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Durham University Admission Chances

Moderately Selective · North East · 71.0% offer rate

71.0%
Offer Rate
Overall
AAB–A*AA
Typical Offers
Across listed courses
4
Courses Listed
13 January 2027
UCAS Deadlines
69.0%
Home (UK) applicants
78.0%
International applicants

Key noteDurham is a collegiate university and most applications receive an offer overall, but Law, Finance, Economics and Computer Science are much more selective than the headline rate.

Courses & Typical Offers

CourseTypical offerDeadlineContextual offerAdmissions testInterviewOffer rate
Finance (N305)
If you are not taking A-Level Maths, you must have a Grade 7 in GCSE Maths, or a minimum Grade B in a Core Maths qualification.
AAB 13 Jan 2027 BBB or ABC — No 67.0%
Economics (L130)
Mathematics
A-Level Mathematics required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking from A-Level offers.
A*AA 13 Jan 2027 ABB — No 29.0%
Computer Science (G400)
Mathematics (A)
A in Mathematics required. Contextual applicants may receive a reduced offer but still need A in Maths.
A*AA 13 Jan 2027 AAB — No 50.3%
Law (M101)
LNAT is required before your application is considered.
A*AA 13 Jan 2027 AAB LNAT No 50.5%

Durham University is a moderately selective russell group university in North East, with an overall offer rate of around 71.0%. Typical conditional offers across the courses listed range from AAB–A*AA. Use our calculator to see how your predicted A-Level grades, fee status and extracurriculars compare for the course you want.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Typical conditional offers at Durham University range from AAB–A*AA depending on the course. Offers are conditional on your final A-Level results, so what matters is meeting the specific grades and subjects required for the course you apply to.
Depending on the course, Durham University may require an admissions test: LNAT. Most courses do not interview; see the course table for exceptions.
Durham University's overall offer rate is 71.0%, making it a moderately selective university. By fee status: Home (UK) 69.0%, International 78.0%. Rates vary widely by course.
It depends on your predicted grades and the course. Use our free calculator for a personalised estimate based on your predicted A-Levels, region and extracurricular profile.
Beyond predicted grades, UK admissions tutors weigh your personal statement, teacher reference and subject choices. Strong results in the relevant admissions test (LNAT) can be decisive for competitive courses. Use our free calculator to see how your predicted grades compare to typical offers.
UCAS deadlines at Durham University vary by course. The deadlines in our course data are 13 January 2027. Medicine, Dentistry and Oxbridge-related courses typically use the earlier October deadline, while most other courses use the January deadline.