bath or durham for sport?
i have an offer for sport from both bath and durham, and know they both have very strong reputations. i want to go into osteopathy. which uni would give me a better chance of being successful into doing osteopathy?
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by melonsallyi have an offer for sport from both bath and durham, and know they both have very strong reputations. i want to go into osteopathy. which uni would give me a better chance of being successful into doing osteopathy?
Hi there,
Congratulations on your offers! I'll give you some information about Durham, to help you make your judgement, as a second year student here. 😊
Generally, statistics regarding employability at Durham are great! I cannot find any outcomes specific to osteopathy, however
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87% of Durham’s graduates were in work or further study 15 months post graduation - Graduate Outcomes Data 2025 (for students who graduated in 2022-23).
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World top 100 QS World University Rankings 2026
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£34,000 median starting salary for Durham's International graduates in a full-time graduate-level role - Graduate Outcomes Data 2025 (for students who graduated in 2022-23).
In terms of choosing between the unis, here are some pros and cons of studying at Durham:
Pros:
• The collegiate system: each student is allocated a college, which will essentially become your second home! It's a great place to socialise, join societies, get involved in formals and get to know new traditions. It's an easy way of making friends and feeling like you have somewhere to belong.
• Durham is a very walkable city, with great transport routes. You can get from campus to campus in around 30 minutes on foot, making for a scenic journeys.
• There are endless events to get involved in, including the famous charity fashion shows and student theatre, meaning there's something for everyone to enjoy.
• Durham has fantastic rankings, being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 on account of exceptional teaching, research quality, and high student satisfaction.
Cons:
• Durham is quite a small town, meaning you may struggle to find things to do. Although there are numerous nice cafes, restaurants and activities, it is a small area. However, with good transport links, you're only ever a bus or train ride away from somewhere new!
• It can be quite expensive, in terms of accommodation and things like JCR memberships, though support is available in the form of things like scholarships or bursaries.
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions about studying here! 😊
-Rosie (DU Representative)
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