The college system is what really makes this university great. It’s perfect for bachelors as it becomes so easy to make friends and living in college is a completely different atmosphere.
Academically the workload is a bit heavy but focused only during exam time, so you can take it easy during the year. Economics did not have a lot of contact hours, around 9 per week including tutorials.
Overall is a very well ranked university and I had a great time, however if you prefer continuous and interactive learning, Durham is not for you.