Durham University International Study Centre Provides the Academic and Personal Support You Need to Succeed at One of the Highest Ranked Universities in the UK

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International Study Centre

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We are proud to offer a warm welcome to students from all over the world.

You will benefit from our excellent study facilities and an education informed by the research undertaken by our world-leading experts. The International Study Centre at Queen’s Campus gives you the best opportunity to prepare for further study with us. I look forward to welcoming you to Durham University. Professor Stuart Corbridge Vice-Chancellor and Warden Durham University

Durham University International Study Centre provides the academic and personal support you need to succeed at one of the highest ranked universities in the UK.

It's a supportive atmosphere here on Queen's Campus, and you will be part of a motivated community of students from around the world. We can't wait to meet you. Dr Anna Fenge Centre Director Durham University International Study Centre 4 Your pathway to a world top 100 university. Durham University International Study Centre is based at Queen’s Campus in Stockton-on-Tees. Welcoming and supportive, Queen’s Campus offers excellent facilities, resources and student welfare as you settle in to life in the UK. As part of an international community, you will prepare for your degree here, before moving to Durham City for your undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Contents Why choose Durham University? 5 Your journey starts at Queen’s Campus 7 Settle in to student accommodation 9 Prepare for a world-class degree 12 Your pathway to an undergraduate degree 13 Your pathway to a postgraduate degree 19 Your degree at Durham University 23 Make your student experience count 25 How to apply 27

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WHY CHOOSE DURHAM UNIVERSITY? A world top

Durham University is a world RESEARCH-LED EDUCATION top 100, collegiate university At Durham University you’ll join a community of world-leading academics who are at the 100 with long traditions, forward- university forefront of their field and fully committed to QS World University Rankings 2019 thinking values and a global deliver a cutting-edge, research-led curriculum. reputation for its teaching and research. This makes HIGHEST CAREER PROSPECTS Durham graduates among Durham University is committed to helping you the most sought after in reach your career goals and has the best rate for graduate employment and further study Over the world. in the UK. Impress future employers by completing the Durham Award, showcasing your employability skills through a portfolio of digital and written activities. 90% of subjects ranked EXCELLENT STUDY FACILITIES in the UK top 10 Complete University Continual investment means that you have Guide 2019 access to world-class facilities including high Durham University quality lecture theatres, seminar rooms and subject-specific facilities such as science is a member of laboratories and libraries. the prestigious Russell Group. UNRIVALLED STUDENT EXPERIENCE A key aspect of student life at Durham is the distinctive collegiate system. During No.1 your degree you will be part of one of these UK university for supportive communities. Here you are invited graduate employment * to shape your future, exploring new interests, and further study sports, music and volunteering opportunities. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Find out more about the Colleges on page 20 Education survey 2016/17 and student life on page 24.

*97.9% graduate employment or further study three and a half years after graduation (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17) 6 Celebrating over 10 years as a UK top 10 university The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide

Ranked th in the UK 7The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

World top 40 for employer reputation QS World University Rankings 2019

83% of research was assessed as 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading'. Research Excellence Framework 2014 Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework

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NEWCASTLE Durham City INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Queen’s Campus, Stockton-on-Tees

DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT BY TRAIN Durham City to Queen’s Campus Manchester (Thornaby station) to Newcastle: 15min Durham City: 45min Manchester: 2h 20min Newcastle: 1h 15min Edinburgh: 1h 50min Manchester: 2h 10min London: 2h 55min Edinburgh: 2h 45min London: 3h 10min London 8

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS AT QUEEN’S CAMPUS

Durham University INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT International Study Centre is Queen's Campus is home to international students located at Queen’s Campus, preparing for study at Durham University. Welcoming students from all around the world, Stockton-on-Tees. Modern the Campus provides a friendly and supportive and purpose-built, Queen’s environment for you to adjust to life in the UK. Campus offers high quality facilities and study resources ACTIVE SPORTS CLUBS with riverside views. There is a sports centre on campus with a state- of-the-art fitness suite and courts. Our waterfront setting also offers the perfect opportunity for you to try diving, kayaking, jet-skiing and rowing at the nearby Water Sports Centre.

