Durham University, founded in 1832 and located in Durhamshire in the northeast of England, is the third oldest public research university in EnglandAlong with the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, it is a federal university with a traditional college system, and these three schools are also the oldest classical universities in England, collectively known as "Doxbridge". Durham University has an important place in the world's universities, not only because of its historical heritage on a par with Oxbridge, but also because of its long-standing position in the top 10 of the Times UK University Rankings.
The history of Durham University can be traced back to Durham Castle, which was built in 1072, and the Cathedral in 995, which is the oldest surviving university building in the world, and the Durham Castle and Cathedral are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 1286, Durham Hall, Oxford, was founded by Bishop Durham. In 1539, it was handed over to the royal family. In 1555, Durham College, Oxford, was dissolved, and classrooms, dormitories, and libraries were merged to form Trinity College, Oxford.
It was not until 1832 that Parliament passed an act to formally establish Durham University, and in July it received royal assigning, and in the same year, the first residential university college (Durham) was established. In 1834, King's College Newcastle (King'S College Newcastle) offered a medical specialisation and merged into Durham University. In 1837, Durham University was granted a Royal Charter and graduated its first cohort with degrees; In the same year, Durham Castle was also officially handed over to Durham University.
Durham city is just three hours away by train from London and less than two hours by train from Edinburgh. Durham is close to Newcastle and River Valley International Airports and Port Tyne. Here, it's a place to explore breathtaking landscapes, world-class exhibitions, and fun local festivals and events. From the city to the coast and country holidays, Durham is a destination to look forward to.
There are many heritage sites, such as the Museum of Northern Life, where you can travel back in time and experience the life of the ancient times, and this is a vivid historical experience that is definitely not to be missed.
The towns and villages of Durham Dales are also home to natural and cultural treasures, so relax on the Durham Coast for peace and quiet, or take part in outdoor activities and enjoy the beauty of the whole of Durham on walking and cycling routes. Durham's 2023 is also defined as the 'Year of the Coast', as the coastline is one of the most desirable in the world.
From the medieval period onwards, the castle of Durham, the palace greenery and the cathedral constituted the power base of the Bishop of Durham. They controlled much of the area in and around Durham, including present-day Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Teesside and Tyne & Will. Durham Castle is also home to some of the students' living and accommodation in the school, and is visited by visitors from all over the world every year. Some of the scenes from the Harry Potter film series were taken from Durham University, and the square courtyard of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is Durham Cathedral.
Durham University is divided into 2 campuses, the City Campus and the Queen's campus）。The Durham City Campus is the main campus, and the two campuses can be commuted frequently by free buses throughout the week.
The Durham City Campus is the main campus of Durham University and comprises 14 of the 16 faculties and most of the faculties. The Queen's Campus has about 2,000 full-time students and has 2 colleges (John Snow and Stephenson), with only a handful of subjects to be Xi at the Queen's Campus.
The alumni who have graduated from Durham University are all thunderous figures, such as King Charles III (honorary degree), Nobel laureate in economics Joseph Stiglitz, Hurun Report, founder of Hurun Report, and Alison Ross, CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland. In addition to these celebrity alumni of Durham, graduates of Durham University are also highly sought after by the world's leading companies and are highly sought after by employers. In the 2023 ranking of the most popular universities by employers published by High Fliers Research's Graduate Job Market Report, Durham was ranked in the top 9 among UK universities.
Durham University is ranked in the World University Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2024, ranked 78th;
2023 Times UK University Rankings, ranked 6th;
In the 2023 Times World University Rankings, it is ranked 198th.
The Guardian University Guide 2024, ranked 7th.
Based on the traditional collegiate system, Durham University has a total of 17 teaching schools, including 16 undergraduate schools and 1 postgraduate school
Collingwood College
Grey College
Hatfield College
John Snow College
Josephine Butler College
South College
St Aidan, St Aidan, College of St Aidan's college
St Chad's College
St. Cuthbert Society's society
College of St Hild and St Bede
St. John's College, St. John's college
St. Mary's College, St. Mary's college
Stephenson College
Trevelyan College
University College (Castle).
Van Mildert College
Ustinov College (postgraduate only).
According to the division of majors, Durham University has 4 faculties, specifically:
Business school
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Durham University's Business School is a triple-accredited international business school, founded in 1965, one of the oldest business schools in the UK and an integral part of Durham University. The School of Business firmly believes that if you want to succeed in the business field in the future, you must be closer to the realities of business, which is also the purpose of the school's teaching. The combination of academic excellence, unique research insights, and exceptional global business connections prepares students and alumni within the School to become tomorrow's innovative business thinkers and influential individuals within and beyond their careers.
