Durham University post-offer visit day full guide

Durham University Post-offer Visit Days 2015

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March OR Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March

Tuesday 17 March OR Wednesday 18 March

PAIGE “…after such a positive experience, I can’t wait to enrol!”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

#DUVisitDay www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Contents Welcome

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English Studies

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How to book

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Foundation Centre (Durham City)

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What are Post-offer Visit Days?

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Geography

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Government and International Affairs (Politics)

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Post-offer Visit Days at Durham City

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History

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Colleges Collingwood College

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Law

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Grey College

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Mathematical Sciences

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Hatfield College

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Modern Languages and Cultures

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Josephine Butler College

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Music

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St Aidan’s College

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Natural Sciences

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St Chad’s College

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Philosophy

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St Cuthbert’s Society

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Physics

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College of St Hild and St Bede

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Psychology

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St John’s College

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Sociology

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St Mary’s College

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Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

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Trevelyan College

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Theology and Religion

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University College

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Durham City Map

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Van Mildert College

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Post-offer Visit Days at Queen’s Campus, Stockton

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Departments Anthropology

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Archaeology

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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Chemistry

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Classics and Ancient History

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Combined Honours in Arts and Combined Honours in Social Sciences

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Computer Science

Colleges John Snow College

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Stephenson College

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Departments Accounting and Finance

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Business and Management

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Foundation Centre (Queen’s Campus, Stockton)

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Marketing

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Criminology

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Medicine

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Earth Sciences

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Pharmacy

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Economics and PPE

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Primary Education

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Education Studies

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Psychology (Applied)

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Engineering

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Queen’s Campus, Stockton Map

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www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

A warm welcome to Durham University Congratulations on securing an offer from Durham University.

You may now be facing a difficult decision about which offer to accept as your firm choice. I hope it will be your offer from Durham University, and that you can visit us if you are able, to help make that decision.

Our Post-offer Visit Days offer a range of interactive activities to provide a memorable flavour of academic and social student life. We want you to have an experience of life as a Durham University student and to get to know the University in all its diversity.

Your college will extend a warm welcome and offer a range of opportunities to explore the social and support sides of student life. Academic departments will run a programme of engaging activities designed to deepen your understanding of your course. The majority of college activities will be led by our current students, who are also involved in departmental activities and can answer questions on their personal experience of life at the University. Alongside college and departmental activities, Post-offer Visit Days will also provide opportunities for you to visit professional support services and facilities such as the Sports Centre, Students’ Union and Library. If there is a particular service you would like to visit, which is not listed in this guide, please contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office.

If you have any general queries please contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office: T 0191 334 9191 or E student.recruitment@durham.ac.uk On behalf of the University, all the staff in departments and colleges, the Students’ Union and professional support services, may I wish you a very successful and enjoyable visit to Durham University.

PROFESSOR THOMAS WARD PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION)

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Steps to Making Your Booking On offer are: •R esidential Places (overnight in a college*)

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Read the online Post-offer Visit Day Guide.

• Non-residential Places •N on-residential Places with evening meal Payment is required for accommodation and evening meals at the time of booking.

Please check the provision offered by your college as the nature of provision does vary according to dates, colleges and campus sites.

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Use your UCAS ID and University Personal Identification Number (PIN) to log on.

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You will automatically be offered sessions from the department(s) you are holding an offer from. Select those you wish to attend.

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You will be offered a choice of general sessions (for example a Sports Centre presentation and tour). Select those you wish to attend.

TIP: Your PIN will be located on your college allocation email.

* Durham City Colleges only.

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You will be offered the chance to book a place at your allocated college.

Choose from attending as a residential visitor, a non-residential visitor, or non-residential visitor with evening meal in college.

TIP: The non-residential with evening meal option is a great choice if you are staying with family/friends in Durham.

TIP: Check the type of places offered by your college - as they do vary.

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Proceed to payment for any residential/catering costs (residential cost is £39.00, non-residential with evening meal cost is £9.50).

TIP: Make payment immediately to secure your booking.

You will receive a confirmation email detailing the sessions you have booked with a personalised copy of the Post-offer Visit Day Guide. Please print out this email and bring it with you to the Visit Day. TIP: Use the same email address that you have used for the UCAS Apply process.

As the Durham University collegiate experience is integral to the overall Durham student experience, we invite those applicants who are holding an academic offer and holding their college allocation.

This ensures applicants can make their decision in full knowledge of their potential student experience.

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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What are Post-offer Visit Days?

Visit, Take Part, Enjoy, Relax, Socialise, Gather Information and Much More!

Library drop-ins Music

Meet our current students

Sports Centre visits

Subject sessions

Meet our departmental staff

Post-offer Visit Days

College socials

Meet Student Union reps

Explore the area

Finance and Student Support drop-ins

Meet your college staff Careers & Employability drop-ins Drama Stay overnight in college*

(*overnight college places at Durham City events only)

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Post-offer Visit Days at Durham City

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March OR Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March

Experience Durham: Drama and Music

Running Order 2.00pm onwards

Colleges welcome for applicants staying overnight (see individual college pages for exact details)

7.00pm onwards

Dinner and social activities in Colleges (for those staying overnight/booked to attend)

8.00am onwards

Breakfast in Colleges

Many hundreds of our current students take part in extra-curricular activity either as part of their college community, via the Students’ Union or through Experience Durham.

To find out more about Music, Drama and Volunteering opportunities offered by Experience Durham drop in to the Assembly Rooms between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Tuesday or Wednesday.

You can also book a session in Drama and/or Music on the booking system: Venue: The Assembly Rooms (Map ref 46) Times: 10.30am -11.30am

9.00am onwards

Academic Departmental Sessions (see individual Academic Programme pages for exact details)

Drama

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Music

11.30am – 12.30pm Music

2.30pm – 3.30pm

Drama

12.30pm – 1.30pm

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Music

Drama

• College Tours • Drop in to Student Support Services •D rop in to Students’ Union, Library and Sport Facilities • Sessions for Parents.

If you are unable to drop in or participate in a session feel free to contact our dedicated staff members to find out more.

Music: j.r.lawrence@durham.ac.uk Drama: emma.grisdale@durham.ac.uk Volunteering: rebecca.byrne@durham.ac.uk

Durham Students’ Union

Helpdesk

Visit our Helpdesk in the Palatine Centre to collect information, campus tour maps, free pens, water and rain ponchos. Staffed by the Student Recruitment team and Durham Student Ambassadors, 9.00am5.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Palatine Centre foyer, Lower Mountjoy, Stockton Road, DH1 3LE. (Map ref 60)

Drop in to Dunelm House, home of Durham Students’ Union, to find out more about the extracurricular activities on offer from over 200 societies. Pop into the fabulous Riverside Café, enjoy a coffee overlooking the river and find out more about the student support services offered by the Union.

Want to find out even more? Book to attend the Life as a Durham University Student talk hosted by the Students’ Union President, Dan Slavin.

• 9.30am-10.30am • 1.00pm-2.00pm

• 11.00am-12.00pm • 2.00pm-3.00pm

Dunelm House, New Elvet, DH1 3AN. (Map ref 26)

Durham City www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Post-offer Visit Days at Durham City

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March OR Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March

Care Leavers

Graham Sports Centre Did you know? More than 90% of our students take part in sport on a regular basis.

Durham’s philosophy is to provide opportunities in sport to allow exceptional people to do exceptional things.

The Graham Sports Centre at Maiden Castle will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Drop in and explore the grounds and main building facilities at your own convenience. No booking necessary.

Durham University is proud to hold the Buttle UK Quality Mark in recognition of our support and commitment to Care Leavers. We offer a wide range of information, support and guidance for students and if you would like to book a confidential chat with the Durham University Care Leaver Coordinator at your Post-offer Visit Day, please go to: www.durham.ac.uk/care.leavers for further details.

Want to see more and speak to staff and students? Book online for a presentation and guided tour.

• 10.00am-10.50am • 11.00am-11.50am

• 12.00pm-12.50pm

• 1.30pm-2.20pm

• 3.30pm-4.20pm

• 2.30pm-3.20pm

Durham Student Theatre (DST)

Programme Co-ordinator: Albert Potts, 0191 334 4728.

Maiden Castle Sports Centre, DH1 3SE Blue badge parking only on site. (Map ref 32)

Bill Bryson Library

Drop in to see the facilities in the Library where staff and current students are available to chat throughout the Visit Days.

• E xplore the Library’s individual and group study facilities.

•D iscover the resources available and find out where the books for your subject are.

•S ee the most popular IT facilities in the University, including PC rooms, laptops and netbooks.

Bill Bryson Library, Mountjoy Site, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LY. (Map ref 13)

Durham is proud to be home to one of the strongest student theatre scenes in the UK. With 27 different theatre companies putting on around 60 productions every year, there’s truly something for everyone. In the last year, we’ve performed everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim and around 600 students have taken part in theatre in some form.

Our student theatre is completely student-led, meaning that you can get involved not only with performing, but with directing, producing, lighting design, costuming, running the box office or any other aspect of theatre. We aim to support students who love performing arts to be able to take full advantage of all the opportunities university offers, whether it’s reviewing shows for the student newspaper, taking a play to the Edinburgh Fringe or trying out their talents at stand-up comedy. There are also opportunities for those who want to write to see their work performed in our annual drama festival.

The Assembly Rooms Theatre will be open from 9.00am-5.00pm on Tuesday 17th March and Wednesday 18th March. We’ll be doing informal tours throughout the day and lots of current students will be around who will be very happy to talk to you about anything and everything drama related.

Location: Assembly Rooms Theatre (on the Bailey, directly opposite the entrance to Hatfield College).

(Map ref 46)

Durham City www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Post-offer Visit Days at Durham City

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March OR Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March

Sessions for Parents

Professional Student Support Services

Although these events are aimed at applicants, we recognise the important role that parents play in the decision making process. Should your parents be in attendance, they may wish to attend one of the following sessions.

Pop in to the Palatine Centre, home to many of our student service departments, to have a look around or to speak to a member of staff about a specific query.

Parents are not required to book to attend. College accommodation is not available for parents.

• Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre • Counselling • Disability Support • International Office • Student Immigration and Financial Support Office Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy, Stockton Road, DH1 3LE. (Map ref 60)

Durham City Attractions Do make time to visit Durham City before your journey home as there are a number of not to be missed attractions, including the Cathedral, the Castle and the Gala Theatre as well as cafés, boutiques, shops and restaurants.

Campus Tour led by current students Depart from outside the Palatine Centre Foyer

10.30am-12.00pm 1.30pm-3.00pm

(Map ref 60)

Finance Presentation

10.00pm-11.00am

Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre Calman Learning Centre (Map ref 43)

An Introduction to Durham’s Colleges

11.00am-12.00pm

Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre Calman Learning Centre (Map ref 43)

Arrival and Parking As Visit Days are taking place during the working week visitor parking is unfortunately not available in any of the main University car parks. For details of parking available at your allocated college, please see individual college pages (p10-22).

Careers, Employability and Enterprise Presentation

12.00pm-1.00pm

Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre Calman Learning Centre (Map ref 43)

Durham City www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Post-offer Visit Days at Durham City

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March OR Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March

Arrangements within College

Cancellations To cancel your place contact Event Durham on: conferenceadministration. service@durham.ac.uk or call 0191 334 3904. Please ensure you have your booking reference number to hand.

