The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

Entry requirements for Psychology are only AAA, so you'll be completely fine with those GCSEs I imagine. Durham doesn't put as much emphasis on GCSEs as Oxbridge.

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I'll be arriving in Chad's in October - could anyone say if a navy suit for matriculation, etc. would be fine or should I go and get a charcoal one sooner rather than later?

Hi I was just wondering what freshers week was like at Durham and how it compares to those at other unis? Obviously lots of things are arranged within colleges but after these events do people go out? And is there much opportunity to meet people from other colleges? Thanks!

Yes, usually your college will book out a certain club for you to go to each night. Because there are fewer clubs than colleges other colleges will be there each night, but I personally didn't meet people from other colleges during freshers' week. That came later through my course/societies, etc.

Thank you! Is literally everything done through the college or can you just decide you want to go out as a smaller group?

No one's gonna kidnap you and drag you to Klute, so you can do what you want. But idk if clubs that have colleges booked in will be open to outsiders or not. Plus, the cost of your college's night out should be included in your wristband, whereas you might have to pay if you do your own thing.

It's worth sticking with your college. They'll be your closest coursemates and the people in most of your balls, societies, friendship groups and meal halls so worth getting to know them.

Do you have to buy a ticket for the durham freshers? If so,could you link me to the website as I can't find it anywhere.

Do you have to buy a ticket for the durham freshers? If so,could you link me to the website as I can't find it anywhere.

Did you get a freshers welcome pack from your college? I think it varies quite a lot between colleges (eg Trevs has no freshers pass but a Platinum Pass for events over the whole year, incl. 1 freshers bop)

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While Butler doesn't have either - certainly not a paid system. You get a wristband when you first arrive which gets you into the activities and nights out during Freshers' Week, but it's not needed after that, and there's no cost to it. The only Durham thing you could choose to pay for is a ticket to the Freshers' Ball, though I wouldn't say it's worth it.

Any previous Foundation Pharmacy students ???????

I have an offer from Durham university to study finance. However, I read some negative comments about Queen's campus which is in a very small town. Is it worth studying at Durham or Lancaster is a better choice for finance?

I'm from Stevo and believe me, whilst people might not like the local area (I personally do), Queen's Campus is a fantastical space. It has such a close-knit community and is so supportive. The business school at Durham is one the best and if it also helps, accounting and finance should be moving up to durham city in the year 2018/2019 so you will also get to experience Durham city as well. Though you of course can experience whilst studying on Queen's. It's common for students to go on a night out in Durham (usually a Friday or Saturday) by getting the X12 up as it's a free bus with your student card.

I'm not a Pharmacy student sorry but I am from Stevo. I know it is different from Durham City Campus but it is genuinely such a close community which really doesn't get social and party. PharmSoc (Pharmacy Society) work with MedSoc (Medicines Society) and believe me, they get very social. It's also common for students to go on a night out in Durham (usually a Friday or Saturday) so you can still experience and enjoy the social side of Durham City. Whilst it might not be the most convenient with the travel, you can also join Union societies.

Thank you very much! In a few days I will be studying there and hopefully I won't regret choosing Durham as my firm choice!

Thanks for sharing this looking forward to October 2nd now!

Hiya,

Hoping to study Politics at St Mary's, I'm coming from Birmingham.

What are your opinions from St Mary's, both from those who live there and those from other Colleges (if you've had experience of the College or know anything about it.)

Is St Mary's close to the Government and International Relations building? It looks like it is on Google Maps.

And am I right (from Google Maps) in thinking that St Mary's is still only a 20-30 minute walk from the City Centre? Also, is it correct that I don't have to apply for the Durham student grant of 2000? It is automatically applied to me through Student Finance if I am eligible?

Sorry for all the questions!

Hiya,

Hoping to study Politics at St Mary's, I'm coming from Birmingham.

What are your opinions from St Mary's, both from those who live there and those from other Colleges (if you've had experience of the College or know anything about it.)

Is St Mary's close to the Government and International Relations building? It looks like it is on Google Maps.

And am I right (from Google Maps) in thinking that St Mary's is still only a 20-30 minute walk from the City Centre? Also, is it correct that I don't have to apply for the Durham student grant of 2000? It is automatically applied to me through Student Finance if I am eligible?

Sorry for all the questions!