sorry to hear about your family problems as well ) do you have any idea if Durham do any ABB courses? I wish all unis had a table of all their courses and entrance requirements

John Snow gets a lot of bad press, is it true???

Hello! I just sent in my application yesterday, and Durham is my top choice. So excited! I'd like to find out more about life in Durham, what's it like living there? Thanks!

We'll need some more specific questions than that, sorry. People's impressions of living in Durham really vary a lot depending on their perspective.