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International Prospectus 2019 1 ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 2 International Prospectus 2019 “I met some amazing people in Durham, who enriched me as a better person. They’ve been nothing but inspiring and supportive. There were plenty of events to join literally every day, which is one of the benefts of having the collegiate system. The diverse workshops and seminars have helped me prepare for my future career. The societies and clubs have helped with my skills in other areas.” Juliet Lei, Education MA graduate International Prospectus 2019 3 WHY DURHAM? CONTENTS Durham University offers a wide range of courses and a GETTING TO KNOW DURHAM UNIVERSITY research-informed education, delivered by world-leading Why Durham? 03 A Global University 10 experts in outstanding facilities. We offer supportive Our Location 04 Study at Durham 12 college communities, a warm welcome to all, excellent Durham City 06 University student welfare and a fantastic student experience. Durham City and 08 North East England Located in the beautiful and historic city of Durham, we are one of the oldest universities in the UK, yet have a modern and forward OUR COURSES thinking mindset. Anthropology 14 Government and 44 With over 26 academic departments and schools offering over 200 Archaeology 16 International Affairs undergraduate courses as well as postgraduate taught and research Biosciences 18 History 46 degrees, our teaching is research-informed and led by academics, Business 20 Law 48 many of whom are world-leading experts in their feld. Chemistry 24 Liberal Arts 50 Mathematics 52 Durham is a collegiate university, which means your student experience Classics and Ancient 26 will be distinctive and based in one of our 17 college communities. History Modern Languages 54 and Culture In fact, our students say that colleges are one of the best aspects of Combined Honours in 28 student life at Durham. Social Sciences Music 56 Computer Science 30 Natural Sciences 58 So if you are looking for excellent teaching in outstanding facilities Durham Centre for 32 Philosophy 60 combined with a unique college experience then look no further Academic Development Physics 62 than Durham University. You are guaranteed a warm welcome. Earth Sciences 34 Psychology 64 Education 36 Sociology 66 Engineering 38 Sport and Exercise 68 English Studies 40 Sciences Geography 42 Theology and Religion 70 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2018. STUDENT LIFE IN DURHAM International Study Centre 72 English Language Support 84 Colleges, Accommodation 74 Fees and Funding 86 21% of our students are of non-UK origin. and Student Experience Careers and Employability 88 More than 150 countries are represented in Student Life 78 our staff and student bodies, creating a diverse social and academic community. Student and Family 82 Support HOW TO APPLY 89% of our students are satisfed with their experience at Durham University. National Student Applying for 90 Entry Requirements 93 Survey 2017 (sector-wide average 84%). Undergraduate Study Further Information 94 Applying for 92 Postgraduate Study 4 International Prospectus 2019 OUR LOCATION Durham is located in North East England, close to Newcastle upon Tyne. Durham is a pedestrian- friendly City, with most people walking and cycling or taking the bus around the City and further afeld. Durham train station is just a short distance from Durham City Centre, and around a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus or taxi ride from the University campus. Durham City is approximately a 60-minute drive from Newcastle International Airport, which has regular domestic and international fights. Durham Cathedral APPROXIMATE TRAVEL APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES BY TRAIN TIMES BY AIR Durham to Newcastle 12 mins Newcastle to London 1 hr 20 mins Durham to London 3 hrs Newcastle to Amsterdam 1 hr 15 mins Durham to Edinburgh 1 hr 45 mins Newcastle to Dubai 7 hrs 15 mins Durham to Manchester 2 hrs 10 mins Newcastle to New York 10 hrs For further information, see www.durham.ac.uk/study/location International Prospectus 2019 5 University College (Castle) MAJOR AIRPORTS Edinburgh Newcastle Manchester London Durham City DURHAM AVERAGE TEMPERATURE* 20°C 15°C 10°C 5°C 0°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec *Met Offce Data WANT TO SEE MORE? View our online videos, to see what Durham University has to offer. The videos provide a series of short clips and 360° panoramas of academic departments and colleges, to give you a feel for student life at Durham University. See www.durham.ac.uk/multimedia 6 International Prospectus 2019 Aerial map of Durham City DURHAM CITY In Durham City, you are among some of the world’s fnest architecture. This is a truly beautiful city, where the famous Castle and Cathedral – together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – dominate the skyline. Depending on which college you belong to, you could be based right in the historic centre of the City or just a short walk away in one of our purpose-built, beautifully landscaped colleges. With a total population of around 43,000, Durham City has