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Durham University: Finance (Finance and Investment)
| Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Durham University Business School View department profile |
| Web | durham.ac.uk/business |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course details Our MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment) is designed to immerse you in a challenging and exciting subject that has the potential to create life-changing opportunities for people and institutions across the globe. You will develop essential skills and knowledge in finance and investment that employers around the world are constantly seeking and you will also build an understanding of the advanced analytical and technical capabilities required by world-leading PhD programmes. This knowledge will be delivered within the context of our core values of fairness in how we experience the financial world and equality of access to financial services.
Why Durham University? Choose a Masters in Economics from Durham, taught by world-class academics from a department with a long history of internationally-recognised research and collaboration with some of the UK's major businesses and institutions. The School has made a significant investment in database resources, giving you access to live and historical data from providers including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, DataStream and Orbis. These state-of-the-art databases give you the opportunity to interrogate the financial records of millions of companies worldwide and add valuable insight to your research. Participation in our MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment) will set you on the road to a stimulating and fulfilling career in finance or financial research by equipping you with the necessary skills and experience taught to the highest academic standards within an exciting learning environment. This course is taught by specialist academics and 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. The department's research is broad and far-reaching, with a range of active research centres delivering impactful research across the global business world, informing policy and changing business practice.
Facilities Our modern and spacious teaching and learning areas include lecture theatres, seminar rooms and study areas while the library houses extensive collections of business, economics, finance and management books and offers access to over 10,000 journals online.
Rankings 11th (UK) 39th (Europe) 66th (Global) - QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance 2024
Career Opportunities The Department is recognised around the world for the real-world relevance and practical insight provided by its teaching and research as well as the wide-ranging knowledge and abilities of its postgraduate community. With the analytical and interpersonal skills you will nurture at Durham, you will be well-placed to continue your research at a higher level or pursue your ambitions in a rewarding and interesting professional career role in a wide range of areas. Our economics postgraduates have gone on to work in sectors including, Consultancy, Technology, Financial Services and Government.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry 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. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact 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. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 17000 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 36500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 36500 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry 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. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact 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. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 35500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 35500 GBP for Year 1 |
About Durham University Business School
Founded in 1965, our Business School is one of the longest established in the UK and one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to be accredited by all three major bodies – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Since our founding in 1965, we have shaped generations of leaders, advanced groundbreaking research, and built a strong global community. With a portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, our School combines academic excellence and incisive research with exceptional …
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