Durham University - DUR
speciality: Politics

My degree programme is well managed by our head department and has a very flexible structure. They host social events, updates and interesting talks given by academics frequently and the degree coordinators guide us really well during our university journey.

Durham is a highly acclaimed university both domestically and abroad. Hence why I would say that the fees paid are fully worth what you get out of the system.

In all, my experience so far at Durham has been a predominantly positive one. With staff always being accommodating by going through issues I had with material during office hours or through email.

There is also a diverse and vast amount of societies on offer, making it hard for anyone to not find something to suit them. This fact also makes it fairly easy to make friends and connect with people who share your interests.

The work load is also fairly manageable, with tutorials acting as the perfect medium to address issues you’ve had with the material and engage in depth with issues.
I would highly recommend those studying any degree with philosophy as a subject to take the level two module Theory Literature and Society. Not only is the content great, but the lecturer is top notch and very engaging.

While my overall experience has been great, I would say that there are issues to do with race at Durham. I know of people who have faced racial abuse by both locals and students, and have felt that not much has been done to address the issue. However, this should not discourage any person of colour, as those individuals are in the minority, and everyone I’ve met and talked to would agree that you can always find people who have your best intentions at heart and are supportive.