Durham University International Study Centre (DUISC)
Progression to your degree at Durham City
Students who successfully complete their pathway programme and achieve the required grades will progress to study at Durham City. Students will have the option of staying in University accommodation in one of the colleges in the first year at Durham City.
The International Study Centre offers specialist pathway programmes that provide international students with the academic and English language skills needed to study at Durham University.
CareerAhead will be part of every programme so students get the tools needed to stand out in the competitive graduate job market.
Programmes
International Foundation Year Pathway to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Pre-Masters Pathway to a postgraduate degree
Location
The International Study Centre is located at Queen’s Campus at Stockton-on-Tees.
We recommend students fly to Newcastle or Durham Tees Valley Airport
A warm welcome to Queen’s Campus
Queen’s Campus, location of the Durham University International Study Centre, is a modern purpose-built site situated in a waterfront setting offering a wide range of facilities and study resources.
Excellent student experience
Modern facilities
Safe and supportive environment
A short walk from Stockton-on-Tees town centre
Student experience at Queen’s Campus
The International Study Centre provides a complete support network.
Our specialist support staff are here to help you with everything from practical matters like visas to your safety and wellbeing.
The DUISC experience includes:
Student Leadership Programme
Clubs and societies
Durham Inspired Award
College allocation
Accommodation support
Visits to Durham and the university
Sports/Team Durham
Welfare support
Sport
There's a multi-million pound sports centre based at Queen’s Campus.
Facilities include:
Fitness suite
Exercise classes
Sports hall
Floodlit Astroturf pitch
Spinning room
Multi-activity studio
There is also an Olympic-standard white water course just 15 minutes' walk from Queen's Campus.
Stockton-on-Tees and local shopping
Stockton-on-Tees is a small, friendly town with shops, cafes and restaurants – a short walk from the campus.
Teesside Park is within 10 minutes’ walk with a range of well-known shops, as well as restaurants, cinema and bowling alley.
Events and things to do in the local area
Try diving, kayaking, jetskiing and rowing close to the ISC.
Take part in one of the many year-round events such as the Stockton Duathalon Festival or the Stockton Stages (comedy & music festival).
Spend the day in Preston Park Museum and Grounds
Enjoy fresh air and a walk in one of the local parks.
Have a day out at Yarm, a historic market town with places to eat and landmarks to see.
Accommodation
We offer accommodation at Rialto Court, just a short walk away from the International Study Centre at Queen’s Campus. Rialto Court offers safe and modern accommodation conveniently located in Stockton-on-Tees.
Students should request an accommodation when they apply for the International Study Centre if they wish to stay in Rialto Court. Alternatively, you can arrange private accommodation independently (over 18s only).
Progression support
International Study Centre staff are always available to make your progression to the University as easy as possible.
As well as the academic and English language support you receive in classes, staff will also help with any other questions you have.
Progression support at the ISC includes:
Student progress monitoring
Transition and engagement with the university
Faculty and departmental welcome talks
Taster lectures
College allocation
Post-offer visit day
Supporting students achieve their aim of progressing to Durham University.
Progression to Durham University
83% of students who completed their pathway programme and achieved the required grades were offered a place to study at Durham University in 2020.
Progression to Durham University has increased year-on-year due to the developed and increased support at the International Study Centre.
As one of the highest ranked universities in the UK, courses are competitive and entry requirements are high. Durham University expects its students to focus on achieving their best and our teachers are here to make sure you have the skills you need to succeed.
83% of students from China
84% of students from Hong Kong
92% of students from Korea
96% of students from Singapore
100% of students from India
…completed their ISC programme and achieved the required grades were offered a place at Durham University in 2020.
Right to work up to 20 hours per week
Anyone studying on a Student Visa during their pathway programme at the ISC are entitled to work.
This allows students to work for a maximum of 10 hours per week during term-time for any course below degree level (foundation and IY1 programmes) or 20 hours for any course at degree level (PMP), and 40 hours per week outside of term-time. This is the maximum hours in any one week, including paid or unpaid work and for one or more organisation.
