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Post-offer Visit Day
Welcome to Geography
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our offer-holders, and look forward to welcoming you to the Geography department. On our visit day we will be giving you a taste of what it would be like to study here and the opportunities that will be available to you. You will get to meet staff and students, and to ask any questions that you have about our department and programmes.
About Durham Geography
When you study Geography at Durham you join a world leading programme. Our staff research pressing social, political and environmental challenges and our vibrant student community joins them. We offer BA and BSc degrees that you tailor to your interests and career goals. Our graduates work where they can make a difference; from environmental policy and climate science to urban planning, energy, tourism, and local development.
Geography Handbook
You can view the Geography Handbook by clicking here.
Schedule
Saturday 14 March, Saturday 25 April 2026
BSc 10am-12noon
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Time |
Activity |
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10-10.20am |
Introduction to the Geography Department and our degree programmes. (Geography, West Building Room 103) |
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10.20-11.40 |
BSc taster sessions |
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11.40-12 noon |
Discussion of geography careers, our year-abroad programme and placement year options. Final Q&A. (Geography, West Building Room 103) |
BA 13.30-15.30pm
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Time |
Activity |
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13.30-13.50pm |
Introduction to the Geography Department and our degree programmes. (Geography, West Building Room 103) |
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13.50-15.10pm |
BA taster sessions |
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15.10=15.30pm |
Discussion of geography careers, our year-abroad programme and placement year options. Final Q&A. (Geography, West Building Room 103) |
Information for Guests of Offer-holders
Guests of offer-holders are invited to join the introductory session (West Building Room 103 at 13:30) and the final Q&A session (West Building Room 103 at 16:00). Due to room capacities, we are unable to accommodate guests of offer-holders during the taster sessions.
While you wait, there is time to explore campus, to stroll through our lovely, 10-hectare Botanic garden, or to relax with tea or coffee provided in the Manley Room (upstairs in the Institute for Hazard, Risk and Resilience, which is adjacent to the West Building).
Don't forget to use our Post-offer Visit Day Guide to find out more information about the event and all of the details to help you plan your day. Click here to view.