Refunds will be automatically processed should you have made any payment. Please allow seven days for refunds to be processed.

For queries about parking, arrival or evening meal times please contact your allocated college directly. For college contact details see pages 10-22.

We are unable to provide a refund for cancellations made less than seven days in advance of delivery dates.

Catering We have a number of catering outlets on-site - whether you choose to warm up inside, or purchase food to go. The below can all be found at Lower Mountjoy, DH1 3LE.

General Queries Contact Student Recruitment: T: 0191 334 9191 or E: student.recruitment@durham.ac.uk

• Palatine Centre Café (Map ref 60) • Calman Café (Map ref 43) • Chemistry Café (Map ref 15) • Library Café (Map ref 13) Alternatively, visit the Riverside Café in Durham Students’ Union, Dunelm House, New Elvet, DH1 3AN. (Map Ref 26)

TIP: If University accommodation is full, or if you choose to attend as a nonresidential guest, you can find details of local accommodation at www.thisisdurham.com or by telephoning 0300 026 2626.

Please Note: The Student Recruitment and Admissions Office take a lead in the organising of Post-offer Visit Days. Individual colleges and departments are responsible for the welfare and health and safety of participants during delivered activities. This responsibility will comply with legal requirements and duty of care obligations. University college staff will not be acting in loco parentis for any applicant staying residentially as part of these Visit Days.

Durham City www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE South Road, Durham DH1 3LT (Map ref 6)

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Day One 12.00pm5.00pm

5.30pm7.00pm

7.30pm

Arrival Open Day ambassadors will be at the train station to greet and direct applicants arriving by train.

Dinner.

Talk by a senior member of staff. Followed by evening activities organised by the Junior Common Room (JCR).

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast.

Academic department sessions.

9.00am

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 9.00amonward

Academic department sessions. See your department pages for exact session times and venues.

1.30pm

Tour of the College departing from Reception.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

EMMA “Every person I saw at Collingwood was really friendly and helpful.

The post-application residential was really well organised and great fun.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

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College contact Mrs Allison Lumley

collingwood.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 5015

www.durham.ac.uk/collingwood

GREY COLLEGE South Road, Durham DH1 3LG (Map ref 8)

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Day One 2.00pm onwards

Arrival Overnight applicants arrive and settle in.

4.00pm

Welcome talk by student representatives and tour of College departing from College Reception.

5.00pm6.00pm

Meet the staff event in the Junior Common Room (JCR).

6.00pm

8.00pm

Evening meal in the Dining Hall.

Evening activities arranged by current student representatives.

Day Two 8.00am

9.00am onwards

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

Non-residential Applicants Non-residential applicants are welcome to attend all Day One activities. Booking is required and payment will be required if attending the evening meal.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information Dress code for dinner: Smart/Casual

PHILIPPA “The students at Grey made me feel incredibly welcome and the activities they put on were fun and well organised.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

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College contact Miss Kellie Stephenson

grey.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 5639

www.durham.ac.uk/grey.college

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HATFIELD COLLEGE North Bailey, Durham DH1 3RQ (Map ref 20)

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Day One 12.30pm5.00pm

Arrival Overnight applicants arrive and settle in.

7.15pm

Master’s Address and dinner.

From 12.30pm

Tours of College every 15 minutes.

9.00pm

Games in the College Bar. Tea and Biscuits in B Stairs.

5.30pm

Assemble in groups.

10.30pm

College songs.

6.00pm6.30pm

Meet College Mentor.

10.30pm12.00am

Film and snacks in the TV Room.

TV/Video Games in the JCR Annex. Quiz in the College Bar. Tea + Chats in B-Stairs.

6.45pm7.00pm

Enter Hall for dinner.

11.00pm

Pizza/Subway/Dirties Run.

7.00pm

Speeches.

12.00am

Closedown.

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast (first sitting).

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants Non-residential applicants are welcome to attend all college activities. Booking is required and payment will be required if attending the evening meal.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information

AARON “The college reps at Hatfield did a great job of making me feel at home and helpfully answered all of my questions.”

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As applicants will take part in a ‘formal dinner’ in College, for men, shirt, tie, jacket (or suit) required; for women, smart attire.

College contact

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Dr Anthony Bash

hatfield.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 2610

www.durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college

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JOSEPHINE BUTLER COLLEGE South Road, Durham DH1 3DF (Map ref 55)

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Day One 2.00pm6.00pm

Arrival Applicants arrive at College. Student representatives will be at the train station to greet and direct applicants arriving by train. Train station shuttle bus to the College.

2.00pm

Arrive in College, guided tours and settle in rooms.

4.00pm

Meet the staff and ‘Introduction to Josephine Butler College’ with Adrian Simpson, Principal, Karen Langdon, Vice-Principal and Siri Minsaas, JCR President 2014.

6.00pm

Dinner - provided at Josephine Butler College by our student representatives for those staying overnight in College.

7.00pm

Evening entertainment/activities in College, provided by current students.

Information will be emailed to you prior to your arrival.

Day Two 7.00am

9.00am onwards

Breakfast.

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants Throughout the day there will be College Tours leaving from the College Bar. See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information Rooms should be vacated by 8.30am and keys handed back to the College Reception. A luggage store will be available, please ask at College Reception for details.

LAURIE “Everyone was so welcoming and it gave a great indication as to what student life may be like.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

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College contact Miss Deborah Norman / Julie Barratt

butler.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 7271

www.durham.ac.uk/butler.college

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ST AIDAN’S COLLEGE Windmill Hill, Durham DH1 3LJ (Map ref 2)

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Day One Arrival

1.00pm6.00pm

Applicants arrive at College. Student representatives will be at the train station to greet and direct applicants arriving by train. Train station shuttle bus to the College. Refreshments served on arrival. College tours with current students.

4.30pm onwards

College talk/tours for parents by a College Officer and current students in the Shincliffe Room.

Coffee/tea will be available in the Junior Common Room (JCR).

6.30pm7.30pm

Dinner in the Dining Hall.

From 7.30pm

Evening social events in the JCR.

Day Two 8.00am9.00am

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

Academic department sessions.

9.00am onwards

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

11.00am and 1.30pm

College talk/tours for parents in the Shincliffe Room.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants Day only applicants are welcome to College for a tour of facilities departing at College Reception at 1.30pm or 2.00pm.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information

PASCAL “Aidan’s was a really great place to stay for my open day: everyone was really friendly and the reps made a massive effort to make sure everyone was happy and comfortable.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

Dress code: smart/casual.

College contact

Map Ref

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Ms Emma Wilson

aidans.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 5832

www.durham.ac.uk/st-adians.college

ST CHAD’S COLLEGE 18 North Bailey, Durham City DH1 3RH (Map ref 19)

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Day One Arrival

3.00pm onwards

Chad’s student representatives greet and direct applicants arriving by train from 3pm onwards.

A local hopper bus service runs regularly from the train station to Palace Green (near the Cathedral). The College can be accessed by a short walk from Palace Green.

Arriving by car? The College has no on-site parking, therefore you will need to make arrangements to park in the nearby public pay and display car parks.

4.00pm onwards

Welcome registration and tours of the College will take place during the afternoon.

Tea and coffee served in the Dining Hall.

6.45pm

Assemble for dinner in the Quad.

7.00pm

Formal dinner and introduction to St Chad’s in the Dining Hall.

8.45pm9.30pm

Subject liaison in the Quad.

Continuation of discussions in the College Bar or the Junior Common Room (JCR).

10.30pm12.00am

Film in the JCR.

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

11.15am11.45am

For Parents: Opportunity to meet with the Vice-Principal in the Senior Common Room.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information Dinner is a formal event and applicants are asked to dress accordingly. In the case of men, a suit or jacket and trousers, shirt, collar and tie; for women, dress, skirt or trousers and blouse.

Departure arrangements: Rooms should be vacated by 8.30am on the morning of departure and keys handed back to the College Office before leaving for department sessions. A luggage store will be available; please ask at the College Office for details.

This timetable is subject to change.

ALEXANDER “REALLY REALLY enjoyed it - a fantastic experience of a wonderful University.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

College contact

Map Ref

Ms Susan Mather

susan.mather@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 3357

www.durham.ac.uk/StChads

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ST CUTHBERT’S SOCIETY 12 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3EE (Map ref 16a)

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DURHAM UNIVERSITY POST-OFFER VISIT DAYS

Day One 3.30pm6.00pm

Arrival Student representatives will be on hand to welcome applicants arriving at 12 South Bailey and at the train station.

3.00pm onwards

Tours of the College, including the library and Durham Students’ Union.

Exhibition of College activities including information about charity and scholarly activities and sports and societies.

6.15pm

Talks from the Principal and the JCR President.

6.30pm

Evening meal with staff and student representatives in the Dining Hall.

7.30pm

Question and answer session with student representatives in the Dining Hall.

7.30pm8.30pm

Informal gathering for parents in the Senior Common Room with senior staff and college mentors.

8.30pm onwards

Evening entertainments in College organised by current students.

Day Two 8.00am

9.00am onwards

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 1.30pm5.00pm

Tours of the Bailey and Parsons Field sites.

1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

Talks from the Principal and the JCR President, question and answer sessions.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

CATHERINE “I loved the experience and [it] has confirmed my decision to put Durham as first choice.”

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College contact

Map Ref

16a

Mrs Ann Peart

cuthberts.undergraduateadmissions@dur.ac.uk

0191 334 3387

www.durham.ac.uk/st-cuthberts.society

COLLEGE OF ST HILD AND ST BEDE

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DURHAM UNIVERSITY POST-OFFER VISIT DAYS

Day One Arrival

3.00pm5.30pm

Applicants arrive, meet College Open Day Reps and settle into rooms. Tours of College, chats to current and other prospective students. Further details will be available on arrival.

Durham DH1 1SZ (Map ref 30)

6.00pm

Evening meal in the Dining Hall.

7.00pm

Talk by College Vice-Principal & Senior Tutor and Student President in Caedmon Hall.

7.45pm8.45pm

Small group informal question and answer sessions with College Mentors. Times and venue for these will be displayed on the information board in College Reception.

Group tours of College will take place at scheduled times during the evening. Times will be displayed on the information board in Reception.

8.45pm onwards

Entertainment in College organised by current students.

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

8.30am onwards

Assemble at Reception

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions. Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions.

Please check the time for your departure on the information board in Reception the evening before and be in Reception at least five minutes before the scheduled departure.

11.00am12.00pm

Question and answer session for parents in the Joachim Room. College Tour.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 9.00am onward

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

2.00pm

Talk followed by a tour of College (parents of nonresidential applicants are welcome to attend). Departing at College Reception.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information

JAMES “Reps were very helpful, great atmosphere around the place. Good social events in the evening too.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

Dress code: casual

College contact

Map Ref

Mrs Elaine Franklin

e.c.franklin@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 8545

www.durham.ac.uk/hild-bede

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ST JOHN’S COLLEGE 3 South Bailey DH1 3RJ (Map ref 17)

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Day One 2.00pm onwards

Arrival Applicants are welcome to arrive from 2.00pm onwards.

