BA Music and Philosophy
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About Durham
The University of Durham, which operates under the trading name of Durham University, is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837. It was the first recognised university to open in England for more than 600 years, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is thus identified by historians as the third-oldest university in England. As a collegiate university, its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and its 17 colleges. In general, the departments perform research and provide teaching to students, while the colleges are responsible for their domestic arrangements and welfare. The university is a member of the Russell Group of British research universities and is also affiliated with the regional N8 Research Partnership and international university groups including the Matariki Network of Universities and the Coimbra Group. The university estate includes 83 listed buildings, ranging from the 11th-century Durham Castle to the 1960s brutalist students' union. The university also owns and manages the Durham World Heritage Site in partnership with Durham Cathedral. The university's ownership of the world heritage site includes Durham Castle, Palace Green and the surrounding buildings including the historic Cosin's Library. Durham graduates have long used the Latin post-nominal letters Dunelm after their degree, from Dunelmensis (of, belonging to, or from Durham).
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 93% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 78% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 62% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 94% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 90% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 82% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.