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Bath or Durham for accounting and finance

I have got offers from both Bath or Durham for accounting and finance but am struggling to pick as they both have the same grade requirements. Which one is better? Thanks!

Reply 1

charlie200000

Both are great unis, did you do an EPQ as that could help with Bath?

Reply 2

anonymous-tourn

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by laina_...

I have got offers from both Bath or Durham for accounting and finance but am struggling to pick as they both have the same grade requirements. Which one is better? Thanks!

Umm, I’d say Durham, but either way is good

Reply 3

DurhamRep Rosie

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by laina_...

I have got offers from both Bath or Durham for accounting and finance but am struggling to pick as they both have the same grade requirements. Which one is better? Thanks!

Hi there,

Congratulations on your offers - you've got a difficult choice! To decide, I think it's less about which university is 'better', and rather which you'd enjoy the most. 😊 You'll be at university for 3 years, so it might be a good idea to check out both unis, see how they differ and pick which aligns with your interests best.

Both Durham and Bath are great universities, have you visited both of them? I found that once I had visited Durham, it made it clear to me that it was where I wanted to study. I would recommend thinking about what you'd like to prioritise in terms of accommodation, modules, location, student life etc - then review these using their websites:

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https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/courses/accounting-and-finance-nn43/

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https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2026/accounting-and-finance/bsc-accounting-and-finance/

As a Durham student, I'll send you over some general pros and cons:

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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