Arrival Arrangements A student welcome team will be at the train station to meet those whose arrival times we know and will escort applicants to the College Reception.

4.00pm 6.00pm

Welcome by student hosts and College/city tours.

6.00pm7.00pm

Evening meal, Haughton Dining Room.

7.15pm 7.45pm

Introduction to St John’s. Talks by students and senior staff of the College.

The Senior Tutor will be available to see individuals with course queries over the course of the open days.

7.45pm onwards

Hosted by St John’s students. Tours of Durham, coffee in students’ rooms.

Senior Tutor available to meet parents.

Day Two 8.00am 9.00am

Breakfast, Haughton Dining Room.

9.00am onwards

Departmental sessions. See your department pages for exact session times. For all activities there will be a written guide and timetable available at reception.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information There is an informal dress code for the duration of the visit day.

All visitors will be escorted to all events by members of the student welcome team.

PHILIPPA “All the students were very helpful and gave an idea of college life.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

College contact

Map Ref

Dr Mark Ogden

johns.secretary@dur.ac.uk

0191 334 3500

www.durham.ac.uk/st-johns.college

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ST MARY’S COLLEGE Elvet Hill Road, Durham DH1 3LR (Map ref 10)

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Day One 2.00pm onwards

Arrival Welcome by members of the Junior Common Room (JCR).

Talks and tours with present students. Noticeboards in the main corridor of the College will give full details of your programme.

6.00pm

Dinner with current students in the Dining Hall.

7.00pm

Talks by the Principal, Prof Simon Hackett; the Vice-Principal & Senior Student Support Officer, Catherine Paine and the JCR President, Amy Simpkins.

7.30pm

Welcome to the Students: Questions in groups or individually among current students studying subjects as close as possible to your subject area.

7.30pm

Welcome to Parents: Drinks with the Principal, Prof Simon Hackett in the Senior Common Room (SCR).

8.00pm

Evening activities led by students.

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Please note there will be no lunch served in College.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants We offer applicants the experience of living in College by staying with us overnight, but we also welcome nonresidential applicants. Non-residential applicants can visit the college on Tuesday and Wednesday as follows:

1.30pm

MEGAN “I cannot express how excited the student representatives made me feel about choosing Durham as my first option. Their enthusiasm made St Mary’s feel like it has a wonderful atmosphere and the welcome we received was so important. It has made me extremely excited about next year.”

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Tour with members of the Junior Common Room (JCR).

2.00pm

Talk by the Principal or VicePrincipal and a senior student.

Additional Information Dress code: casual

There is a limited fund of money available to help resident UK students to travel to Durham University and/or stay overnight in St Mary’s College in certain circumstances. To assist students in funding a visit to St Mary’s College in cases of financial hardship, a letter from your school will be required ahead of your visit, addressed to Kathleen Vasey, Admissions Secretary.

College contact

Map Ref

Miss Kathleen Vasey

stmarys.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 5914

www.durham.ac.uk/st-marys.college

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TREVELYAN COLLEGE Elvet Hill Road, Durham DH1 3LN (Map ref 9)

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Day One 2.00pm onwards

Arrival College Open Day Reps will be at the Train Station to meet and direct arriving applicants. A shuttle bus will run between 1.00pm and 6.00pm to the Hill Colleges.

Tours of College.

Settle into your room Chat with current students and other applicants in the College Bar where coffee and soft drinks will be available.

5.00pm

Talk by the Senior Tutor & Vice-Principal, the Chaplain and Junior Common Room (JCR) Welfare Officers.

5.30pm

Tours of College with Open Day Rep guides.

6.00pm

Dinner (seated in subject groups).

7.00pm onwards

Introduction to Trevelyan College by the Principal and the JCR President.

8.00pm onwards

Entertainment in College organised by current students.

The Senior Tutor & Vice Principal is available to see applicants during the afternoon and the following morning.

Day Two 8.00am9.00am

9.00am onwards

Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

2.00pm Academic department sessions – assemble on the Cobbles (College Reception area) to be accompanied by current students to departmental sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

Informal Q&A session for parents in the Bar.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 9.00am onwards

ELEANOR “I had a really enjoyable experience, so thank you. I think the idea of having an overnight residential, although a bit daunting at first, is a fantastic idea as you can’t really imagine yourself at university until you stay at your college. And for me, it has played a key part in influencing my decision!”

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Academic department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

12.30pm Tours of the College by current students (Tuesday and Wednesday). and 1.30pm Parents welcome.

2.00pm

Informal Q&A session for parents in the Bar.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

College contact

Additional Information Informal dress code for the duration of the event.

Map Ref

Mrs Anne Allen

admissions.trevelyan@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 7057

www.durham.ac.uk/trevelyan.college

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE University College,The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW (Map ref 23)

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Day One Arrival

2.00pm5.30pm

Applicants arrive and are shown to rooms by current students. Tours of College, led by student guides.

Presentation for parents in the Senate Room by the ViceMaster & Senior Tutor, Eva Schumacher-Reid and our Chaplain, Hannah Cleugh.

Tour of the College.

4.30pm

7.00pm

8.00pm

Formal dinner with current students in the Great Hall.

6.00pm

Introductory talks in the Great Hall. Questions with the ViceMaster & Senior Tutor, Chaplain and student representatives.

Social activities with current students and other applicants in the College Bar. The Vice-Master & Senior Tutor and Chaplain will be available for informal discussions, and will be happy to answer individual questions and discuss options.

Day Two 8.00am

Breakfast in the Great Hall.

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions. See department pages for exact session times and venues.

10.00am

Check-out before 10.00am. Please remember to leave your keys when checking out.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 12.30pm and 2.00pm

1.00pm2.00pm

College Tour with student guides (meet outside the Porters Lodge, the entrance of the Castle).

Talk for prospective students and parents in the Senate Room with the Vice-Master & Senior Tutor, Eva Schumacher-Reid and our College Chaplain, Hannah Cleugh. Sandwiches and tea/coffee provided.

The Vice-Master & Senior Tutor and Chaplain will be happy to answer individual questions and to discuss subject options.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information Dinner is a formal event and applicants are asked to dress accordingly. For males, a suit or jacket and trousers, shirt collar and tie. For females a dress, skirt or trousers and blouse.

SOPHIA “The student reps were brilliant! So nice and really informative.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

College contact

Map Ref

Linda Beighton

univcoll.admission@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 4099

www.durham.ac.uk/university.college

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VAN MILDERT COLLEGE Mill Hill Lane, Durham DH1 3LH (Map ref 4)

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Day One 12.00pm5.00pm

Arrival Reps will be at the railway station to meet and direct applicants.

5.30pm6.30pm

Dinner in the Ann Dobson Hall.

8.30pm

Entertainment in the Bar and Junior Common Room (Karaoke, followed by disco in the JCR).

Chilled event (tea and toast) in the Patterson Room.

Film in the Ustinov Room.

Day Two 7.30am8.45am

Check-out and luggage drop in the Turner Room.

8.45am

Applicants accompanied by students to department sessions.

8.00am

Breakfast in the Ann Dobson Hall.

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Non-residential/Day only Applicants 5.30pm6.30pm

Dinner, Ann Dobson Hall (non-residential applicants must book and pay online in order to attend).

8.30pm

Entertainment in the Bar and Junior Common Room (Karaoke, followed by disco in the JCR).

Chilled event (tea and toast) in the Patterson Room.

Film showing in the Ustinov Room.

9.00am onwards

Academic department sessions.

See department pages for exact session times and venues.

See pages 5-8 for opportunities to drop in to view sports, students’ union, library and student support professional services offered at Durham.

Additional Information Dress code: casual for the duration of the event

MICHAEL “[Students] definitely inspired me to want to end up in Durham, specifically at Van Mildert.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

College contact

Map Ref

4

Dr Victoria Brown

v.h.brown@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 7144

www.durham.ac.uk/van-mildert.college

ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology Department, Durham University, Dawson Building South Road, Durham DH1 3LE

www.durham.ac.uk/anthropology

Session Outline Applicants should book either Session 1 or Session 2 and book either Seminar a or Seminar b Location: E101, School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 14a)

1 Anthropology BA, L602

9.30am-10.30am

Anthropology BSc, L601 Anthropology with Foundation BSc, L603 Health and Human Sciences BSc, B991

Welcome and Introduction to Anthropology at Durham (E101, School of Engineering and Computing Sciences) Lecture

1a 10.45am-11.15am

Medical Anthropology MAnth, L605 Social Anthropology MAnth, L606

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Question and answer session, refreshments, tour of teaching collections (Room D104, Dawson Building) Seminar

1b 11.30am-12.10pm

Biological Anthropology MAnth, L607

Question and answer session, refreshments, tour of teaching collections (Room D104, Dawson Building) Seminar

Anthropology and Archaeology BA, LF64 Anthropology and Sociology BA, LL36

2 1.30pm-2.30pm

Welcome and Introduction to Anthropology at Durham Lecture

2a 2.45pm-3.15pm

Question and answer session, refreshments, tour of teaching collections (Room D104, Dawson Building) Seminar

2b 3.20pm-4.00pm

Question and answer session, refreshments, tour of teaching collections (Room D104, Dawson Building) Seminar

Departmental contacts

ROSELYN “[It] was a great experience as it allowed me to speak to current students and see how they’re enjoying it!”

Prof Rob Barton

Miss Rosie Legg

0191 334 1603

0191 334 1594

r.a.barton@durham.ac.uk

rosie.legg@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

ARCHAEOLOGY Department of Archaeology South Road, Durham DH1 3LE

www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology

Session Outline 9.30am - 10.30am

Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations BA, VQ48

10.50am - 11.50am

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Morning sessions are repeated in the afternoon as follows: Welcome to the Department and Introductory Lecture by Admissions Selector(s).

BSc Archaeology with Foundation, F403 BA Archaeology with Foundation, V400

Interactive Tours – Archaeological Activity Taster Sessions.

Location: Dawson Building, Archaeology Department, Laboratory D133, Room D217 and the Fenwick Human Osteology Laboratory D204. (Map ref 41)

Ancient History and Archaeology BA, VF41 Archaeology and Earth Sciences BSc, CFG0

Welcome to the Department and Introductory Lecture by Admissions Selector(s).

Location: Dawson Building, Department of Archaeology, Birley Room D210. (Map ref 41)

Archaeology BSc, F402 Archaeology BA, F400

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Location: Dawson Building, Department of Archaeology, Birley Room D210. (Map ref 41)

2.50pm - 3.50pm

Interactive Tours – Archaeological Activity Taster Sessions.

Location: Dawson Building, Archaeology Department, Laboratory D133, Room D217 and the Fenwick Human Osteology Laboratory D204.

(Map ref 41)

Additional Information The Department’s Common Room (Dawson Building, Department of Archaeology, Common Room D205) will be open with refreshment provided from 2.30pm - 2.50pm when the Interactive Tour begins, and again from 3.50pm - 4.30pm. Applicants and parents are welcome to use this facility with the opportunity to speak with staff and current students about Archaeology at Durham.

