Why might you want to study more Chemistry?
Chemistry is something you’ve probably studied in one way or another since pre-GCSE – so why spend at least another 3 years of your life studying it?
Getting down to the nitty gritty – the ‘whys?’ of chemistry!
For me, there were two main reasons. First…
Deciding to firm Durham for law was one of the best decisions of my life. However, it was a decision based entirely on the university website, rankings and vibes. There were numerous aspects of what it is like to study Law at Durham which could only be known by someone who has experienced it first hand – I will share with you…
Studying Geography at Durham is fascinating. From week to week, I study such an interesting range of topics. I’m currently in my second year, and this year I am taking modules in political geography, urban geography, climate change, geographical research methods, and theories in human geography. I love learning about different…
What will you study?
Studying Law involves a lot of reading and hard work. However, it is incredibly interesting and rewarding. You will study all the foundational subjects that are required to acquire a Qualifying Law Degree, which enables you to go on to become a solicitor or a barrister. These include contract law, tort…
What is student life all about… Lectures? Libraries? Parties?
Though I’d hope every student would be familiar with at least the first two of those, there is one truly inescapable part of the student journey that everyone will have to face at some point… Assignments.
Assignments
Assignments are funnelled into two…
Decisions, decisions
I initially found it quite difficult choosing what degree to study and where. I’ve always been quite an analytical person and knew I wanted to study a scientific degree, but the specific one I wanted to do eluded me. I found biology very interesting. However, as the idea of blood makes me feel faint, I…
The American dream was not a reality for me
I dreamed of the American university lifestyle like the ones you see in the movies. I had my whole life planned, I even visited the university I wanted to go to, but then the reality of the cost, mixed with the course complexities hit and I thought my dream and future were…
Hello! My name is Max and I’m the Operations Administrator in the Department of Archaeology. In my job, I’m responsible for the organisation of events and bookings in the department, as well as marketing, social media, and running departmental webpages. Before this, I was an undergraduate and then a postgraduate archaeology…
Choosing my degree
I remember when I applied for Durham’s Liberal Arts degree, I was both extremely excited at the idea of getting the flexible programme I had dreamed of, and also nervous about balancing all my subjects. While all my peers were dedicating themselves to becoming scholars in only one subject, I was choosing…
What’s it like studying Modern Languages and Cultures? (French and Spanish edition)
11th January 2023
Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) is one of the most open and varied degrees you can study. I wanted to talk about what the degree can involve at Durham, and the year abroad built into the course.
What is MLAC and why you might want to study it?
When I chose to study French and Spanish, it was because I felt like a bit…
