MSc Finance (Accounting and Finance) at Durham University

Programme overview

Develop the essential skills and learning to play a key role in the stimulating world of corporate finance with this CFA-affiliated course. The MSc in Finance (Accounting and Finance) provides a rigorous and research-led education in the theories, practices, and institutions that shape global financial and accounting systems. Combining advanced study in both disciplines, the programme develops your understanding of financial decision-making, corporate reporting, financial markets, and the regulatory frameworks that underpin modern business and investment.

What you will study

You will study the programme over one year on a full-time basis and take core modules in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Econometric Methods, Advanced Financial Theory and Corporate Finance. Compulsory modules include Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Econometric Methods, Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: We aim to have a diverse student body and recognise that we can only offer places to a finite number of applicants. To help achieve our aim, we look to ensure we offer places to applicants from all nationalities and close applications when we receive the allocated numbers. The University is under no obligation to make any offer of a place on the programme to any applicant, nor is the University obligated to fill all spaces available on the programme. What do I need first? The Masters in Finance (Accounting and Finance) programme is designed for new or recent graduates, although it . 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 37,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6xOvIWv1A8_ziZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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