Departmental contact

Dr Benjamin Roberts

RICKY

benjamin.roberts@durham.ac.uk

0191 33 41568

“It was fantastic!

Thank you so much.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Upper Mountjoy, South Road Durham, DH1 3LE

www.durham.ac.uk/biosciences/ undergraduate

Session Outline There are two sessions on each of the Visit Days. Both morning (A) and afternoon (B) sessions are suitable for single honours applicants, but the afternoon session will also provide additional information for Natural Sciences applicants. We encourage Natural Sciences students in particular to attend Session B. All sessions will take place in the department.

Morning Session

A

9.15am

BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation, C104 BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation, B902

9.30am

BSc Natural Sciences, CFG0

Meet with students and staff.

Talk on Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Durham University.

Location: L50. (Map ref 11)

10.15am-12.15pm

BSc Biomedical Sciences (Placement Year) with Foundation, B901 MBiol Biosciences, C107

Welcome Location: Atrium, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Building. (Map ref 11)

BSc Biological Sciences, C100 BSc Biomedical Sciences, B940

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B

Demonstration events. Sessions led by staff in department laboratories will allow attendees to participate in series of practical activities showcasing the range of teaching across the degree routes.

Afternoon Session Meet with students and staff.

1.00pm

Location: Atrium, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Building. (Map ref 11)

1.15pm

Talk on Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Durham University.

Location: L50. (Map ref 11)

2.00pm-4.00pm

Demonstration events. Sessions led by staff in department laboratories will allow attendees to participate in series of practical activities showcasing the range of teaching across the degree routes.

Additional Information If you need to catch onward transport at earlier times, then there will be several opportunities to leave before the end of the demonstration events. For information, if you have attended the Pre-application Open Days in either June or September, although you are very welcome to attend the talks and demonstration events, you may have seen some of these already. As an alternative, a departmental admissions tutor will be available in the Reception area (Biological and Biomedical Sciences building) during these times for you to consult about any questions you may have.

Departmental contact

HOLLY “Loved the experience…”

Dr Nicholas Hole

bio.admissions@dur.ac.uk

0191 334 1200

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

CHEMISTRY

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Session Outline Department of Chemistry, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE www.durham.ac.uk/chemistry/ undergraduate

For Chemistry students: 9.30am

Registration.

Location: CG85. (Map ref 15)

9.45am-10.30am

Location: CG85. (Map ref 15)

BSc Chemistry, F100 BSc Chemistry with Foundation, F103

10.30am-12.30pm

MChem Chemistry, F105

Individual talk with a member of teaching staff (15 minutes), a tour of the department (60 minutes) and a chance to talk to other applicants and admissions staff over refreshments.

Location: CG141. (Map ref 15)

BSc Natural Sciences, CFG0 MSci Natural Sciences, FGC0

Admissions talk from Admissions Tutor.

12.30pm -1.00pm

Demonstration lecture.

Location: CG85. (Map ref 15)

For Natural Sciences students: Natural Sciences students will be collected from the talk given by the Director of Natural Sciences and directed to Chemistry.

10.30am-11.00am

Tour of the department.

Location: foyer area outside CG60. (Map ref 15)

11.00am-11.30am

A talk on Chemistry modules for Natural Sciences students.

Location: CG85. (Map ref 15)

Departmental contacts

HOLLY

Dr Andrew Hughes

Mrs Carole Hubery

“I loved the experience and has confirmed my decision to put Durham as first choice.�

0191 334 2011

0191 334 2118

chemistry.admissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY 38 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3EU

Session Outline 10.00am

11.00am

Classics BA, Q801

Short lectures on different aspects of Classics and Ancient History.

Location: Elvet Riverside Building 1, room 152.

(Map ref 25)

Classics with Foundation BA, Q805 12.00pm

Refreshments and informal conversation with members of staff.

Location: Classics Department, 38 North Bailey.

(Map ref 46)

Classical Past with Foundation BA, Q804 Ancient History BA, V110

Welcome and general introduction to Classics and Ancient History at Durham University; opportunity for questions.

Location: Elvet Riverside Building 1, room 152.

(Map ref 25)

www.durham.ac.uk/classics

Classical Past BA, Q803

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2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ancient History with Foundation BA, V111 Ancient History and Archaeology BA, VF14

Dr Thomas, Admissions Director, will be available in his office, within the Classics Department, to answer individual queries and meet any applicants who may have had to miss the opening session (for example, Joint or Combined Honours applicants).

Ancient, Medieval and Modern History BA, V101

ROSHAN “I was extremely impressed with the college activities and the academic talks. Both definitely helped me to make the decision [to] firm Durham.�

Departmental contact

Dr Edmund Thomas

e.v.thomas@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 1676

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

COMBINED HONOURS IN ARTS AND COMBINED HONOURS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Elvet Riverside II, New Elvet, Durham DH1 3JT

www.durham.ac.uk/combined.honours

BA Combined Honours in Arts, QRV0 BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences, LMV0 BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences with Foundation, LV00

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Session Outline

9.00am - 9.45am Repeated at 2.00pm - 2.45pm Applicants should also book to attend academic sessions relevant to their offer. If session times clash, applicants are advised to make arrangement to speak with academic staff to ensure any queries or questions are answered. Please see individual department pages for details of all planned sessions, opportunities to speak with staff, and for all contact details.

The Director or Deputy Director of Combined Honours will give a short presentation on Combined Honours in Arts and Combined Honours in Social Sciences.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the programmes. This will last approximately 45 minutes, giving applicants time to attend presentations in one or more of the subjects they hope to study.

Location: 143, Elvet Riverside. (Map ref 25)

GEMMA

ADAM

“The flexibility of the Combined degree makes it liberating in that you only study what interests you, developing a range of skills and taking responsibility for your own decisions, which employers really value.”

“It is brilliant because you are in complete control of your degree: you choose which modules you do from such a range of subjects, and if you don’t like a subject (or even two) you can drop it and start another next year.”

Departmental contacts

TOM “They convinced me that Durham is the right place for me.”

Dr Colin Crowder

Miss Jennifer Cooper

0191 334 1016

0191 334 1016

combined.honours@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

COMPUTER SCIENCE School of Engineering and Computing Sciences Lower Mountjoy, Durham DH1 3LE

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Session Outline

9.30am

Welcome and talk on the structure and content of the programmes offered in Computer Science.

Location: E102, Christopherson Building.

(Map ref 14a)

www.durham.ac.uk/ecs

10.00am

Theoretical Computer Science sample lecture.

Location: E102, Christopherson Building.

(Map ref 14a)

MEng Computer Science, G406 BSc Computer Science, G400

10.30am

Refreshments and informal Q&A session with staff and students.

Location: School Atrium, Higginson Building.

(Map ref 14b)

BSc Computer Science with Foundation, G402 10.50am

12.15pm

Programming activity – hands on session Location: E216, Christopherson Building.

(Map ref 14a)

Student demonstrations e.g. final year projects.

Departmental contacts

STACEY

Dr Sarah Drummond

Mrs Jean Coverdale

“I really enjoyed the open day it was very informative and everyone was very friendly and approachable.”

0191 334 1713

0191 334 1700

ecs-admissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

CRIMINOLOGY 32 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN

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Session Outline Location: ER142, Elvet Riverside 1. (Map ref 25)

www.durham.ac.uk/sass

BA Criminology, L370 BA Criminology with Foundation, L372

10.00am-10.10am

Welcome.

10.10am-10.30am

Presentation on Criminology at Durham.

10.30am-10.45am

Mini-Lecture: Discovering Criminology

10.45am-11.30am

Informal question and answer session with students and staff.

EMILY MAISEY “Studying Criminology at Durham has been a wonderful opportunity. The standard of teaching was excellent, and the lecturers were very supportive and approachable.

The course itself was engaging and diverse, providing the opportunity to learn about many different areas of criminology and to pursue the subjects I found most interesting.

During the course I became particularly interested in learning about gender and crime, an interest I was also able to explore through the third year dissertation.”

GRADUATED 2011

Departmental contacts

THOMAS “Everyone was very helpful and honest about their Durham University experiences!”

Dr Mark Cresswell

Miss Julie Dent

0191 334 6829

0191 334 6827

mark.cresswell@durham.ac.uk

julie.dent@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

EARTH SCIENCES Department of Earth Sciences Durham University, Mountjoy Site South Road, Durham DH1 3LE

Session Outline

10.30am OR 1.30pm

Introduction to studying Earth Sciences at Durham University. A presentation from the Admission Tutor about the courses, modules and department.

Location: ES228. (Map ref 43)

10.50am OR 1.50pm

Tour of the Earth Sciences department. A student-led tour. Current undergraduates will discuss a typical week at Durham. Postgraduate researchers will give an overview of key research activities/facilities. Questions are encouraged.

11.20am OR 2.20pm

Meet staff and students, Q&A and demonstrations. Department staff and researchers will demonstrate equipment and research over refreshments. An opportunity for further discussion and questions.

Location: ES229. (Map ref 43)

www.durham.ac.uk/earth.sciences

MSci Earth Sciences, F644 BSc Geology, F600 BSc Environmental Geoscience, F630 BSc Geophysics with Geology, F662

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BSc Geoscience, F643 BSc Geology with Foundation, F602 BSc Natural Sciences, CFG0 MSci Natural Sciences, FGC0

Departmental contacts

HANNAH “I had a really lovely day. All my questions and worries were answered...”

Dr Chris Greenwell

Mrs Laura Haswell

0191 334 2324

0191 334 2198

chris.greenwell@durham.ac.uk

laura.haswell@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

ECONOMICS AND PPE

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Session Outline

Durham University Business School Mill Hill Lane, Durham DH1 3LB

9.30am

Introductory talk by Dr Matteo Iannizzotto: Economics and PPE programmes at Durham University.

Location: 403, Durham University Business School. (Map ref 1)

10.30am

Refreshments.

Location: Fusion Restaurant, Business School.

(Map ref 1)

10.50am

Small group question and answer sessions with staff and student ambassadors.

Location: seminar rooms in the Business School.

(Map ref 1)

11.45am

Economics for PPE, Combined Honours and Natural Sciences students (for anyone unable to attend the 9.30am session above).

12.00pm

Dr Martin Robson will be available to answer any further questions.

Location: 214 (Tuesday 17 March) and 238 (Wednesday 18 March), Durham University Business School. (Map ref 1)

www.durham.ac.uk/business

BA Economics, L100 BA Economics with Study Abroad, L109 BA Economics with Business Placement, L106 BA Economics with Foundation, L101 BA Economics with Management, L103 BA Economics with Management with Study Abroad, L105 BA Economics with Management with Business Placement, L104 BA Economics with French, L1R1 BA Economics and Politics, LL12 BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), VL52 BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) with Study Abroad, VLLA

Departmental contact

ALEXANDER “The students and staff were really friendly and the atmosphere was very positive.�

Mrs Kathryn Cowton

economics.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 6340

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

EDUCATION STUDIES

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Session Outline Location: ED134, School of Education, Leazes Road, (Map ref 29)

School of Education, Leazes Road Durham DH1 1TA

www.durham.ac.uk/education

BA Education Studies – English Studies, X1Q3 BA Education Studies – Geography, X1F8 BA Education Studies – History, X1V1 BA Education Studies – Music, X1W3

10.00am

Introduction and welcome.