STOCKTON AND BEYOND There are many places you can relax, including the theatre, cinema and dance studio at the local arts centre. The Teesside shopping and leisure Middlesbrough is a larger complex is a great place to meet friends for a town just 10 minutes game of bowling or a pizza. Popular with students, Middlesbrough is a larger away by train. Nearby town just 10 minutes away by train. Newcastle is famous for Close to Durham is the city of Newcastle, offering its shopping, music and great opportunities for shopping as well as a lively lively social scene. music and social scene.

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SETTLE IN TO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Find a place you can call home ON-CAMPUS EVERYTHING YOU NEED while you are studying at the Endeavour Court is located on Queen’s Facilities include: International Study Centre on Campus, just ten minutes from your · Fully-furnished bedroom, including lessons. desk & wardrobe Queen’s Campus. Wherever you · En-suite bathroom live, we will be here to help you UNDER 18S · Shared modern kitchen/communal area settle in, make friends and find If you are younger than 18 at the start · On-site launderette your way around. of your course, you will be automatically · 24-hour on-site security allocated a room in Endeavour Court. · Common room You will also need to select our catering · High speed broadband and Wi-Fi package, helping you get used to your new home without worrying about · Bedding and kitchen pack, including preparing your own meals. duvet and cooking utensils · All bills are included OFF-CAMPUS CATERING OPTION Rialto Court offers secure, shared student apartments just 15 minutes’ walk from Choose catered accommodation and Queen’s Campus. Alternatively, you can enjoy freshly prepared meals at the choose to arrange your own private on-campus restaurant. From cereals, accommodation (over 18s only). fruit and yoghurts and a hot option twice a week for breakfast to a range of cuisines for dinner, you will have nutritious meals available to you and your classmates. Included in the package, breakfast and evening meals are served in the Waterside restaurant on Queen’s Campus every weekday during term time. You can also purchase lunch for an additional cost at the restaurant. Safe, secure Accommodation may be subject to change. For the latest information, accommodation including costs and how to book your on and off campus. room, visit durham.ac.uk/isc/accommodation 10

" Queen’ s Campus is quite small, which is good because it actually forms a close- knit community where you can bump into your friends very often. It’s not very big and sometimes you can even bump into your friends in the café, library, or in the canteen. It’s good and even though your friends are doing different courses, different timetables, you can still meet them and then you hang out together."

Jia Lin from Malaysia Studied International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering Now studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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PREPARE FOR A WORLD-CLASS DEGREE

The International Study WHY STUDY WITH US? SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Centre offers specialist pathway We want to ensure that you have the required You will be supported throughout your skills and commitment to succeed when you studies at the International Study Centre so programmes that provide start your degree at Durham University. We do that you can make the most of the learning international students with the this by giving you an opportunity to improve and social opportunities. Our class sizes your English language skills and to learn more are small with no more than 25 students academic and English language about the academic subjects relevant to your per class so that you can receive individual skills required to study at university degree. We will also introduce you attention from our experienced and highly to the style of teaching and independent qualified tutors. You will also have individual Durham University. learning you will experience when you start support from an academic personal tutor your undergraduate or postgraduate studies. who will track your progress and tailor your study plan to your needs. OUR PATHWAY PROGRAMMES MODERN FACILITIES · International Foundation Year Your pathway to the first year of an The broad range of services at Queen’s undergraduate degree. See pages 13-18. Campus ensure you can make the most of your studies. These include a library, · Pre-Masters free Wi-Fi, health and welfare services, and Your pathway to a postgraduate degree. a multi-faith prayer and contemplation room. See pages 19-21. SUPPORTING YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS A STEPPING-STONE TO DURHAM UNIVERSITY At the International Study Centre we offer Completing your pathway programme at the a range of activities related to employability, International Study Centre and achieving called CareerAhead. Activities include the required grades means that you can identifying personal strengths and developing progress to your degree at Durham City. Our key skills such as problem solving and tutors work with you throughout your studies communication. to ensure you progress academically and develop the focus you need to succeed. You Find out more: durham.ac.uk/isc will be well prepared for the challenges of studying at a world-class university.

