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Chemistry Research, Durham University
Durham University
Durham

The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

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Original post by mmccann
I'm looking to apply for economics at Durham this year. AS results: Maths- A,
Physics-A, Economics-A and an A in chemistry. Am I likely to get an offer?
Do offers usually include an A*?

Why wouldn't you be likely to get an offer? It's not exactly as though you could have got higher grades at AS. Since Durham's website lists the standard offer as A*AA, I can't imagine them making a lower offer, unless you have significant ongoing extenuating circumstances.
Chemistry Research, Durham University
Durham University
Durham
Hi there,

I am an international student and will be attending Durham in 2015 (deferred entry). I was wondering if any students currently studying there will be able to tell me when and how payment for both tuition and accommodation fees are paid? I've read https://www.dur.ac.uk/treasurer/students/tuition_fees/how_to_pay_tuition_fees/full_time_overseas_undergraduate/ but can't seem to find when the first payment has to be made. Just want to be prepared to make the necessary arrangements.

Thank you guys for your help. I can't wait to be there.
How bad is moatside court? Just got allotted there. I did hear they did some renovations but I gather that it is rather notorious.
Did you know ISA is starting soon? :biggrin:

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How long does it take to get to St. James' Park by car?

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Original post by sneakysquirrel
How bad is moatside court? Just got allotted there. I did hear they did some renovations but I gather that it is rather notorious.


The rooms are notoriously small but apart from that they're no worse than what you'd get anywhere else.
Original post by Undisclosed 15
How long does it take to get to St. James' Park by car?

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Google Maps tells me about half an hour, though I imagine on match day it may be a little longer! It's about the same length of time to get the train and walk from the station (15/20 minute train, followed by a 10/15 minute walk).
Original post by clonedmemories
Google Maps tells me about half an hour, though I imagine on match day it may be a little longer! It's about the same length of time to get the train and walk from the station (15/20 minute train, followed by a 10/15 minute walk).


Thanks

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Do you know if epq is considered in the offers at durham?

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Original post by Teddysmith123
Do you know if epq is considered in the offers at durham?

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Asking someone I know who did do the EPQ (English), it wasn't in her offer. However, I can't say that's necessarily true for every course. If you're not sure, emailing admissions for your department is probably the best idea.
Sorry for being the ignorant American here, but what does 'Module Cap: 120' mean when looking at individual module descriptions on the Online Faculty Handbook?
Original post by sneakysquirrel
Sorry for being the ignorant American here, but what does 'Module Cap: 120' mean when looking at individual module descriptions on the Online Faculty Handbook?


I'm not 100% certain, but I imagine it's to do with the module cap being 120 credits over the year (in most subjects, anyway). Not sure why it would be in the individual descriptions, though!
Original post by sneakysquirrel
Sorry for being the ignorant American here, but what does 'Module Cap: 120' mean when looking at individual module descriptions on the Online Faculty Handbook?

It's presumably referring to the cap on how many credits you can study per year. Most modules are worth 20 credits, I believe, with double modules being worth 40. It could also mean the maximum number of students allowed to study that module, but I'm guessing that the credits explanation is more plausible.
Original post by sneakysquirrel
Sorry for being the ignorant American here, but what does 'Module Cap: 120' mean when looking at individual module descriptions on the Online Faculty Handbook?


Each module is worth 20 or more credits (rarely less, usually for intro modules etc).

If, for example, each module you take is worth 20 then you'd be allowed to take 6 modules.

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Original post by clonedmemories
I'm not 100% certain, but I imagine it's to do with the module cap being 120 credits over the year (in most subjects, anyway). Not sure why it would be in the individual descriptions, though!


Original post by wrexhamfc
It's presumably referring to the cap on how many credits you can study per year. Most modules are worth 20 credits, I believe, with double modules being worth 40. It could also mean the maximum number of students allowed to study that module, but I'm guessing that the credits explanation is more plausible.


Original post by *Stefan*
Each module is worth 20 or more credits (rarely less, usually for intro modules etc).

If, for example, each module you take is worth 20 then you'd be allowed to take 6 modules.

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Thanks alot! On closer inspection it looks like they are specifying 'module cap 120' in all the individual descriptions for modules available this year whereas in those not available it is 'module cap none' which confused me at first. But it has nothing to do with having to take capstone modules or anything?
Have you met anyone who isn't an Oxbridge reject?
Original post by kaizzu
Have you met anyone who isn't an Oxbridge reject?


Many.
Original post by sneakysquirrel
Thanks alot! On closer inspection it looks like they are specifying 'module cap 120' in all the individual descriptions for modules available this year whereas in those not available it is 'module cap none' which confused me at first. But it has nothing to do with having to take capstone modules or anything?


The module cap is the maximum number of students they'll accept on the module, so only 120 people can take the module you're looking at. It doesn't really affect most people, but it does mean there is a (small) chance you won't be able to take your first choice of modules. It's only really an issue in specific modules, usually in 3rd year, eg maths teaching has a cap of 20 people, where there'll be a specific selection process
Original post by kaizzu
Have you met anyone who isn't an Oxbridge reject?


I've met multiple people who have turned down Cambridge offers to come to Durham
Original post by Aleeece123
The module cap is the maximum number of students they'll accept on the module, so only 120 people can take the module you're looking at. It doesn't really affect most people, but it does mean there is a (small) chance you won't be able to take your first choice of modules. It's only really an issue in specific modules, usually in 3rd year, eg maths teaching has a cap of 20 people, where there'll be a specific selection process


Yep. This sounds like the correct explanation.

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