10.15am

BA Education Studies.

10.30am

Studying in the School of Education.

11.00am

Mini lecture.

11.30am

Refreshments and opportunity to meet current students.

11.45am -12.00pm

Plenary.

BA Education Studies – Philosophy, XV35 BA Education Studies – Psychology, X1C8 BA Education Studies – Sociology, XL33 BA Education Studies – Theology, XV36

Departmental contacts

INDIA “I had a very enjoyable time!”

Mrs Steph Tunstall

Dr Martin Richardson

0191 334 8341

0191 334 8392

steph.tunstall@durham.ac.uk

m.h.richardson@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

ENGINEERING School of Engineering and Computing Sciences Christopherson Building, Durham University Lower Mountjoy, South Road Durham DH1 3LE

www.durham.ac.uk/ecs/undergraduate

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Session Outline

9.45am

Talk by the Admissions Tutor Location: E005, Christopherson Building.

(Map ref 14a)

10.30am

Laboratory Tours, Q&A, refreshments.

Location: Departing from E005. (Map ref 14a)

12.00pm-1.00pm

Guest lecture.

Location: E005. (Map ref 14a)

MEng General Engineering, H100 BEng General Engineering, H103 BEng Engineering with Foundation, H104

ZOE BURTON “As the first two years of the Durham Engineering degree are common for all students before going on to specialise in the final years; each student gains a fundamental knowledge across a range of disciplines, making a Durham graduate a well rounded engineer...Weekly laboratory sessions boosted my confidence working with practical equipment throughout the first three years of the degree and allowed me to apply the theoretical knowledge I had learnt.”

GRADUATED 2010 (BEng GENERAL ENGINEERING)

Departmental contact

ELLEN “Really enjoyed the departmental tour.”

Ms Jean Coverdale

ecs.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 1751

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

ENGLISH STUDIES

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Session Outline

Hallgarth House, 77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

www.durham.ac.uk/english.studies

9.00am

Registration.

Location: 201, Elvet Riverside 2. (Map ref 25)

9.30am

Welcome talk from Head of Department.

Location: 201, Elvet Riverside 2. (Map ref 25)

9.50am

Mini lectures from department staff.

Location: 201, Elvet Riverside 2. (Map ref 25)

11.00am

Refreshments/meet and greet.

Location: Riverside Cafe, Durham Students Union. (Map ref 26)

11.45am

Mini tutorials with department staff.

Location: Hallgarth House staff offices.

Foundation Programme (Durham City) (Map ref 33)

BA English Literature, Q300 BA English with Foundation, Q301 BA English Literature and History, QV21 BA English Literature and Philosophy, QV35

Combined Honours /joint honours applicants and applicants holding offers from other departments are welcome to partake in as much of the above as they are able.

Departmental contacts

ELLEN “I absolutely loved it, and am now thinking I will put Durham as my firm choice. The drama facilities are fantastic!�

Dr Richard Sugg

Mrs Deborah Hobbs

0191 334 6581

0191 334 2581

richard.sugg@durham.ac.uk

d.j.hobbs@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

FOUNDATION CENTRE (DURHAM CITY)

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Session Outline 2.00pm-4.00pm

Foundation Centre, Durham University Pelaw House, Leazes Road Durham DH1 1TA www.durham.ac.uk/foundation.centre

Drop-in Session. Information advice and guidance. Meet with members of staff and current students. Please attend the morning sessions delivered by the academic department of your chosen degree subject, and then visit the Foundation Centre in the afternoon to find out about the Foundation Centre programmes and how we can help you.

Location: Room 206 Pelaw House, Leazes Road DH1 1TA. (Map ref 54)

BA Anthropology with Foundation, L608 BSc Anthropology with Foundation, L603 BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation, L691 BA Archaeology with Foundation, V400 BSc Archaeology with Foundation, F403 BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation, C104 BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation, B902 BSc Biomedical Sciences (Placement Year) with Foundation, B901 BSc Chemistry with Foundation, F103 BA Classics with Foundation, Q805 BA Classical Past with Foundation, Q804

MIRANDA “The Open Day was really helpful, informative and fun… Thank you!”

BA Ancient History with Foundation, V111 BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences with Foundation, LV00 BSc Computer Science with Foundation, G402

BA History with Foundation, V102 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Foundation, M102 BSc Mathematics with Foundation, G107

BA Criminology with Foundation, L372

BA Modern Languages and Cultures with Foundation, R001

BSc Geology with Foundation, F602

BA Music with Foundation, W301

BA Economics with Foundation, L101

BA Philosophy with Foundation, V501

BEng Engineering with Foundation, H104

BSc Physics with Foundation, F302

BA English with Foundation, Q301 BSc Geography with Foundation, F801 BA Geography with Foundation, L700 BA Politics with Foundation, L201

BA Sociology with Foundation, L301 BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation, C604 BA Theology with Foundation, V612

Departmental contact Mr Geoff Wren

geoff.wren@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 8279 POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

GEOGRAPHY Department of Geography

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Session Outline

Durham University, Lower Mountjoy South Road, Durham DH1 3LE

Location: Appleby Lecture Theatre, W103, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

www.durham.ac.uk/geography

BSc Geography, F800 BSc Geography with Foundation, F801 BA Geography, L702 BA Geography with Foundation, L700 MSci Geography, F802 MArts Geography, L703

10.45am

Introduction from Head of Department.

10.55am

Geography degree programme structure.

11.15am

Question and answer session.

11.25am

Demonstration of learning technologies.

11.35am

Break.

11.45am

Mini taster session (brief lecture from member of staff).

12.05pm

Student perspective.

12.25pm

Tour of the department.

12.45pm

Refreshments – staff will remain around for applicants. This is an important opportunity for applicants and parents to talk to a wide range of staff across the Department, stretching well beyond the Admissions staff.

For Combined Honours and Natural Sciences applicants: Location: Appleby Lecture Theatre, W103, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

2.15pm

Geography degree programme structure.

2.45pm

Question and answer session.

2.55pm

Demonstration of learning technologies.

3.05pm

Tour of the department.

Departmental contacts

ELLEN “Very well organised and we enjoyed ourselves a lot.”

Dr Gordon MacLeod

Mrs Sharon Gibson

0191 334 1915

0191 334 1883

gordon.macleod@durham.ac.uk

s.a.gibson@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (POLITICS)

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Session Outline Location: 102, Al-Qasimi Building. (Map ref 5)

The Al-Qasimi Building Elvet Hill Road, Durham DH1 3TU www.durham.ac.uk/sgia

BA Politics, L200

10.00am-10.30am

Tea/coffee on arrival.

10.30am-10.40am

Introduction and welcome with the Head and Deputy Head of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).

10.40am-11.00am

Presentation from Head or Deputy Head of SGIA.

11.00am-11.15am

Q&A session.

11.15am-12.00pm

Mini lecture from a member of SGIA staff.

BA Politics (Year Abroad), L202 BA Politics with Foundation, L201 BA International Relations, L250 BA Economics and Politics, LL12 BA Philosophy and Politics, LV25 BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), VL52 BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) with Study Abroad, VLLA

12.00pm-12.30pm

Meet SGIA academic staff. Numerous academics will be on hand to talk about their research and modules. Admissions tutors will be available to answer questions alongside administrative staff.

Departmental contacts

CEIRE “It was overall a very positive and helpful experience that has helped me confirm my decision to come to Durham.”

Mrs Nichola Hall

Dr Christopher Davidson

0191 334 5689

0191 334 5676

nichola.hall@durham.ac.uk

christopher.davidson@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

HISTORY 43 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3EX

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Session Outline

www.durham.ac.uk/history

BA History, V100

10.00am-10.30am

Introduction and welcome with Head of Department.

Location: W309, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

10.30am-11.00am

Short lecture: Medieval/Early Modern History.

Location: W309, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

11.00am-11.30am

Short lecture: Late Modern History.

Location: W309, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

11.30am

Short talk by the President of the History Society.

Location: W309, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

11.45am

Information Q&A session.

Location: W309, Geography Building. (Map ref 40)

1.30pm-2.30pm

Professor Stephen Taylor and Dr Natalie Mears will be available in the ground floor offices at 43 North Bailey. (Map ref 46)

BA History with Foundation, V102 BA Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, V101

Departmental contacts

THOMAS “It was amazing fun, gave a great idea of what it will be like in October.”

Miss Michaela Groundwater

Dr Natalie Mears

0191 334 1040

0191 334 1049

admissions.history@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

LAW

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Session Outline Durham Law School, The Palatine Centre Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LE www.durham.ac.uk/law

10.00am-12.00pm

Guided mini-tours of the Law School and Law Library led by Student Ambassadors.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), M101

1.30pm-2.00pm

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Study Abroad Certificate of Legal Studies

Arrival and registration.

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

2.00pm-2.15pm

Welcome: Head of School (Professor Roger Masterman).

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

2.15pm-2.45pm

The Durham LLB: Director of UG Studies (Professor Thom Brooks).

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

2.45pm-3.30pm

Q&A with admissions team and students (led by Dr Gleider Hernández).

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

3.30pm-4.00pm

Sample Law lecture.

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

4.00pm-5.00pm

Refreshments and informal discussion with staff and students.

Location: Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Palatine Centre, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 60)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Foundation, M102

Departmental contacts

GRACE “Lovely talking to students who were so passionate about Law. Made me want to come to Durham now and start learning!”

Dr Gleider Hernández

Mrs Lauren Robinson

0191 334 3703

0191 334 2856

g.i.hernandez@durham.ac.uk

law.ugadmissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Department of Mathematical Sciences Durham University, South Road Durham DH1 3LE

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Session 1 is for Honours Mathematics applicants (course codes G100, G101, G103 and G104) and Session 2 is for Natural Sciences and Combined Honours applicants. Applicants in Session 1 will be split into two groups after the introductory talk.

1 9.30am

www.durham.ac.uk/mathematical. sciences/undergraduate/opendays

BSc Mathematics, G100

Candidates report to lecture theatre.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

9.30am-10.15am

Introduction to the department and the Mathematics course at Durham University.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

List A

St Aidan’s College St Cuthbert’s Society Trevelyan College

(students allocated to the colleges listed opposite)

St Mary’s College Collingwood College Van Mildert College

BSc Mathematics with Foundation, G107

10.30am-11.15am

BSc Mathematics (European Studies), G104

Coffee and fruit juice will be available in the Chemistry Café. Candidates will have an individual appointment with a member of academic staff.

11.25am-12.10pm

Lecture by member of staff.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

12.10pm-12.40pm

Erasmus information.

Location: CM332, Computing and Maths Building.

(Map ref 15)

List B

College of St Hild & St Bede St John’s College Grey College

MMath Mathematics, G103 MMath Mathematics (European Studies), G101

(students allocated to the colleges listed opposite)

10.30am-11.15am

Lecture by member of staff.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

11.25am-12.10pm

Coffee and fruit juice will be available in the Chemistry Café. Candidates will have an individual appointment with a member of academic staff.

12.10-12.40pm

Erasmus information.