INTERNATIONAL Take the first step STUDY CENTRE SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRADUATE towards a degree from PROGRAMME COMPLETION OF OR POSTGRADUATE GRADUATE AT QUEEN’S PROGRAMME STUDY AT DURHAM Durham University. CAMPUS CITY 12

"I needed a year to adjust. I didn’t want to throw myself right into the course in the first instance, because I felt, because it was a different country, I would need time to figure myself out before I finally started my degree.

Lessons are very interactive because we have a good student to lecturer ratio, which means if you need help with anything, their staff is always there for you and the classes are very open, which is very important for us. To be able to ask questions and be open about everything is important for learning."

Sumeya from Kenya Studied International Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Science Now studying LLB (Hons) Law 13 YOUR PATHWAY TO AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

The International Foundation PATHWAYS NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR IELTS LEVEL? Year provides you with a pathway You can choose from three pathways: Our English Language Preparation course to undergraduate degree study · Business, Economics, Accounting is designed to raise your IELTS to the and Finance required level. After successful completion at Durham University. Once you · Humanities, Law and Social Science of the course, you can join the International complete your programme at · Science and Engineering Foundation Year. Queen’s Campus and achieve the FACTS FACTS required grades, you can start the first year of your degree at Course length: Three terms Course length: One or two terms September – June or January – August One term: June or September Durham City. Two terms: June ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects† English language: One term: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 English language: (4.5 in writing, minimum of 4.0 in all other skills) Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 Two terms: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.0 (5.0 in writing, minimum of 4.0 in all other skills)^ (minimum of 4.0 in all skills)

Age: 17+ Age: 17+ For further information including grades required for progression, tuition fees, country-specific entry requirements and term dates, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc STUDY PLAN IELTS* TERMS START JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT UKVI 4.0 5 June Start your (minimum 4.0 in all skills) undergraduate UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4 June degree at minimum 4.0 in all skills) Durham University UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4 September minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

UKVI 5.0 (5.0 in writing, 3 September minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

UKVI 5.0 (5.0 in writing, 3 January minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION

*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. You are not required to retake an IELTS test at the end of the English Language Preparation course or International Foundation Year but will need to meet the English language progression grade as published on the website. †For Music BA (Hons), in the absence of Music A Level students should have achieved Grade 8 Theory. For Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons), students will need to have studied Maths in their most recent year of study. ^IELTS requirement is 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in writing for the following degrees: ∙ LLB (Hons) Law ∙ BA (Hons) English Literature ∙ BA (Hons) History ∙ BA (Hons) Liberal Arts ∙ BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences 14

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

MODULES AND PROGRESSION DEGREES Core modules common to all routes Business and Management BA (Hons)† · Academic English Skills · Further Maths for Marketing and Management DURHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL HAS · Core Foundation Maths for Business † TRIPLE-ACCREDITATION: · Extended Research Economics BA (Hons)* · Foundations of Business · Academic Practice for Social Sciences · Foundations of Statistics · Introduction to Modern History · Calculus and Further Maths with Additional core modules (except Economics) Statistics and Strategic Maths · Academic Practice (for Business) † · Studying Social Life (for Business) Finance BSc (Hons) · Further Maths for Finance Designated modules relevant to progression degree † You will study the most relevant modules to your Marketing and Management BA (Hons) subject area. Upon completion of the programme · Further Maths for Marketing and Management and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to your chosen undergraduate degree at Durham University. Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)† · Further Maths for Finance Accounting and Management BA (Hons)† · Further Maths for Finance

Ranked Ranked Ranked th th th 15 in the UK 15 in the UK 14 in the UK for Accounting for Business Studies for Economics and Finance

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 *There is also access to this degree aim through the Humanities, Law and Social Science pathway. The courses and modules listed above are indicative. For further information, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc †A business placement or study abroad option is also available. durham.ac.uk/isc 15