a compact, friendly feel but still provides the facilities you would expect of a thriving city, including excellent cafés, bars and restaurants. We are only 12 minutes away from Newcastle by train and here you will fnd a wide choice of entertainment, culture and shopping. For further information, see www.durham.ac.uk/map International Prospectus 2019 7 DURHAM CITY 1. Maiden Castle Sports Complex 2. Upper Mountjoy 3. Lower Mountjoy and Palatine Centre 4. Hill Colleges 5. Durham Cathedral 6. Bailey Colleges 7. Durham Castle 8. Main shopping area 9. Market Place 10. Gala Theatre, cinema, bars and restaurants 11. Bus Station 12. Railway Station 13. Riverwalk – new leisure development (opens 2018) 13 8 International Prospectus 2019 Durham Cathedral DURHAM CITY & NORTH EAST ENGLAND The North East of England, is a beautiful part of the country. There is so much to see, do and discover here, whether you are looking for picturesque scenery, cultural attractions or family fun. In and around Durham itself, you will fnd a wealth of entertainment. From shopping, cinemas, museums, festivals, restaurants and cafés, to exploring the beautiful outdoors, nearby castles and the glorious coastline. Also England’s public transportation system makes it easy to get about anywhere you want to explore! Surfng at Tynemouth Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland For further information, see www.thisisdurham.com International Prospectus 2019 9 BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Alnwick Castle, where some of Harry Potter was flmed Newcastle Theatre Royal The Sage Gateshead and the Millennium Bridge High Force waterfall on the River Tees Crook Hall, County Durham 10 International Prospectus 2019 A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY When you study at Durham, you are joining an international university, 1 where our students are fully immersed in our world-class research culture. WHAT WE DO HAS GLOBAL IMPACT Modules studied by students are developed as a result of this world-class research being The results of the Research Excellence conducted, and postgraduate research students Framework (REF) 2014 confrm Durham’s work in collaboration with academics to push international profle in research, with 83% forward the boundaries of their subject. Durham of Durham’s research being assessed as University provides a place where students at internationally excellent quality or world-leading, every stage of their academic career will fnd a categorised as 3* or 4*. supportive environment to develop themselves and their ideas. Areas of exceptional strength include Anthropology, Archaeology, Chemistry, Classics, Our academics collaborate with research partners Education, English, Law, Music, Physics and worldwide, providing answers to global questions. Theology. For research impact, Chemistry and Durham University is a member of the Russell Education were top among their respective Group of research-intensive UK universities and subjects in the country. the Matariki Network of Universities. Durham is also a member of the University of the Arctic – a cooperative network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organisations concerned with education and research in and HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF about the circumpolar North. OUR WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH Our global reach does not stop with our research. 1 Working to Fight Malaria Durham University has exchange agreements with over 270 different universities. We also Durham University’s School of Biosciences is run joint programmes with institutions around involved in the fght against malaria, a disease the world and we are highly active within which the World Health Organization estimates the European Union’s Erasmus programme. kills one child every minute. One recent study, Approximately 400 Durham students annually led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical take advantage of our study abroad opportunities, Medicine in partnership with Durham University which provides them with valuable international and the University of California in San Francisco, For further information, see experience, strengthens our global reach and found that housing improvements could reduce www.durham.ac.uk/research promotes intercultural learning. malaria cases by half in some settings. International Prospectus 2019 11 2 Matariki partners Joint programmes Student exchange agreements Partner universities Plus over 200 Erasmus agreements in Europe Ranked as one of the top 40 most international universities in the world. The Times Higher World University 3 Rankings 2018. 4 2 Excavating Local History 3 Undertaking Wildlife 4 Tackling Environmental Archaeologists and postgraduate students at Ecology Research Issues in the Antarctic Durham University carried out scientifc analysis Based in the Soutpansberg mountain range of Professor Mike Bentley from the Department of on skeletons discovered in two mass graves South Africa, the Department of Anthropology’s Geography’s research interests focus on Antarctic on Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Primate and Predator project aims to better environmental history.