Location: CM332, Computing and Maths Building.

(Map ref 15)

2 10.20am

BEN “The lecture was enjoyable and gave a good impression of your lecturers.”

Hatfield College University College Josephine Butler College St Chad’s College

Natural Sciences applicants will be met at the end of the introductory talk given by the Director of Natural Sciences and escorted to the Maths department.

10.30am-11.15am

Lecture by member of staff.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

11.25am-12.10pm

Lecture by member of staff.

Location: CG93, Chemistry Building. (Map ref 15)

12.10pm-12.45pm OR 2.15pm-3.30pm

Introduction to the department and the Mathematics component of Natural Sciences/Combined Honours.

Location: CM101, Computing and Maths Building.

(Map ref 15)

Departmental contacts Professor Steven Abel

Miss Gemma Dart

0191 334 3086 0191 334 3534

0191 334 3103

s.a.abel@durham.ac.uk

maths.ugadmissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES School of Modern Languages & Cultures Elvet Riverside I, New Elvet Durham DH1 3JT www.durham.ac.uk/mlac

BA Modern Languages and Cultures (with Year Abroad), R002 BA Modern Languages and Cultures with Foundation, R001 BA Modern European Languages and History, RV91 BA Chinese Studies (with Year Abroad), 8B33 BA Japanese Studies (with Year Abroad), 8B33

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Session Outline

9.45am

Registration.

Location: 149, Elvet Riverside I. (Map ref 25)

10.00am

Introductory address.

Location: 140, Elvet Riverside I. (Map ref 25)

10.30am-11.00am AND 11.15am-11.45am Choose two sessions from the following: Arabic: Beginning Arabic.

Location: 148, Elvet Riverside I.

Hispanic Studies: Hispanic Perspectives.

Location: 147, Elvet Riverside I.

Chinese/Japanese: Learning an East Asian Language.

Location: 154, Elvet Riverside I.

Italian: Italian Language and Culture.

Location: 144, Elvet Riverside I.

French: French: Texts and Contexts.

Location: 145, Elvet Riverside I.

Russian: Russian Language and Culture.

Location: 146, Elvet Riverside I.

German: German Language and Culture.

Location: 143, Elvet Riverside I.

12.00pm-12.30pm OR 12.30pm-1.00pm Tours of the School’s facilities including language labs, teaching rooms and lecture theatres. Please meet in the registration room (149). The tours will be conducted by members of our departments and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

There will also be a demonstration of the University’s virtual learning environment, Durham University On-Line (duo).

Before or after your tour, members of staff from all of our departments will be available if you have any further questions, and students wishing to speak to them during this time should obtain details from the registration room.

If you have any queries we can help with, our Helpdesk will be available in the registration room, which will be open and supervised throughout the morning. You may leave belongings there if you wish (please ensure any left luggage/belongings are collected by 1.00pm). If you need to leave early (e.g. for a return journey or appointments with other departments) our staff will be happy to advise if you have any questions before you leave.

Combined Honours candidates are welcome to attend any of our sessions and tours.

AOIFE “I had a really great postapplication visit day! ...I spoke to some really great staff, particularly in MFL. It has definitely helped me make up my mind about my college and the course!”

Departmental contacts Ms Denise Freeman

Mrs Karen Shepherd

0191 334 3449

0191 334 3441

d.a.c.freeman@durham.ac.uk

karen.shepherd@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

MUSIC Department of Music Durham University, Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL

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Session Outline

www.durham.ac.uk/music

9.30am-10.30am

Presentation Session.

Location: Concert Hall, Music Department, Palace Green. (Map ref 22)

BA Music, W300

The session comprises: an outline of what the undergraduate music degree involves by the Head of Department (clarifying degree structure, options, and modes of assessment); a summary of facilities and careers opportunities by the department admissions officer; presentations by selected staff members, detailing the topics and skills that are explored in the various modules and shedding light on approaches to the study of musicology, ethnomusicology, analysis, harmony and counterpoint, composition, and performance; and accounts by current students of all the amazing music-making and music-researching opportunities on offer in Durham.

BA Music with Foundation, W301 BA Music as part of a Combined Honours in Arts degree, QRV0

This is followed by tours of the department: current students will lead 20 minute tours, showing visitors around the department’s various spaces and detailing equipment and facilities. Meanwhile, refreshments will be provided in the department’s common room, offering ample opportunities to chat informally with current staff and students.

Departmental contacts

SIRUI “Was great, really enjoyed it!”

Dr Simon Mills

Ms Joyce Dent

0191 334 3152

0191 334 3140

s.r.s.mills@durham.ac.uk

music.ugadmissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

NATURAL SCIENCES

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Session Outline

Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science, Level 3 Chemistry Building Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE

9.10am-10.20am www.durham.ac.uk/natural.sciences

Natural Sciences BSc, CFG0 Natural Sciences MSci, FGC0

Introduction and welcome with the Director of Natural Sciences. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the programme. After the talk, applicants will have the opportunity to attend presentations in one or more of the subjects they hope to study. The Director will be available all day in CG309, top floor of Chemistry (map ref 15) to answer individual queries.

Location: D110, Dawson Building, Lower Mountjoy. (Map ref 41)

Departmental contact Dr James Blowey

natural.sciences-director@durham.ac.uk

HELEN 0191 334 1014

“Had a great time, thank you very much!”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PHILOSOPHY Department of Philosophy Durham University, 50 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HN

www.durham.ac.uk/philosophy

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Session Outline Prospective students, including those for Joint/Combined Honours, Natural Sciences and PPE, are invited to attend as much or as little of the programme as they wish. You will have the opportunity to discuss the Philosophy courses and life at Durham with current undergraduate students.

Location: Elvet Riverside Building 1, room ER 153. (Map ref 25)

BA Philosophy, V500

10.00am-10.30am

Welcome talk and question and answer session with Dr Matthew Tugby, Admissions Tutor.

10.30am-12.30pm

Series of mini tutorials and mini lectures on a range of philosophical issues.

BA Philosophy with Foundation, V501 BA Philosophy and Theology, VV56 BA Philosophy and Politics, LV25 BA Philosophy and Psychology, CV85 BSc Mathematics and Philosophy, CFG0 BSc Philosophy and Physics, CFG0 BA English Literature and Philosophy, QV35

LORRAINE “Discussions with lecturers and current students and the overall passion and interest by staff in supporting students was very influential in ensuring that I put Durham as my firm choice.�

Departmental contacts Dr Matthew Tugby

Dr Peter Vickers

0191 334 6576

0191 334 6542

matthew.tugby@dur.ac.uk

peter.vickers@dur.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PHYSICS Department of Physics Durham University, South Road Durham DH1 3LE

www.durham.ac.uk/Physics/ Undergraduate

BSc Physics, F300

Session Outline

9.30am-10.00am

Welcome and introductory talk by the Head of Department.

Location: Ph8, Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

10.00am-12.00pm

Demonstrations, talks and opportunities to talk to academic members of staff.

Location: Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

12.00pm-1.00pm

Guest Lecture.

Location: Ph8, Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

1.00pm

Light Lunch.

Location: Ph221, Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

2.15pm-3.45pm

Further opportunities to visit demonstrations and talk to staff (optional).

Location: Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

BSc Physics with Foundation, F302 MPhys Physics, F301 MPhys Theoretical Physics, F344 MPhys Physics and Astronomy, FF3N

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For Natural Scientists:

2.15pm-2.45pm

Talk about Physics options for Natural Sciences students.

Location: Ph30, Rochester Building. (Map ref 12)

Departmental contact

NATALIE “I loved it! So much better than I expected! So glad I made it my firm! ...Thank you for such a good day!”

Miss Natalie Kennedy

physics.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 3726

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Department Upper Mountjoy, Durham DH1 3LE

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Session Outline

www.durham.ac.uk/psychology

10.45am-11.30am

An introduction to the Durham Psychology course including a Q&A session.

Location: L50, Psychology Department.

(Map ref 44)

11.30am-12.15pm

Practical demonstrations. An opportunity to have some hands-on experience of psychological phenomena. Tea/coffee/juice also available.

Location: L68, Psychology Department.

(Map ref 44)

12.15pm-12.45pm

Sample first year lecture.

Location: L50, Psychology Department.

(Map ref 44)

BSc Psychology C800

ALICE “All of the staff and current students at Durham University were very helpful and hospitable, my parents and I had a brilliant experience and enjoyed it very much.”

Departmental contacts Mr Peter Fawcett

Dr Colin Lever

0191 334 3264

0191 334 3260

peter.fawcett@durham.ac.uk

colin.lever@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

SOCIOLOGY 32 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN

www.durham.ac.uk/sass

BA Sociology, L300 BA Sociology with Foundation, L301 BA Anthropology and Sociology, LL36

AMY “I was very impressed with the structure of the day with the accompaniment of the department staff and students.”

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Session Outline Location: ER141, Elvet Riverside 1. (Map ref 25)

10.00am-10.10am

Welcome.

10.10am-10.30am

Presentation on Sociology at Durham.

10.30am-10.45am

Mini-Lecture: Discovering Society

10.45am-11.30am

Informal question and answer session with students and staff.

Departmental contacts Dr Mark Cresswell

Miss Julie Dent

0191 334 6829

0191 33 46827

mark.cresswell@durham.ac.uk

julie.dent@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

SPORT, EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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Session Outline Location: ED101, School of Education. (Map ref 29)

42 Old Elvet, Durham City DH1 3HN

www.durham.ac.uk/sass/sporthome

BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity, C603 BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Foundation, C604

11.00am

Welcome and introduction to the BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity degree.

11.05am

Overview of the BA Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Degree.

11.20am

A series of modular pathway presentations.

12.10pm

What next in the UCAS process?

12.20pm

Beyond your degree: career opportunities.

12.30pm

Question and answer session.

12.40pm-1.00pm

Opportunity to visit the Human Performance Laboratory and to meet our students.

Departmental contacts

LAUREN “…a diverse course that allows students to indulge themselves in their interests and research that they are passionate about”

Dr Martin Roderick

Mrs Gillian Skellett

0191 334 6990

0191 334 6985

m.j.roderick@durham.ac.uk

gillian.skellett@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

THEOLOGY AND RELIGION

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Session Outline Location: Palace Green, Rooms 20 and 21, DH1 3RS. (Map ref 59)

Department of Theology and Religion Abbey House, Palace Green Durham DH1 3RS

www.durham.ac.uk/theology.religion

BA Theology, V610 BA Theology with Foundation, V612 BA Philosophy and Theology, VV56 BA Theology and Religion (with Year Abroad), V615

10.30am - 11.30am

11.30am - 1.00pm

1.00pm - 1.30pm

Welcome and presentation of the department by the Admissions Team. Student Presentations.

Q&A session.

Group discussions led by students from Theology and Religion. Group discussions led by members of staff.

Visit to Durham Cathedral Library.

Additional Information Those wishing to attend the Philosophy Department should go to the Philosophy Department’s initial session and then come to Theology and Religion on Palace Green.

Candidates for Combined Honours, Joint Honours and subsidiary departments are also welcome to meet Dr Kratsu Banev, Theology Lecturer at the department between 2.00pm and 3.00pm.