HUMANITIES, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

MODULES AND PROGRESSION DEGREES Alongside core modules you will study designated History BA (Hons)* Combined Honours in Social Sciences BA (Hons)* modules that relate to your progression degree route. · Introduction to Ancient History · Foundations of Statistics Upon completion of your programme and on · Introduction to Modern History · Discovering Anthropology achieving the required grades, you can begin · Politics, Democracy and Government · Introduction to Modern History your undergraduate degree at Durham University. · English Literature Music BA (Hons)* Core modules common to all routes · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Foundations of Music: History and Form · Academic English Skills · Politics, Democracy and Government · Introduction to Modern History · Extended Research · Foundations of Music Criminology BA (Hons), or Politics BA (Hons)* · Studying Social Life · Politics, Democracy and Government · Foundations of Statistics Additional core modules specific · Discovering Anthropology Visual Arts and Film BA (Hons)* to Humanities route · Introduction to Modern History · Discovering Anthropology · Academic Practice in Arts and Humanities · English Literature · Introduction to Ancient History · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Introduction to Modern History · English Literature · Politics, Democracy and Government · Politics, Democracy and Government Law LLB (Hons)* DESIGNATED MODULES RELEVANT TO DEGREES Additional core modules specific to Social · Law 1 ON HUMANITIES ROUTE Science and Law route · Law 2 Chinese Studies BA (Hons)*, Classics BA (Hons)*, · Academic Practice in Social Science · Introduction to Modern History Japanese Studies BA (Hons)*, Liberal Arts · English Literature BA (Hons)* or Philosophy BA (Hons)* DESIGNATED MODULES RELEVANT TO DEGREES · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Introduction to Ancient History ON SOCIAL SCIENCE AND LAW ROUTE Education Studies BA (Hons)*† · Introduction to Modern History Archaeology BA (Hons)* or BSc (Hons)* · Introduction to Science · Discovering Anthropology · Introduction to Ancient History · English Literature · Politics, Democracy and Government · Discovering Anthropology · Maths and Statistics for Teachers English Literature BA (Hons)* or Theology · Foundations of Statistics · Psychology of Thinking and Learning and Religion BA (Hons)* · Human Health and Disease · Biology of the Environment Geography BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons)* · Introduction to Ancient History · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Introduction to Earth Science and · Introduction to Modern History Physical Geography · Discovering Anthropology Anthropology BA (Hons)* or BSc (Hons)* · Introduction to Science · Politics, Democracy and Government · Discovering Anthropology · Geography · Foundations of Psychology · Numerical Skills with Statistics · Foundations of Statistics · Human Health and Disease · Biology of the Environment

Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked 12th 4th 11th 1st 3rd 7th 1st 17th 8th for Anthropology for Archaeology for Criminology for Geography for History for Law for Music for Politics for Sport Science

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"This foundation year is really geared towards preparing you for what university really is like in England. We’ve had practice doing seminars and doing essays that are geared towards university- level, so everything that we do is good preparation for what’s going to be Health and Human Sciences BSc (Hons)* ahead of us." · Foundations of Statistics · Discovering Anthropology Gwen from Singapore · Foundations of Psychology Studied International Foundation Year · Human Health and Disease · Biology of the Environment in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences Now studying LLB (Hons) Law International Relations BA (Hons)* · Introduction to Modern History · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Foundations of Statistics · Politics, Democracy and Government Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)* · Introduction to Modern History · Introduction to Liberal Arts · Foundations of Statistics · Calculus and Further Maths with Statistics and Strategic Maths Sociology BA (Hons)* · Foundations of Statistics · Discovering Anthropology · Introduction to Modern History · English Literature · Introduction to Liberal Arts

*A study abroad option may be available †A work placement option may be available.

