Overview

The Finance (Accounting and Finance) programme at Durham University will help you learn how to apply analytical skills, technical skills and the latest research techniques to learn how to apply analytical skills, technical skills and the latest research techniques to the sophisticated and stimulating world of finance and accounting. Underpinning all aspects of learning are our core values of fairness and equality of access to financial services, these skills are valued by top global financial institutions and businesses, and by leading PhD research programmes.

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That’s why our facilities and services are designed to complement your course and help you develop essential professional and practical skills – from personal resilience and self-awareness to CV writing and interview techniques.

We work in partnership with the University's Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre to connect you with events, organisations or individuals to help kick-start your career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Econometric Methods

Corporate Finance

Financial Statement Analysis

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconomics

Auditing and Accountability

Bank Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Accounting Taxation Banking View 205 other Masters in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The Masters in Finance programme is designed for new or recent graduates. Certain routes within the Masters in Finance programme may also be of interest to those who already have practical experience in the field of finance.

Prospective candidates must hold qualifications equivalent to a UK first or upper second-class honours degree in any discipline.

Applicants are also expected to have strong quantitative skills for the programme, which includes fundamental concepts of calculus and statistics.
Therefore, having studied a relevant mathematics/quantitative module at university level or a minimum of A level Mathematics (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite for prospective candidates.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

35500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

16000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU students £35,500 per year

Island students £16,000 per year

Living costs for Durham

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Finance (Accounting and Finance).

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Durham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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