BECKIE “…very welcoming and I had so much fun :)”

Departmental contacts Admissions Secretary

Dr Krastu Banev

0191 334 3940

0191 334 3967

theo.ugadmissions@durham.ac.uk

krastu.banev@durham.ac.uk

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Durham City map key DEPARTMENT

SESSION LOCATION(S)

SESSION ROOM(S)

Anthropology

School of Engineering and Computing Sciences

E101

14a

E6

Archaeology

Dawson Building

Birley Room D210 Lab D133, D217, D204, D205

41

E6

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biological and Biomedical Sciences Building Psychology Building

The Atrium

45

E8

L50

44

Chemistry

Chemistry Building

CG85, CG141, CG60

15

E6

Classics and Ancient History

Elvet Riverside 1 Classics Department

ER152 38 North Bailey

25 46

E3 D3

Combined Honours

Elvet Riverside 1

ER143

25

E3

Computer Science

Christopherson Building Higginson Building

E102, E216 School Atrium

14a 14b

E7

Criminology

Elvet Riverside 1

ER142

25

E3

Earth Sciences

Arthur Holmes Building

ES228, ES229

43

E7

Economics and PPE

Durham University Business School

403, Fusion Restaurant, Seminar Rooms, 214, 238

1

A8

Education Studies

School of Education

ED134

29

G2

Engineering

Christopherson Building

E005

14

E7

Elvet Riverside 2 Durham Students Union Hallgarth House

ER201 Riverside CafĂŠ staff offices

25 26 33

E3 E4 E5

Foundation Programme

Pelaw House

Room 206

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Geography

Geography Department

Appleby Lecture Theatre W103

40

D6

History

Geography Department 49 North Bailey

W309 Ground floor offices

40 49

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Law

Law School within the Palatine Centre

Hogan Lovells lecture theatre

60

E6

Mathematical Sciences

Chemistry Building Computing and Maths Building

CG93 CM332, CM101

15

E6

Modern Languages and Cultures

Elvet Riverside 1

ER140-ER154

25

E3

Music

Music Department

Concert Hall

22

D4

Natural Sciences

Dawson Building Chemistry Building

D110 CG309

41 15

E6

Philosophy

48-49 Old Elvet

Room 005

28

Physics

Rochester Building

Ph8, Ph221, Ph30

12

D7

Politics

Al-Qasimi Building

Room 102

5

B7

Psychology

Psychology Department

L50, L68

44

E8

Sociology

Elvet Riverside 1

ER141

25

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English Studies

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Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

School of Education

ED101

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Theology and Religion

Palace Green

Rooms 20 and 21

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For details of the Durham City Visit Days please see pages 6 - 8

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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MAP NUMBER

GRID REF

6

C9

Grey College

8

D8

Hatfield College

20

D4

Josephine Butler College

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C10

St Aidan’s College

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B8

St Chad’s College

19

D4

St Cuthbert’s Society (Reception)

16a

C5

St Cuthbert’s Society (Parsons Field House accommodation)

16b

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St John’s College

17

D5

St Mary’s College

10

C7

College of St Hild and St Bede

30

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Trevelyan College

9

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University College

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Van Mildert College

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13

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Palace Green Library

22

D4

Collingwood College

HELP DESK AND STUDENT SERVICES Palatine Centre

STUDENTS’ UNION Dunelm House

SPORTS CENTRE Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle

LIBRARY

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Assembly Rooms

46

D4

Botanic Garden

7

D9

Calman Learning Centre

43

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Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11

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Health Centre

37

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Oriental Museum

3

B8

Teikyo University

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Ustinov College (postgraduate only college)

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POINTS OF REFERENCE

For details of the Durham City Visit Days please see pages 6 - 8

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Post-offer Visit Days at Queen’s Campus, Stockton

Tuesday 17 March OR Wednesday 18 March

Running Order 9.30am11.30am

Library

College Welcome, Tour and Activities

Why not pop in and take a look at our fantastic study facilities? One of our student ambassadors will be available to provide tours.

OR Academic Department Session

11.30am1.00pm

1.00pm3.00pm

Level 2, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

Information Zone in the Waterside Restaurant, Holliday Building with representatives from colleges, departments and Admissions.

Library, Sport Centre and Careers Centre drop-in.

Academic Department Sessions OR

Music, Drama and Volunteering

College Welcome, Tour and Activities

4.30pm

Many hundreds of our current students take part in extra-curricular activity either as part of their college community, via the Students’ Union or through Experience Durham.

Pharmacy Early Evening Event (Pharmacy students only) – Meet Professional Pharmacists, relax and chat with current Pharmacy students.

Applicants may book to schedule their day as follows: • AM College session • PM Academic session OR • AM Academic session • PM College session

To find out more about Music, Drama and Volunteering opportunities offered by Experience Durham drop in to the Information Zone and speak to our staff.

Feel free to contact our dedicated staff members to find out more.

Music: j.r.lawrence@durham.ac.uk Drama: emma.grisdale@durham.ac.uk

A free, hop on hop off, mini bus will be running from Queen’s Campus to Teesside Retail Park throughout each day.

Volunteering: rebecca.byrne@durham.ac.uk

Sports Centre

Helpdesk Visit one of our Helpdesks to collect information, campus tour maps, free pens, water and rain ponchos. Staffed by the Student Recruitment team and Durham Student Ambassadors, 9.00am-5.00pm on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18.

Foyers of the Holliday and Ebsworth Buildings.

(Map ref 4 and 3)

Did you know? More than 90% of our students take part in sport on a regular basis. Durham’s philosophy is to provide opportunities in sport to allow exceptional people to do exceptional things Feel free to look around our amazing Sports Centre facilities at your leisure, or ask a Durham Student Ambassador to show you around.

Sports Centre. (Map ref 6)

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Post-offer Visit Days at Queen’s Campus, Stockton Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre Drop in to the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre to ask us about our services, find out how we can support your university journey and to view our facilities.

Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

Tuesday 17 March OR Wednesday 18 March

Local Attractions Do make time to visit the riverside footpaths, the Tees Barrage and White Water Centre, the award winning Preston Park Museum. Alternatively, take a short drive to the beach at Saltburn or the boutique shops in Yarm.

There will also be a free, hop on hop off, mini bus running to Teesside Retail Park throughout the day.

Care Leavers Durham University is proud to hold the Buttle UK Quality Mark in recognition of our support and commitment to Care Leavers. We offer a wide range of information, support and guidance for students and if you would like to book a confidential chat with the Durham University Care Leaver Coordinator at your Post-offer Visit Day, please go to: www.durham.ac.uk/care.leavers for further details.

Catering Relax at lunch with an unrivalled view of the river in the Waterside Restaurant (Holliday Building, map ref 4) or pop in for a quick coffee and soak up the atmosphere at Café Aroma (Ebsworth Building, map ref 3).

Information Zone An Information Zone will be available from 11.30am-1.00pm in the Waterside Restaurant, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4) Staff from colleges, departments and professional support services will be on hand to discuss your queries. Representatives from the Students’ Union will also be available.

Arrival and Parking On-site parking is available. Overnight accommodation options can be viewed at www.thisisstockton.co.uk or telephone Stockton Visitor Information on 01642 528130.

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Post-offer Visit Days at Queen’s Campus, Stockton

Tuesday 17 March OR Wednesday 18 March

Sessions for Parents

Although these events are aimed at applicants, we recognise the important role that parents play in the decision making process. Should your parents be in attendance, they may wish to attend one of the following sessions.

Parents are not required to book to attend.

Finance Presentation

11.00am-12.00pm

D009, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

Careers, Employability and Enterprise Presentation

12.00-1.00pm

D010, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

Information Zone with colleges, departments, professional support services and Durham Students Union reps

Drop in 11.30-1.00pm

Waterside Restaurant, Holliday Building.

(Map ref 4)

Cancellations and General Queries Contact Student Recruitment on: T: 0191 334 9191 or E: student.recruitment@durham.ac.uk Please provide us with your booking reference number.

Queen’s Campus, Stockton www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

JOHN SNOW COLLEGE Please do not arrive at the college directly.

Sessions will commence within: Ebsworth Builiding, University Boulevard, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 6BH (Map ref 3)

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Day One Applicants may book to schedule their day as follows: • AM College session • PM Academic session OR • AM Academic session • PM College session

Arrival

9.15am9.25am

Welcome talk by College Principal and Vice Principal, Ebsworth Building, D004 Walk to John Snow College residences.

Introductory talk by the Vice Principal. John Snow College Applicant talks and activities with JCR students.

Q&A session with the Vice Principal (parents only).

9.40am12.00pm

11.30am1.00pm

Information Zone/Library, Sports Centre, Careers Centre Drop-in.

1.00pm onwards

Academic department sessions (please see department pages for timings and venues).

1.00pm1.10pm

1.25pm3.30pm

Lunch Break

Morning Sessions Repeated: (for those attending academic sessions in the AM slot).

Welcome talk by College Principal and Vice Principal, Ebsworth Building, D004 Walk to John Snow College residences.

Introductory talk by the Vice Principal. John Snow College Applicant talks and activities with JCR students.

Q&A session with the Vice Principal (parents only).

Additional Information Please contact the College directly should you have access or mobility requirements so that appropriate transport arrangements can be made to and from College accommodation.

HANNAH “I found that talking to the students from your college and course was the most useful part of the day.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

Map Ref

College contact

3

Mrs Nicola Rose

n.l.rose@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0034

www.durham.ac.uk/johnsnow.college

STEPHENSON COLLEGE Please do not arrive at the college directly.

Sessions will commence within: Ebsworth Builiding, University Boulevard, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 6BH (Map ref 3)

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Day One Applicants may book to schedule their day as follows: • AM College session • PM Academic session OR • AM Academic session • PM College session

Arrival

9.15am9.25am

Welcome to Queen’s Campus, Stockton in the Ebsworth Building (D003).

‘Welcome to Stephenson’ with the College Principal, Professor J Ashworth and Mr D Macfarlane, JCR President 2014 in the Ebsworth Building (D003).

9.30am12.00pm

A tour of College Meet the College Team Meet our students View our accommodation

11.30am1.00pm

Information Zone/Library, Sports Centre, Careers Centre Drop-in.

1.00pm onwards

Academic department sessions (please see department pages for timings and venues).

1.00pm1.10pm

1.25pm3.30pm

Lunch break

Morning Sessions Repeated: (for those attending academic sessions in the AM slot).

Welcome to Queen’s Campus, Stockton in the Ebsworth Building (D003).

‘Welcome to Stephenson’ with the College Principal, Professor J Ashworth and Mr D Macfarlane, JCR President 2014 in the Ebsworth Building (D003).

A tour of College Meet the College Team Meet our students View our accommodation

ROSE “The student reps explained the college system very well and were enthusiastic.”

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014

College contact

Map Ref

3

Miss Claire Basnett

stephenson.admissions@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0560

www.durham.ac.uk/stephenson

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Durham University Business School Queen’s Campus, Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

www.durham.ac.uk/business

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Please choose the session time that complements your college session delivery time.