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

MODULES AND PROGRESSION DEGREES Alongside core modules you will study designated Earth Sciences BSc (Hons) or Geology BSc (Hons) modules that relate to your progression degree route. MSci Earth Sciences · Foundations of Physics Upon completion of your programme and on · Foundations of Physics · Foundations of Statistics achieving the required grades, you can begin your · Foundations of Statistics · Introduction to Earth Sciences and undergraduate degree at Durham University. · Introduction to Earth Sciences and Physical Geography Core modules common to all routes Physical Geography · Geology with Advanced Chemistry with Project · Academic English Skills · Geology with Advanced Chemistry with Project · Core Foundation Maths Either: Geophysics BSc (Hons) (except Biological Science, Geophysics, Geoscience, · Core Foundation Maths · Foundation of Physics Environmental Geosciences and Earth Sciences, · Geography · Foundation of Statistics and Geology) or · Introduction to Earth Sciences and · Core Foundation Chemistry · Calculus, Further Maths Mechanics with Statistics Physical Geography (except Mathematics, Psychology, and Strategic Maths · Geology with Advanced Chemistry with Project and Computer Science) · Calculus Further Maths and Mechanics with Environmental Geosciences BSc (Hons) Statistics and Strategic Maths · Foundations of Physics DESIGNATED MODULES RELEVANT · Foundations of Statistics Geoscience BSc (Hons) TO PROGRESSION DEGREE · Introduction to Earth Sciences and · Foundations of Physics *† Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Physical Geography · Foundations of Statistics · Academic Practice for Scientists · Geology with Advanced Chemistry with Project · Introduction to Earth Sciences and · Advanced Chemistry Either: Physical Geography · Anatomy Physiology and Disease · Core Foundation Maths · Geology with Advanced Chemistry with Project · Core Foundation Biology Combined · Geography Either: · Numerical Skills with Statistics or · Core Foundation Maths · Geography Chemistry BSc (Hons) · Calculus, Further Maths Mechanics with Statistics and Strategic Maths or · Advanced Chemistry · Calculus, Further Maths Mechanics with Statistics · Calculus, Further Maths and Mechanics Engineering BEng (Hons) and Strategic Maths with Statistics and Strategic Maths · Calculus, Further Maths and Mechanics · Foundations of Physics with Statistics and Strategic Maths Computer Science BSc (Hons)* · Engineering with Advanced Physics with Project · Calculus and Further Maths with Statistics · Foundations of Physics and Decision Maths · Computer Science with Advanced Physics with Project · Foundations of Physics · Logical Thinking · Programming Techniques

Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked 13th 4th 8th 9th 7th 5th 15th 4th for Biological for Chemistry for Computer for General for Geology for for Psychology for Physics and Sciences Science Engineering Mathematics Astronomy

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"I chose Durham because of its reputation, and I’ve heard about the amazing faculty that you have and how they actually help you proceed to get a job in your specific career path. To be honest, it’s very hard to get a job these days. So, with their amazing faculty and their Mathematics BSc (Hons)* recommendations and their help, · Advanced Physics it’ll help me get a job easily, help · Calculus, Further Maths and Mechanics me stand out in the crowd." with Statistics and Strategic Maths · Foundations of Physics · Foundations of Statistics Arshjit from India · Proof and Problem Solving Studied International Foundation Year · Mathematical Thinking in Science and Engineering · Project for Science Now studying BSc (Hons) Computer Science Physics BSc (Hons) · Advanced Physics · Calculus, Further Maths and Mechanics with Statistics and Strategic Maths · Foundations of Physics · Project for Science Psychology BSc (Hons) · Foundations of Psychology · Human Health and Disease · Biology of the Environment · Foundation of Statistics · Extended Research project for Science · Academic Practice for Scientists

*A study abroad option may be available. †A work placement option may be available.

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This programme provides PATHWAYS ENGLISH FOR PRE-MASTERS you with a pathway to You can choose from two pathways: If you do not have the required level of postgraduate degree study at · Business, Economics, Accounting English language to start the Pre-Masters you and Finance can take an English for Pre-Masters course Durham University. Once you · Science and Engineering before you start your academic programme. complete your programme at You will be required to take a UKVI IELTS test Queen’s Campus and achieve the FACTS at the end of the course and achieve IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills) in order to Course length: Two or three terms required grades, you can start progress to the Pre-Masters. your chosen Masters degree at Three terms: September – June or January – August Durham City. Two terms: January – June FACTS or April – August Course length: One term One term: June or September ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Academic: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Good first degree (some subjects may require English language: a relevant degree) One term: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 English language: (with 5.0 in all skills) Three terms: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 Age: 20+ (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)* Two terms: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 For further information including grades (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)* required for progression, tuition fees, country-specific entry requirements and Age: 20+ term dates, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc

