MSc Finance at Durham University

Programme overview

Gain the skills and experience to build a successful career or to make a major impact in research in the important and fast-moving world of global finance. Joining our MSc in Finance will enable you to develop a foundation in finance and financial research by equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge at the highest academic standards within an exciting learning environment. We will help you develop sophisticated analytical and technical skills and learn how to apply cutting-edge research techniques in an environment that embraces our core values of fairness in how we experience the financial world and equality of access to financial service/ underpinned by our core values of fairness and equality of access to financial services.

What you will study

You will study the programme over one year on a full-time basis and take compulsory modules in advanced financial theory, corporate finance and econometric methods. You will be able to shape your own learning journey by selecting from a wide range of specialist optional modules and completing a dissertation that reflects your academic and professional interests. Compulsory modules include 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 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.

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-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6HxzeIRBUWpPiZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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