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Durham University
Overview
Durham University information
About Durham University
UCAS code: D86
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of inspiring people, a unique and historic setting – a university like no other.
Source: Durham University
Tuition fees at Durham University
No tuition fees information available.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£28.5k
Average graduate salary90%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
93%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Durham University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Durham University
Durham University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Durham University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
152 UCAS pointsEconomics with Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich including industrial placement 2026
Durham City
152 UCAS pointsEconomics with Management with Study Abroad
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026
Durham City
Durham University reviews
Showing 106 reviews
Graduate
The SU building is uninviting. The SU didnu2019t seem to run many events or fun activities. It seemed to just exist.
1 year ago
Graduate
Itu2019s good if youu2019re able to participate in college life. But, it can be quite cliquey and as a non-British student it can be isolating.
1 year ago
Graduate
Accommodation is way too expensive for what and where it is. Durham is a small place with not much to do. Itu2019s beautiful and can be lovely, but rent prices are clearly inflated for student homes and the atmosphere and access to amenities does not warrant the prices.
1 year ago
Graduate
All around I think Durham does support rather well. Academic support especially - the process of getting extensions was smooth.
1 year ago
Graduate
The available facilities are great. But, there are very limited places to eat on campus and those available are often not very clean. All the ones I went to were also far more expensive than my friendsu2019 at other universities cafes and refectories.
1 year ago
Graduate
The teaching was good but I think it sacrificed giving space and time to learn the basics that would later be assessed in national exams like the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam in favour of delving deep into academic and theoretical aspects of law. For someone choosing to go into academia itu2019s t...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
52%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Discussions
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