STUDY PLAN IELTS* TERMS START JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT UKVI 5.0 4 June (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) UKVI 5.0 4 September^ (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) UKVI 5.5 3 September (minimum of 5.5 in all skills) UKVI 5.5 3 January^ (minimum of 5.5 in all skills) UKVI 6.0 2 January^ (minimum of 5.5 in all skills) UKVI 6.0 2 April† (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)

PRE-MASTERS ENGLISH FOR PRE-MASTERS

^ Start date is not available for students aiming to study a Finance or Management degree. † Start date is only available for Science and Engineering route *If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. Students are not required to retake an IELTS to progress from the Pre-Masters to their postgraduate degree but must achieve the English language progression grade as published on durham.ac.uk/isc 20

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PROGRESSION DEGREES ROUTE ROUTES, MODULES AND PROGRESSION DEGREES MSc Accounting Accounting route The Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting MSc Economics Economics route and Finance prepares you for a choice of progression degrees at Durham University. Your programme will be tailored to allow you to prepare for your chosen degree. MSc Environmental & Natural Resource Economics Economics route Routes MSc Experimental Economics Economics route There is a choice of five routes; each relevant to a selection of the progression degrees available. MSc Finance Finance route · Accounting route · Economics route MSc Finance (Accounting & Finance) Finance route · Finance route · Management route MSc Finance (Corporate & International Finance) Finance route · Marketing route Core modules common to all routes MSc Finance (Economics & Finance) Finance route · Academic English Skills · Critical Reading and Advanced Academic MSc Finance (Finance & Investment) Finance route English Writing Skills · Advanced Research Methods in Business MSc Finance (International Banking & Finance) Finance route · Quantitative Skills for Business · Extended Research Project MSc Finance (International Money, Finance & Investment) Finance route Designated modules relevant to progression degree MSc Islamic Finance Finance route Alongside core modules you will study designated modules that relate to your progression degree route. MSc Islamic Finance and Management Finance route Some of these modules will be compulsory for progression onto specific degree programmes at the University. MSc Management Management route Upon completion of the programme and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to your chosen MSc Management (Entrepreneurship) Management route postgraduate degree at Durham University. For more information on the designated MSc Management (Finance) Management route modules and grades required for progression, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc/pre-masters MSc Management (Human Resource Management) Management route

MSc Management (International Business) Management route Triple Ranked MSc Management (Supply Chain Logistics) Management route accredited th in Europe MSc Marketing Marketing route Business 49 FT European Business School School Rankings 2016 MSc Public Economics Economics route

*Places are limited on Finance and Management routes to the top five students for each subject area. When you apply to the International Study Centre you will be required to select an alternative degree option as your second choice - either Economics, Marketing or Accounting. To progress to a Finance or Management degree you will need to successfully complete the programme, achieve the required grades and be one of the five students with the highest grades.† If you do not achieve a place on your first choice of degree course you will be able to progress to your second choice as long as you have achieved the required grades. †Should there be more than five students achieving the highest grades, other factors will be taken into account, specifically consideration of the final Module Assessment Board results in terms of academic improvement and attendance records. Finance and Management progression degrees are only available from the September start Pre-Masters programme. The courses and modules listed above are indicative. For full information, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc durham.ac.uk/isc 21

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

PROGRESSION DEGREES ROUTE ROUTES, MODULES AND PROGRESSION DEGREES MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering Engineering route The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering prepares MSc New and Renewable Energy Engineering route you for a choice of progression degrees at Durham University. Your programme will be tailored to allow MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering Engineering route you to prepare for your chosen degree. Routes MSc Civil Engineering Engineering route There is a choice of three routes; each relevant MSc Mathematical Sciences Mathematics route to a selection of the progression degrees available. · Engineering route MSc Developmental Psychopathology Psychology route · Mathematical Science route · Psychology route Core modules common to all routes · Academic English Skills · Critical Reading and Advanced Academic Writing Skills · Laboratory Skills and Experimental Design · Quantitative Skills for Science and Engineering (Maths and Statistics) Designated modules relevant to progression degree Alongside core modules you will study designated modules that relate to your progression degree route. Some of these modules will be compulsory for progression onto specific degree programmes at the University. Upon completion of the programme and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to your chosen postgraduate degree at Durham University.