9.00am-11.00am repeated at 2.00pm-3.30pm

BSc Accounting (KPMG Audit School and College Leavers Programe) BA Accounting and Finance, NN43 and Masters Financial Accounting, N402

Welcome Our Course leader will introduce you to Durham University, the Business School and our research-led education approach. We will provide an outline of our programmes and give you a flavour of the types of modules we deliver.

We will show you how we use extra-curricular activities to link your academic studies to professional practice, for example through guest speakers from the world of business and our annual field trips to major financial institutions in London. Furthermore, the benefits of adding a ‘Placement Year’ to your degree (either through Study Abroad or a Business Placement) will be explored.

• Mini learning and teaching session with an outline of assessment and feedback methods.

BA Accounting and Finance with Foundation, NN4H

• Samples of either an Accounting or a Finance interactive lecture.

BA Accounting and Management, NN42 and Masters Management Accounting, N401

• Discussion of a case study (sent via email approximately four days before the event which you will need to read and consider before your arrival).

• Meet our students

BSc Finance, 2C77

• Question and Answer session with course leaders and current students.

BSc Finance with Foundation, N308

Location: morning session F009, Wolfson Building; afternoon session H132, Wolfson Building. (Map ref 5)

12.50pm-1.45pm

We would like to invite you to an informal meet and greet session, where you will meet key members of the Business School.

Location: H132/H128, Wolfson Building.

(Map ref 5)

PHILIP “Amazing! ...It confirmed to me that I had made the correct decision making Durham (Queen’s) my firm choice.”

Departmental contact Mrs Clare Willans

clare.willans@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0232

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Durham University Business School Queen’s Campus, Thornaby

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Please choose the session time that complements your college session delivery time.

Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

www.durham.ac.uk/business

09.00am-11.00am Repeated at 2.00pm-3.30pm

BA Business and Management, N201 Masters in Business and Management, NN12 BA Business and Management with Foundation, NN21

Welcome from Course Leader – Dr Philip Warwick We will demonstrate the structure and approach of the Business Management degrees at Durham University. This will include in depth information on modules. You will see how Business and Management programmes are specifically designed to provide the foundation you need to become a successful entrepreneur or manager. There will also be insights into how extra-curricular activities can be used to develop your experience of business in practice, and the benefits of adding a ‘Placement Year’ to your degree (either through Study Abroad or a Business Placement) will be explored.

We will deliver a sample teaching session to provide a short example of the Business School’s learning and teaching environment.

Students will be sent a case study approximately four days prior to event. This should be read in preparation for the teaching session.

There will also be opportunities to hear about the experiences of current Business and Management students.

Location: morning session H132, Wolfson Building; afternoon session F009, Wolfson Building. (Map ref 5)

12.50pm-1.45pm

We would like to invite you to an informal meet and greet session, where you will meet key members of the Business School.

Location: H132/H128, Wolfson Building.

(Map ref 5)

PALOMA “My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed the open day. We cannot fault it at all. Thank you for hosting such a welcoming and insightful day.”

Departmental contact

Mrs Clare Willans

clare.willans@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0232

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

FOUNDATION CENTRE

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Session Outline

(QUEEN’S CAMPUS, STOCKTON) Foundation Centre,

1.00pm-3.00pm

Durham University, Queen’s Campus, Ebsworth Building TS17 6BH

www.durham.ac.uk/foundation.centre

BA Accounting and Finance with Foundation, NN4H

Welcome and Introduction with information, advice and guidance opportunities. Refreshment provided. Applicants and parents are welcome to use this facility with the opportunity to speak with staff and current students available throughout the morning. Please attend the morning sessions delivered by the academic department of your chosen degree subject, and then visit the Foundation Centre in the afternoon to find out about the Foundation Centre programmes and how we can help you.

Location: C130, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4)

BSc Applied Psychology with Foundation , C818 BA Business and Management with Foundation, NN21 BSc Finance with Foundation, N308 MBBS Gateway to Medicine, A190 BA Marketing with Foundation, N504 MBBS Medicine with Foundation, A191 MPharm Pharmacy with Foundation, B231 Primary Education with QTS with Foundation, X120

Departmental contact

SADIE “It was nothing like the other visit days I have attended and definitely influenced my decision to accept.”

Miss Angela Smith

foundation.centre@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0172

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

MARKETING Durham University Business School Queen’s Campus, Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

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Session Outline

www.durham.ac.uk/business

11.15am-12.45pm

Welcome from Course Leader – Ms Jonquil Hinson This session will explain the structure and approach of the Marketing degree at Durham University. This will include information on modules and choices to show how the programme builds not only a foundation of knowledge in marketing and management, but also allows students to develop a focus to their marketing background. There will also be insights into how extra-curricular activities can be used to develop your experience of marketing in practice, and the benefits of adding a ‘Placement Year’ to your degree (either through Study Abroad or a Business Placement) will be explored.

BA Marketing, N501 BA Marketing with Business Placement, N505 BA Marketing with Study Abroad, N507 BA Marketing with Foundation, N504

We will deliver a sample teaching session to provide a short example of how seminars work at Durham University. This session will be modelled on a seminar for the Year 1 core module ‘Marketing Principles’.

Masters in Marketing, N500 Masters in Marketing with Business Placement, 7F32

There will also be opportunities to hear about the experiences of current Marketing students.

Masters in Marketing with Study Abroad, 7L96

Location: H132, Wolfson Building. (Map ref 5)

12.50pm-1.45pm

We would like to invite you to an informal meet and greet session, where you will meet key members of the Business School.

Location: H132/H128, Wolfson Building.

(Map ref 5)

Departmental contact

HAZEL “I had an amazing time. It was such a fun few days and made me firm my offer it was that good!”

Mrs Clare Willans

clare.willans@durham.ac.uk

0191 334 0232

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

MEDICINE School of Medicine Pharmacy & Health Holliday Building, Durham University Queens Campus, University Boulevard Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

www.durham.ac.uk/school.health

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Please choose the session time that complements your college session delivery time.

9.30am-12.00pm repeated at 1.00pm-3.30pm

MBBS Medicine, A100

Introductory Talk by member of Admissions Team/senior member of department.

Location: A011, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4) Clinical Activities for example, simulated case, anatomy teaching, clinical skills.

MBBS Medicine with Foundation, A191

Location: B109, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4)

MBBS Gateway to Medicine, A190

Departmental contacts

VANESSA

Dr Andrew Chaytor

Mrs Judith Barbaro-Brown

“The staff and current students were very enthusiastic and helpful.”

0191 334 0339

0191 334 0331

andrew.chaytor@durham.ac.uk

j.a.barbaro-brown@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PHARMACY School Of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Division of Pharmacy, University Boulevard, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

www.durham.ac.uk/school.health/ ug.pharmacy

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Please choose the session time that complements your college session delivery time.

9.30am-12.00pm repeated at 1.00pm-3.30pm

MPharm Pharmacy, B230

Sessions will be led by academic members of staff within the Pharmacy Division, alongside current students.

There will be a talk providing an overview of the MPharm at Durham and careers in pharmacy, followed by a Q&A Session and tour of lab facilities.

Location: A012, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4) After the talk, students will take part in a practical taster activity/demonstration. Prospective students will have the opportunity to investigate the manufacture and dispensing of a pharmaceutical gel, to understand the processes, procedures and fun associated with making a medicine.

Location: Labs in the Holliday Building. (Map ref 4)

MPharm Pharmacy with Foundation, B231

Whilst applicants are at the taster activity parents/ guardians will be given the opportunity to meet with staff and students to help understand pharmacy as a profession and the experiences of current students.

Location: A012, Holliday Building. (Map ref 4) Staff and students from the Pharmacy Division will also be available within the Information Zone to chat with prospective students on an individual basis.

The evening activities below will be offered on Tuesday 17 March only:

4.30pm-6.00pm

6.00pm-7.30pm

Take the opportunity to meet with those currently working in the pharmaceutics profession, ranging from hospital pharmacists, to industry professionals and local business owners.

Location: Waterside Restaurant. (Map ref 4) An informal opportunity for visitors to experience student life here on Campus. Come and meet current Pharmacy students over a slice of pizza and have a chance to relax with some student led activities!

Location: Waterside Restaurant. (Map ref 4) Whilst we are not able to provide accommodation we can recommend a range of accommodation in the local area. You can contact us using the details below.

Attendees at both the Visit Day on Tuesday 17th March and on Wednesday 18th March are welcome to attend this evening event on the Tuesday. Please email us directly to let us know your dietary requirements.

ANGELA “A really enjoyable experience. All the staff and students were informative and passionate about pharmacy.�

Departmental contacts Miss Lisa Monkhouse

Miss Lizzie Amies

0191 334 0548

0191 334 0819

pharmacy.admissions@durham.ac.uk

e.a.amies@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PRIMARY EDUCATION Ebsworth Building, Queen’s Campus, University Boulevard

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Session Outline There are two sessions on each day. Please choose the session time that complements your college session delivery time.

Stockton upon Tees TS17 3BH

www.durham.ac.uk/education

9.30am-12.00pm repeated at 1.00pm-3.30pm

Preparing for life in the primary school and life in the University - this will be an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the course and ask any questions you may have about our outstanding rated BA course.

Location: D317, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

BA Primary Education, X101 BA Primary Education with QTS with Foundation, X120

Departmental contact

LUKE “Honestly don’t think I’ve been to an Open Day like it…

AMAZING.”

Dr Andrew Joyce-Gibbons

Janine Syson

0191 334 0192 / 0191 334 8368

0191 334 0180

andrew.joyce-gibbons@durham.ac.uk

ed.admissions@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

PSYCHOLOGY (APPLIED)

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Session Outline

Queen’s Campus, Durham University University Boulevard, Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH

12.00pm-1.00pm www.durham.ac.uk/psychology/ undergraduate/c817

Lunch for our applicants and their guests. This is an informal way to mingle with students, postgraduates and departmental staff. There will also be an opportunity to interact with practical demonstrations of our research questions.

Location: Psychology Common Room, D103, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

BSc Psychology (Applied), C817 BSc Psychology (Applied) with Foundation, C818

1.00pm-3.30pm

Introduction and overview of programme by Dr Amanda Ellison and Dr Dan Smith and an informal Q&A session with current students.

Dr Amanda Ellison will introduce you to the department, provide a brief overview of the programme and will outline the transferable skills you will develop and what career paths are open to you. This will be followed by an interactive session with Dr Dan Smith, who will talk about the value of research led teaching, what it means and how it changes the student experience.

Location: D111, Ebsworth Building. (Map ref 3)

Departmental contacts

GEEVAHAN

Mrs Anne Armstrong

Dr Amanda Ellison

“I enjoyed the day and seeing the campus, and talking to staff and students has confirmed my decision.”

0191 334 0101

0191 334 0430

psychology.admissions@durham.ac.uk

amanda.ellison@durham.ac.uk

POST-OFFER VISITOR 2014 www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

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Queen’s Campus, Stockton map

For details of the Durham City Visit Days please see pages 6 - 8

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit

Contact details: T: 0191 334 9191 E: student.recruitment@durham.ac.uk

The outline of sessions is subject to change. Once you are booked to attend please read correspondence from your college and/or department as it may contain details of session time and venue changes.

#DUVisitDay

www.durham.ac.uk/ undergraduate/visit

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