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Clearing hotlines go live at Durham University

(8 August 2005)

Admissions staff at Durham University are all geared up for the rush of applications and enquiries expected following the publication of A-level results on Thursday 18th August.

Every year hundreds of students contact the University after they have received their results. The continuing popularity of Durham University means that pressure for places remains high and that the number of vacancies is very small.

Matthew Andrews, Head of Undergraduate Admissions said: “We encourage applicants to call early to avoid disappointment as we only have a small number of places available which are based at our Queen’s Campus in Stockton. Our trained staff will discuss the options with the applicants and guide them through the process of applying for a place.”

Special clearing hotlines have been set up and will be open from 8am on Thursday 18th August.

The numbers are: Clearing Hotline: 0191 334 0740 Biomedical Sciences: 0191 334 0742 Business Finance and Business: 0191 334 0741 Human Sciences: 0191 334 0744 Foundation Programme: 0191 334 0745 International students clearing enquiries: 0191 334 0045

Students interested in any of the courses still available at the University of Durham are invited to:

• call the Admissions Office at Queen’s Campus on 0191 334 0048 which is open throughout the year from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
• call the Clearing Hotline which is open during the following times: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th August 8am - 8pm. Weekend of the 20th and 21st August 10am - 4pm.
• After these initial dates, the hotline will remain open on the following days until courses are full: Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August 9am - 5pm. Saturday 27th August 10am – 4pm Tuesday 31st August to Friday 9th September 9am - 5pm
• email the clearing team at clearing@durham.ac.uk or fax on 0191 334 0007.
• visit the University’s website for further information at www.durham.ac.uk/admissions/clearing

For mature students who lack formal qualifications, there are still some places available on the University’s Foundation Programme. This one-year course provides an alternative entry route onto some degree courses for those with non-traditional qualifications. For more information contact Collette O’Callaghan, Foundation Programme at Durham University Queen’s Campus, Stockton on 0191 334 0167 or 0191 334 0745 (during Clearing).

Media enquiries: Dionne Hamil Tel: 0191 334 6078 Email: dionne.hamil@durham.ac.uk Website: >dur.ac.uk/news.service