For more information on the designated modules and grades required for progression, visit: durham.ac.uk/isc/pre-masters

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CALMAN LEARNING CENTRE BILL BRYSON LIBRARY

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YOUR DEGREE AT DURHAM UNIVERSITY

You will study your degree in WORLD-LEADING ACADEMICS the City of Durham. World- Taught by academics with a reputation for leading academics, extensive groundbreaking research, you will develop your ability to problem solve and work independently. learning facilities and a This atmosphere of innovation and discovery places research-led education will you at the forefront of developments in your field, challenging your mind and enhancing your support you to achieve a top career skills. degree ready for a bright future. LEARNING FACILITIES As a student at Durham, you can access the University libraries, which are home to 1.6 million books and 300,000 online e-books and journals. The Bill Bryson Library is the largest and holds four major research collections. Palace Green Library houses an Archives and Special Collections section that attracts scholars from around the world, as well as the Museum of Archaeology which houses archaeological collections from the City dating back 10,000 years.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE Graduates from Durham University have excellent career prospects with 97.9% in graduate employment or further study three and a half years after graduation (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17). Throughout your degree you can access the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre for CV and interview advice, while an annual A world-class calendar of careers fairs gives you the chance education. to meet with multinational and local employers.

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MAKE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE COUNT

As a Durham student, COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES you will be part of a college Durham University’s historic collegiate system As a Durham University student you can with its own facilities, sports, is a unique aspect of student life at Durham. get involved with a wide range of activities Each of Durham’s 17 colleges have their to create your own student experience. societies and community. own distinct character and traditions, with There are endless opportunities to join in You will also enjoy access to a range of opportunities for participation with sport, music, theatre and volunteering and leadership. Upon progression to your projects, as well as over 200 clubs and the shared University facilities Durham degree you join one of the colleges. societies to choose from. Whatever your and all the shops, amenities interests you will find activities to enjoy Colleges differ in terms of their architecture, and make new friends to share them with. and historic attractions history and traditions and provide different of Durham City. accommodation and catering options. Our experienced staff will support you in making your college preference while you are GET INVOLVED: studying at the International Study Centre. · Sport – The University has 650 different college teams, playing 18 different sports, A HISTORIC CITY including football, volleyball, rugby, rowing and tennis. Durham is a compact City located beside the River Wear in northeast England. It has · Music Durham – Join one of 79 music beautiful architecture, cobbled streets and a societies including orchestras, choirs variety of shops. A popular tourist destination, and bands. the City has a UNESCO-listed Castle and · Durham Student Theatre – Durham’s 26 Cathedral, excellent museums, restaurants theatre companies produce 90 shows Join your offering international cuisine and festivals every year. College executive that include the Durham Book Festival and the Lumiere Light Festival. If you want · Student Community Action – Volunteer committee to plan to experience larger city life, Newcastle is with one of the 84 outreach projects. just 15 minutes away from Durham by train. events and develop · Durham Students’ Union – Find 200 clubs leadership skills. Find out more: durham.ac.uk/isc/colleges and societies at Durham SU. · Palatinate – The University’s student-run newspaper is published every fortnight.

· Purple Radio – The University’s student-run radio station broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week during term.

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Voted Best Student HISTORIC CITY PURPLE RADIO Community National Student Housing Awards 2017

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"The scenery of Durham City is so wonderful. I am from Tokyo, and the buildings in Tokyo are just skyscrapers and it is so modern architecture, but in Durham…architecture is medieval style and it is so classic. I do love it."

Shuhei from Japan Studied International Foundation Year in Humanities, Law and Social Science Now studying BA (Hons) Education Studies 28 28 HOW TO APPLY

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