Plan Your Day 

Tours1

Is this your first time in Durham? Why not book onto our campus and city tours.

Talks2

Attend our talks programme to find out more about how to apply, our Collegiate system and postgraduate funding from our experts. 

Department visit3

Speak to our world leading academics and discover more about the courses we have on offer.  

City and Campus Tours

If you are new to Durham our City and Campus Tour will be a great starting point to get to know the city! Tours will be departing from the Teaching and Learning Centre at 10:00 and will last approximately 1 hour. 

Please remember, you do need to book to secure your place on one of our tours. 


Ustinov Tour 

Our Ustinov College Tour showcases our postgraduate-only college. After being greeted by our friendly staff with a tea and coffee reception in the student bar area, the College team will take you on a tour of Ustinov and its key facilities. We will also have student ambassadors present to talk to you about their postgraduate experiences and the support you get from college whether you choose to 'live-in' or 'live-out' of college in private accommodation. 

This tour will take place at our Sheraton Park site and will begin at 11:45. There will be a taxi shuttle running from the Teaching and Learning Centre to Ustinov College from 11:15, so please do ask one of our staff members or student ambassadors stationed at the Teaching and Learning Centre if you would like to make use of this service. 

Again, this is a bookable activity so please make sure you book onto the tour to reserve your place. 


Talks Programme

Experts from across the University will be presenting as part of our Talks Programme at the Teaching and Learning Centre between 13:00 and 15:00. 


Colleges Explained | 13:00-13:30

Unsure of the collegiate system and wondering what Durham colleges actually mean for postgraduate students? 

Our colleges are at the heart of life at Durham. From day-to-day activities to special events, there are so many ways to make friends and have fun, while increasing your skills and experience. To help you find out more, we have invited our Accommodation and Allocations team and Vice Principal of Ustinov College to speak to you in more detail about what it means to have college membership here at Durham, as well as walking you through the allocation process. 

Applying to Durham for PGT and PGR | 13:30-14:00

Do you need some help with completing your application? Maybe you're wondering where to start? Learn more in our dedicated 'How to Apply' session. Join our Postgraduate Admissions team, as they take you through the process and provide helpful tips about how to apply for a postgraduate course at Durham.

How to Fund your Masters | 14:00-14:30

Completing a postgraduate qualification at Durham University requires commitment to your studies right from the start. We recommend budgeting for student life well in advance to make sure that funding issues are not a barrier to you getting the best out of your experience. During this session, our funding team will guide you through the costs and funding options for postgraduate study. 

Q&A with current students | 14:30-15:00

Join us for a session with our student panel. Our students will be on hand to answer all of your questions and share their insights into what postgraduate life is really like at Durham University.


Academic Department Sessions

Between 15:30 and 16:30 you have a great opportunity to speak to our world-leading academic staff by attending one of our department sessions. You will be able to ask the experts about specific courses, meet programme leads and possibly chat to an ambassador who studies the course. Sessions vary and may offer a presentation, tour of the department, a one-to-one chat or Q&A. If you need help getting to your department session, please meet our student ambassadors outside of the Teaching and Learning Centre just after 15:00 and they will walk you to your session. You can check out our Open Day guide linked at the top of this page for more details. You will need to book your department session before you arrive.


Information Fair and Colleges Hub 

Our Information Fair and Colleges Hub will be located in the Teaching and Learning Centre from 13:30-15:00. Drop by to speak to staff and students from a range of colleges and professional service departments.

Some of our exhibitors include: 

  • Admissions
  • Careers & Enterprise
  • Alumni Relations
  • Funding
  • NINE DTP
  • Accommodation and Allocations Office
  • Durham University Sport
  • Student Wellbeing
  • Chat to a student

You can also attend a drop-in session at the Bill Bryson Library where you can speak to staff members and take a tour of the facilities between 13:00 and 15:00.