Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Durham is an excellent place to study with a good academic focus whilst giving a wide range of extra curricular opportunities to develop...
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Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Durham is an excellent place to study with a good academic focus whilst giving a wide range of extra curricular opportunities to develop well rounded self aware individuals.
Facilities
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Student support
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Students' union
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Local life
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Societies and Sports
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Lecturers and teaching quality
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Career prospects
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University halls
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Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Durham is a well-respected, beautiful university, with lots of tradition but plenty of innovation as well. Emphasis is on expanding...
University rating
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Durham is a well-respected, beautiful university, with lots of tradition but plenty of innovation as well. Emphasis is on expanding the university experience to create well-rounded individuals. I have really enjoyed my time here!
Facilities
How good are your university's facilities?
Student support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Excellent support facilities, especially within the colleges - staff know students and make an effort to support them to the best of their abilities.
Students' union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Durham is a small city but has everything you need - loads of nice cafes for afternoon study breaks!
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
There is an excellent range of clubs and societies and the Freshers' Fair gets better every year!
Lecturers and teaching quality
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Excellent research reputation and good range of courses and modules available.
Career prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Durham graduates generally have excellent job prospects, and the career service available for support is very good.
University halls
What do you think about the safety, condition, location and cost of your accommodation?
Accommodation is generally good in colleges, but pricey, and house prices are rising in the city in general.