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School of Applied Social Sciences

How to Apply

How to apply

All applications to study Criminology, Sociology and Sport at Durham University need to be made via the UCAS application system. For information on what this entails, please check their web-site (www.UCAS.com). Further information on the application process to Durham can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/.

Guidance on how to write a Personal Statement

Entry requirements

Programme specific entry requirements:

Criminology

Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

Sociology (Single and Joint Honours)

GCE A' level
  • AAB
  • Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking
  • AAB
  • Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking
  • You do not need to have studied a PE or Sports Studies A-Level to apply
  • AAB
  • Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking

BTEC National Diploma

(18 Units)

  • DDD
  • DDD
  • Subjects Required: We will prefer this qualification to be from a related subject area, e.g. Sport or Exercise focus.
  • DDD
International Baccalaureate
  • Acceptable on its own, or combined with other qualifications
  • Required Grades: 36 points
  • Acceptable on its own, or combined with other qualifications
  • Required Grades: 36 points
  • Acceptable on its own, or combined with other qualifications
  • Required Grades: 36 points
Other Qualifications
  • We welcome students with other post-16 qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements.
  • We welcome applications from mature students and from candidates with non-standard qualifications. Every application will be considered on its own merits. Lack of formal qualifications need not be an obstacle to entry.
  • For those with non-traditional qualifications who may need further preparation to enter an undergraduate programme, Durham University offers a Foundation Programme, which provides a route onto our BA Criminology degree.
  • We welcome students with other post-16 qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements.
  • We welcome applications from mature students and from candidates with non-standard qualifications. Every application will be considered on its own merits. Lack of formal qualifications need not be an obstacle to entry.
  • For those with non-traditional qualifications who may need further preparation to enter an undergraduate programme, Durham University offers a Foundation Programme, which provides a route onto our BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity degree.
  • We welcome students with other post-16 qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements.
  • We welcome applications from mature students and from candidates with non-standard qualifications. Every application will be considered on its own merits. Lack of formal qualifications need not be an obstacle to entry.
  • For those with non-traditional qualifications who may need further preparation to enter an undergraduate programme, Durham University offers a Foundation Programme, which provides a route onto our BA Sociology (single or joint honours) degree.
International Students
  • We welcome students from across the international community. Specific Guidance and helpful advice for international applicants are provided by our International Office, who also deal directly with required entry qualifications and international applications.
  • Email: international.office@durham.ac.uk
  • We welcome students from across the international community. Specific Guidance and helpful advice for international applicants are provided by our International Office, who also deal directly with required entry qualifications and international applications.

  • Email: international.office@durham.ac.uk

  • We welcome students from across the international community. Specific Guidance and helpful advice for international applicants are provided by our International Office, who also deal directly with required entry qualifications and international applications.

  • Email: international.office@durham.ac.uk