{"id":34095,"date":"2026-11-10T15:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/?p=34095"},"modified":"2026-11-10T15:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:58:16","slug":"university-of-durham-entry-requirements-and-student-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/university-of-durham-entry-requirements-and-student-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Durham: Entry Requirements and Student Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The University of Durham, usually known as Durham University, is a research-intensive university in north-east England. Its academic reputation and college communities attract students exploring a wide range of undergraduate courses. However, choosing Durham means looking beyond its name to consider entry requirements, course content, accommodation and everyday student life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For parents and applicants, the most useful question is whether Durham matches the student\u2019s interests, grades and preferences. This guide explains what to compare, how to interpret admissions figures and where to find information about open days, term dates and Clearing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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University of Durham at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Durham combines university study with membership of a smaller college community. Therefore, applicants should research both their academic department and the college experience before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Feature <\/td>\n \n What applicants should know <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Location <\/td>\n \n Durham, north-east England <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n University structure <\/td>\n \n Academic departments alongside college communities <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Undergraduate application route <\/td>\n \n UCAS <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Qualifications considered <\/td>\n \n A-Levels, the IB and other accepted qualifications <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Entry requirements <\/td>\n \n Depend on the course and applicant\u2019s circumstances <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Student accommodation <\/td>\n \n Catered and self-catered options are available <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>