Undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Office is responsible for managing the admissions process within Durham University for full and part time undergraduate courses. Academic Departments are responsible for considering each application and making offers and passing successful applications to one of the sixteen colleges for consideration, whilst the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office ensures that this process occurs as fairly and as transparently as possible and that decisions are communicated to UCAS within agreed deadlines.

The questions below have all been asked by our applicants or their parents at one time or another, and are intended to provide further information regarding the application process, some of our requirements, our collegiate system, the University and life as a student.

If you find that your query is not addressed or if you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Team directly. Our email address is admissions@durham.ac.uk.

List of FAQs

+I am no longer at school, and have been working for several years but wish to resume my studies. How do I apply?

Five percent of our students are aged over 21, and this figure is considerably higher in some of our programmes, so you will quickly find support if you choose to study at Durham. Our University website provides information regarding some issues you may face, such as childcare or funding issues. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a specific query. You will need to apply to us through UCAS. Please visit their website for further details or contact them by telephone on +44 (0)870 1122211.