The main purpose of this visa route is for students to come to the UK to study. Where a student is permitted to work, the intention is that this should be an opportunity to gain work experience in their field of study.
At our ISC, we want our students to become confident, self-aware, highly skilled and extremely employable graduates. Study Group’s CareerAhead activities are designed to give students a head start, and the paid/voluntary working rights open more doors for our students to further improve their employability skills.
NEW: post-study work visa
After studying, you can start your career in the UK with the new Graduate Immigration Route – a 2-year post-study work visa for international students graduating from UK universities.
Take the first step with a pathway programme at the International Study Centre to gain the skills you'll need both on your degree and in your career.
International Foundation Year
International Foundation Year - Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Business Studies - 9th
Accounting and Finance - 15th
The Guardian University League Table 2021
Economics - 10th
Financial Times European Business Schools 2019
Durham University Business School ranked 43rd in Europe
Progression degrees
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Accounting and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Economics
BA (Hons) Marketing and Management
BSc (Hons) Finance
International Foundation Year - Humanities, Law and Social Science
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Classics and Ancient History - 2nd
Geography and Environmental Science - 2nd
Theology and Religious Studies - 2nd
English - 3rd
History - 4th
Law - 6th
Sports Science - 7th
Anthropology - 9th
Politics - 10th
Progression degrees
BA (Hons) Anthropology
BA (Hons) Archaeology
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies
BA (Hons) Classics
BA (Hons) Combined Honours in Social Sciences
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Education Studies
BA (Hons) Education Studies - Geography
BA (Hons) Education Studies - Psychology
BA (Hons) Education Studies - Sociology
BA (Hons) English Literature
BA (Hons) Geography
BA (Hons) History
BA (Hons) International Relations
BA (Hons) Japanese Studies
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts
BA (Hons) Music
BA (Hons) Philosophy
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA (Hons) Politics
BA (Hons) Religion, Society and Culture
BA (Hons) Sociology
BA (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
BA (Hons) Theology and Religion
BA (Hons) Visual Arts and Film
BSc (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) Health and Human Sciences
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences
LLB (Hons) Law
Science and Engineering
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Chemistry - 4th
Physics and Astronomy - 4th
General Engineering - 6th
Mathematics - 7th
Biological Sciences - 8th
Geology - 8th
Computer Science - 9th
Psychology - 12th
Progression degrees
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geosciences
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences
BSc (Hons) Geology
BSc (Hons) Geophysics
BSc (Hons) Geoscience
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Physics
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Engineering (Aeronautical)
Engineering (Civil)
Engineering (Civil)
Engineering (Electrical)
Engineering (Electrical)
Engineering (Electronic)
Engineering (Electronic)
Engineering (Mechanical)
Engineering (Mechanical)
Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
MSci Earth Sciences
Pre-Masters
Pre-Masters - Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
Durham University Business School
Triple-accredited - AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB
Joint first in the UK for research environment (REF 2014)
Strong links with leading global organisations such as KPMG and Deloitte.
Provides internship and placement schemes so students can immerse themselves in the real world of business.
Enables Masters students to apply their knowledge to practical challenges in the most forward-thinking companies through Consultancy Projects.
Progression degrees
Accounting Accounting MSc
Economics Economics MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MSc Experimental Economics MSc Public Economics MSc
Finance*
*places are limited to the top five students for each degree subject area. Students who choose Finance or Management are required to nominate an alternative degree aim from Accounting, Economics or Marketing. At the end of the programme, students will be required to achieve the progression grades and undergo a selection interview. Should students not be selected for Finance or Management, they will automatically be offered a place on their alternative degree, subject to having met the required grades.
Finance MSc Finance (Accounting and Finance) MSc Finance (Corporate and International Finance) MSc Finance (Economics and Finance) MSc Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc Finance (Internati