Course summary
The MSc in Finance (Accounting and Finance) provides you with the essential skills and learning to thrive in a wide range of corporate environments around the world and to play a key role in ensuring they function to the highest finance and accounting standards. Why Durham University? You will learn how to apply analytical skills, technical skills and the latest research techniques to the sophisticated and stimulating world of finance and accounting. This 12-month full-time course is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), the leading global association for investment professionals and the accepted benchmark around the world for technical excellence in financial markets. World-class Business Education 11th (UK) 34th (Europe) 60th (Global) - QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance 2025 Careers and Employability We are a global Business School with more than 380 partners in 68 industry sectors. These relationships play an important role in securing our reputation as an active learning environment that shapes innovative researchers and alumni who have made a significant contribution in the finance sector.
Modules
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Assessment method
Assessment on this course is rigorous and carried out through exams in January, May and June, a range of assignments and a 12,000-word dissertation in which you carry out independent research and develop your analysis skills. Outside of timetabled contact hours, you will be expected to undertake your own independent study in preparation for exams, seminars, assignments and other forms of assessment as well as general background reading in order to broaden your subject knowledge.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
How to apply
International applicants
Durham has a long and proud history of welcoming students from countries across the globe. For further details please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/ If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre. Please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/pathway-programmes/pre-masters/
Entry requirements
Prospective candidates must hold qualifications equivalent to a UK first or upper second-class honours degree in any discipline. For International Requirements please see: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/ or below for International Country and Region specific equivalency qualifications https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/ Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link “Apply” at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal.
English language requirements
Durham University welcomes applications from all students irrespective of background. We encourage the recruitment of academically well-qualified and highly motivated students, who are non-native speakers of English, whose full potential can be realised with a limited amount of English Language training either prior to entry or through pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses. It is the normal expectation that candidates for admission should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course. Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by following the link provided.
English language requirements
https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £16000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £16000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £16000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £16000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £16000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £35500 | Year 1 |
| International | £35500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase and are expected to rise throughout the programme of study. The fee listed above is for the first year of the course only. For more details see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/tuition-fees-and-charges/tuition-fees---how-much-are-they/
Sponsorship information
For further information see the course listing on the Durham University Business School website or see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/programmes/general-scholarships/
Provider information
Durham University
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE