Do Universities Care About Dofe?

Your gold award in DofE isn’t a golden ticket to any higher education institution that you fancy. Rather, as we discussed in our piece on the school clubs that look good to universities, it’s much more about what you do with it.

Is DofE important for university?

“Our learners tell us that ‘DofE’ really does help with their university applications because they can talk about the new skills they have gained, as well as their commitment and sense of achievement.

Is DofE worth any UCAS points?

That’s right, even with walking 14 Miles a day on the Gold DofE, UCAS points are not awarded (though a shiny Duke of Edinburgh gold medal is up for grabs).

Does the Duke of Edinburgh Award look good on a CV?

You can learn lots of new skills, improve your fitness and take part in expeditions and adventure activities. A DofE Award also looks good on your CV and can be useful when applying for educational courses and jobs.

Is Duke of Edinburgh Award worth it for university?

Yes!! The Duke of Edinburgh award is of great use to everyone, especially at gold and silver levels. It shows you have commitment, drive and want to push yourself. It also helps you gain and develop skills that school or work just can’t give you.

Can you fail DofE?

You cannot fail a DofE Expedition. However at the end of a practice expedition we occasionally have to recommend that some groups undertake further training and practice to ensure that they are fully prepared to safely undertake an unaccompanied qualifying expedition.

Is DofE Gold worth it?

I also think that DofE Gold helps prepare you for university life, by replicating university experiences. Like going away from home, on your own, and interacting with a group of your peers. So, if you’ve got the time, and you can afford to do so, I would wholeheartedly recommend DofE Gold.

How many UCAS points is D * D * D *?

BTEC and A Level UCAS points

Should I mention DofE in a CV?

– Work experience – where possible, make each one relevant to the role you’re applying for, listing your achievements and responsibilities. – Qualifications – as well as your academic qualifications, remember to include your DofE Award.

Does Oxbridge care about DofE?

again it doesn’t harm your application but for oxbridge i don’t think it has any impact really (apart from showing you do other things apart from work). a st annes admission tutor told me “we don’t care how many Dof E awards you’ve got”.

Should I put DofE on my personal statement?

Skills and achievements
Your DofE Award is a world-renowned mark of achievement, widely recognised by admissions tutors and employers, so you should definitely include your DofE here.

What is the highest DofE Award?

14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold.

Is it hard to get gold Duke of Edinburgh Award?

For Gold, you’ll need to do your programme for at least 12 months if you’ve achieved your Silver Award, or 18 months if you’ve started at Gold level without doing your Silver – even if you’ve done the Bronze Award. The big difference at Gold is you’ll also do a Residential section.

Is Edinburgh Uni respected?

The University of Edinburgh is amongst the largest and most prestigious universities in the world and is currently ranked in the global top 15 in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

What percentage of students do DofE?

30.5% of 14 year olds in the UK started a Bronze DofE programme in 2021/22.

Is University of Edinburgh better than UCL?

In all honesty UCL has a better reputation and perception among employers, it is top 5 in the UK and 7th in the World. However Edinburgh is extremely solid in AI, and has a very strong reputation in computer science specifucally in the UK. Moreover it is pervceived as one of the stronger Russel group universities.

Is DofE Bronze hard?

Participants need to be 14 for bronze level, 15 for silver and 16 – 24yrs for the gold level. It is a rigorous, challenging award and hard work, with strong commitment required to complete all levels. Having said that you can just ‘go for gold’ if preferred, which seems to be a popular route today.

Can you cheat DofE?

The easiest, and likely most common, way of failing your expedition is by using your phone without permission. A major aspect of DofE expeditions involves map and compass navigation — if your assessors believe you have been using GPS, this will likely be considered cheating.

Is Silver DofE harder than bronze?

It was so much easier than bronze because you do know what to expect and you’ve done it before and you can just get on with it better. It was much more enjoyable and one extra day camping isn’t even that bad!!

How many calories do you burn on gold DofE?

3,000-5,000kcals
You can burn 3,000-5,000kcals a day on an expedition, so it is essential for you to pack enough of the right foods to fuel yourself well to keep your energy levels up.

How heavy should my gold DofE bag be?

We recommend carrying no more than 25% of your body weight on expedition. Think about how long your expedition is and how much you will be carrying.