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    Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc

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    Durham, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £36,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    £60.00
    App fee

    Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Durham, GB. Tuition is £36,500.

    About the program

    The program covers core modules in derivative markets, portfolio management, financial risk management, security analysis, econometric methods, and advanced financial theory, with optional modules for specialization. It culminates in either a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Joint 61st (Global) QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance 2026; 58th (Global) Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2025 | 12th (UK) Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2025

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $26,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $13,600.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University is £36,500.
    Is Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University online or in-person?
    Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University is offered in-person.
    How long does Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University take to complete?
    Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK first or upper second-class honours degree
    How competitive is Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University?
    Finance (Finance and Investment) MSc at Durham University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 32%.