How to Apply
How to apply
Prepared, connected, and supported
Academic preparation, practical insight, and early community-building to help students feel welcome before term starts.
Residential • Academic skills • Peer support • Durham experience
Application steps
Participation on the Bridging Course is by invitation. If you are eligible, you will have been sent an email to the contact email address you provided on your UCAS form. You should:
- Read your invitation carefully and check the eligibility information provided.
- Complete the required confirmation or registration steps by the stated deadline.
- Share any relevant access requirements, support needs, or dietary information.
- Look out for pre-arrival tasks, travel information, and final joining instructions.
Support with attending
All of your accomodation and meals (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) are covered – you have nothing to pay. You may also apply for up to £100 travel bursaries, helping students attend without additional financial pressure. Check the details for the current year in your invitation materials.
If you are unsure whether the course is right for you, students consistently report benefits including feeling more prepared, more confident, and more connected before term starts.
Take the next step
The Durham Bridging Course is available to eligible students who are invited to take part. If you receive an invitation, you will be given information about how to confirm your place and what to do next.
If you have any questions or concerns, take a look at the frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, or contact us using the enquiry form on the ‘contact’ page.