Destination Durham is a programme that supports students from the North East of England who are typically underrepresented in higher education to apply to Durham University.
Destination Durham offers multiple opportunities for Year 12 and 13 students to visit our campus, departments and colleges, as well as explore the city. During the programme, students will complete an assessed project in their chosen subject area, working towards a guaranteed alternative offer from us while developing academic skills. Applications open on Monday 12 January 2026 and close on Friday 20 March 2026.
Key benefits of joining include, but are not limited to:
If you have any questions, please email destination.durham@durham.ac.uk.
For more information, read our Destination Durham Brochure 2026.
As places on Destination Durham are limited and highly sought after, we use our eligibility and selection criteria to help us identify those applicants who we feel will most benefit from the programme. To be considered, apply by Friday 20 March 2026.
For some subjects, you will need to meet specific requirements, such as A-levels or equivalent in your subject area, which also applies when applying for university through UCAS in Year 13. We will consider these when allocating subject strands.
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