Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
About the institution
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things
in the world.
We carry out boundary breaking research which improves lives across the world. We challenge our students and value
a wider student experience that fosters participation and leadership at Durham and beyond. Our supportive approach
enables our people to achieve extraordinary things. And our loyal and devoted worldwide community, wherever they go, whatever they do, are always inspired by Durham University.
We are proud of the extraordinary people we have at Durham. We offer the inspiration, they deliver remarkable achievements.
Number of Undergraduate Students
17250
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others
Selectivity
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)
Campus Style
Given the collegiate nature of the university, we are both in the city centre and outside of it.
Education Model
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Most programmes offer an option to complete an industry placement, typically for 40 weeks in a year.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - Most programmes offer an option to study abroad, either for one semester/term or the full year.
Cost of Tuition
Funding
Limited scholarships available: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/
IB Grade Requirements
35-38 points
UFP Grade Requirements
Please contact for further details on this.
Subjects
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 20 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
African & Middle Eastern Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 10 | |
Archaeology | UK Top 10 | |
Archaeology | World Top 10 | |
Asian Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 10 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 200 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Chemistry | UK Top 10 | |
Chemistry | World Top 200 | |
Classics | UK Top 10 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 10 | |
Computer Science | UK Top 10 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 50 | |
Economics | UK Top 10 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Education | UK Top 10 | |
English | UK Top 10 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 50 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 300 | |
French | UK Top 10 | |
General Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 100 | |
German | UK Top 10 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
History | UK Top 10 | |
Law | UK Top 10 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | World Top 300 | |
Marketing | UK Top 10 | |
Mathematics | UK Top 10 | |
Mathematics | World Top 300 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 100 | |
Music | UK Top 10 | |
Philosophy | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 10 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 10 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Politics | World Top 100 | |
Politics | UK Top 10 | |
Psychology | UK Top 20 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | UK Top 10 | |
Sociology | World Top 200 | |
Sports Science | UK Top 10 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 100 | |
Theology & Religious Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 10 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | Engineering |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |