Application conditions
Applying for a master's degree from Durham University usually requires an honorary bachelor's degree from a British university 2: 1. Durham University has a clear list of institutions in China, and it is required to obtain a bachelor's degree from an accredited university on the list, with an average score of more than 80, an IELTS score of not less than 6.5 and an individual score of not less than 6.0.
Durham University is a member of Russell University Group, Global Alliance for Advanced Research and N8 University Alliance. It is a top university in Britain with excellent teaching and scientific research strength. Most postgraduate courses in Durham University started in September or 10, and the application was opened in September of the previous year. Business, education, TESOL, law and psychology are all popular majors in Durham University, and the competition for admission is fierce every year. Therefore, students are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.
1, academic qualifications
Applying for a master's degree from Durham University usually requires an honorary bachelor's degree from a British university 2: 1. Durham University has a clear list of domestic colleges and universities, and the requirements of each college are as follows:
① Business School: Only universities ranked top 100 are recognized, with an average score of 80 or more for top 10 universities and 85 or more for other institutions.
② School of Engineering: Only the top 200 universities and 985/2 1 1 colleges are recognized, with an average score of over 75.
(3) Law School: The average score of TOP50 institutions is required to be above 85, and other institutions require the average score to be above 88.
④ College of Education: TOP 10 colleges require an average score of more than 80 points, while other colleges require an average score of more than 85 points.
2. Language requirements
Durham University accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE academic English test and other qualification applications, requiring IELTS to reach at least 6.5 and not less than 6.0 in each item, and IELTS in business schools, colleges of education, archaeology, law, psychology and other master courses requires a minimum of 7.0.
Application material
The materials to be prepared for applying for a master's degree in Durham University include: diploma or certificate of studying, undergraduate report card, English language test certificate, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, scholarship certificate (if any), work certificate (if any) and so on.
Application process
The first step is to prepare the application materials. Durham University attaches great importance to students' professional ability. Personal statements are also very skillful in description, so we should focus on the abilities needed to apply for a major.
Step 2: Start the application. There is a quota for admission to Durham University, so the application should be made sooner rather than later.
The third step is to wait for the admission notice from Durham University. After all the above things are done, everyone just needs to wait for the admission notice from Durham University quietly.
The fourth step is to change CAS. CAS is an electronic admission notice issued to students by Durham University after the applicant accepts the Offer and prepays a certain tuition fee. After receiving CAS, it means that he was really accepted.
Step 5: Apply for a visa. After receiving the letter of admission, students can apply for a visa to go abroad. This is the last troublesome link before going abroad.
Step 6: After studying in the UK, you can start preparing your luggage. What do you need to bring? There is relevant information on the internet.
Advantages of studying abroad
Durham University generally starts at around 65,438+00 every year. Durham University is a world-famous public research university and the top elite university in Britain, so there are many students applying to Durham University every year. Therefore, it is recommended that students start applying six months or one year in advance. Durham University, Cambridge University and Oxford University are all traditional college systems, collectively known as "Doxbridge". The school is also a member of the well-known Russell University Group, coimbra group, Global Alliance for Advanced Research in Universities and N8 University Alliance.
Durham University is a powerful research university. More than 60.9% of its research has reached the level of 4* (world leading) or 3* (international excellent), and 9 1.6% has reached the level of 4*, 3* and 2* (international excellent). The school has strong academic strength, especially in science and engineering, with world-class laboratory facilities and highly specialized equipment. Many science and engineering majors are first-class in China, and the European ranking of space science and astrophysics in physics is 1, ranking fourth in the world. In Britain, chemistry ranks third, engineering ranks fourth and astronomy ranks eighth. Other top hot majors include Earth Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Biological Sciences, Finance and Psychology. At the same time, Durham University is equally outstanding in English, archaeology, theology, history, education and other liberal arts majors. In the field of social sciences, the scientific research level of geography department is in the leading position in the world, reaching the level of 5*.