Durham University
University of Durham
Old Shire Hall
Durham
DH1 3HP
Tel: 0191 334 2000
Fax: 0191 334 6250,
Email: admissions(at)durham.ac.uk
Website: www.dur.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Head of Undergraduate Admissions.
Applications: UCAS
Overview
Main study areas: Arts, sciences (including biomedical sciences), social sciences, humanities, engineering, law, medicine, music, education.
Students: Total at Durham 12,000 (10,800 full-time, 1200 part-time); at Stockton 1900 (1750 full-time, 150 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 11,100 (10,800 full-time, 300 part-time), of which 460 international, 1000 mature on entry. Postgraduates 2800. Teaching staff: 600 full-time.
Quick Info
World-class research-led university.
Location: North East England.
Average entry UCAS points: 320 at Durham; 250 at Stockton.
Admissions info: AS-levels accepted in combination with A-levels or equivalent; some departments may accept 2 AS-levels in place of a 3rd A-level but often with higher grades. UCAS tariff not used.
Drop-out rate: 2%.
State school entry: 68%.
Accommodation: All first years housed.