As one of the world's leading business schools, Durham University Business School has achieved excellent results in the world's leading rankings for full-time MBAs and Master of Business degrees:
In the 2023 Financial Times Global MBA-Value for Money, it ranks 1st in the UK, 5th in Europe, and 12th in the world;
In the 2024 QS MBA, it is ranked 9th in the UK, 31st in Europe, and 101st - 110th in the world;
In the 2024 QS Master of Finance, it is ranked 11th in the UK, 39th in Europe, and 66th in the world;
In the 2024 QS Master of Management Studies, it is ranked 8th in the UK, 38th in Europe, and 51st in the world;
In the 2024 QS Master of Marketing, it is ranked 7th in the UK, 24th in Europe, and 32nd in the world;
In the 2024 QS** Master of Chain Management, it ranks 3rd in the UK, 12th in Europe, and 22nd in the world;
In the QS Master of Business Analytics 2024, it is ranked 5th in the UK, 20th in Europe, and 51-60th in the world.
Durham University Business School is divided into four departments: accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing, which encompasses the direction of training from economic growth in social policy to international development, across research disciplines, regions and industries.
Consistently ranked among the best in terms of quality and reputation, these one-year, full-time intensive courses taught by a world-class faculty and supported by world-class research can help students develop the analytical and practical skills that future employers will value. The Business School's finance programme is among the best in the UK, and the full-time intensive courses taught by world-class faculty and supported by world-class research will equip students with the analytical skills they need to excel and succeed in their careers in finance.
The Department of Finance at Durham University Business School offers the following full-time master's degree programmes:
MSC in Finance
The MSc in Finance will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of finance or financial studies with the highest academic standards. Upon completion of the course, you will be fully equipped to work or conduct research in a finance, economics or related subject area to succeed in your career. The MSc in Finance is grounded in the core values of fair and equal access to financial services, guiding students in how to use sophisticated analytical skills and cutting-edge research techniques.
The course consists of core modules and elective modules, and students will Xi topics including advanced financial theory, corporate finance, econometric methods, and financial modelling and business**, delivered through an effective combination of lectures, seminars and practical work. Depending on the student's chosen Xi pathway, the final outcome of the course is either a practice-based business project or a research-based **.
This course has a partnership with the CFA Institute (CFA), the world's leading association of investment professionals and globally recognized as a benchmark for technical excellence in financial markets. The College has invested heavily in database resources, giving students access to real-time and historical data from providers such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, Datastream, and Orbis. These advanced databases give students the opportunity to look up the financial records of millions of companies around the world.
MSc in Finance (Accounting and Finance).
The MSc in Finance (Accounting & Finance) provides students with the essential skills and Xi methods to enable them to embody the value of their work in businesses around the world in the future, and plays a key role in ensuring that businesses operate with the highest financial and accounting standards.
Students will learn how Xi apply analytical skills, technical skills and the latest research techniques to the complex and exciting field of finance and accounting. The full-time program is affiliated with the CFA Institute (CFA), the world's leading association of investment professionals and globally recognized as a benchmark for technical excellence in financial markets.
The core module courses are taught through lectures, seminars and hands-on exercises and cover key areas of finance such as accounting and reporting, financial statement analysis, advanced financial theory, corporate finance, econometric methods, financial modelling and business**. Students can also choose from optional modules, which give them the opportunity to tailor their course to suit their interests and career goals, and will also complete a research** or an applied business project in their chosen field.
MSc in Finance (Economics and Finance).
The MSc in Finance (Economics & Finance) will develop students' skills and knowledge that will enable students to turn their interests into successful careers in finance or financial studies in the future. To provide cutting-edge analytical and technical skills and research skills in an environment that embraces the core values of a fair experience of the financial world and equal access to financial services.
The full-time programme combines core modules and elective modules and has either a practice-based business project or a research-based graduation** as the programme graduation goal, depending on the student's chosen Xi pathway. Relevant topics covered include: econometrics, micro and macroeconomics, advanced financial theory, and corporate finance.
The course content has been developed in partnership with the CFA Institute, the world's leading association of investment professionals and globally recognized as a benchmark for technical excellence in financial markets. The program has an academic team dedicated to the study of finance who are passionate about the study of finance and how finance plays a role in the lives of people and businesses around the world.
MSC in Finance (Finance and Investment).
The MSc Finance (Finance & Investment) will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge in finance and investment that employers worldwide are constantly looking for, and will also lead students through the advanced analytical and technical competencies required by world-leading programmes. This knowledge will be imparted in the context of the Business School's core values of equitable experience of the financial world and equal access to financial services.
The full-time programme is a combination of core modules and elective modules and will result in completion of a practice-based business project or a research-based graduation**, depending on the student's chosen Xi of study. Core modules include: Derivatives Markets, Portfolio Management, Financial Risk Management, Analysis, Econometric Methods and Advanced Financial Theory. Elective modules offer the opportunity to tailor the course to one's specific interests and career goals.
Taught by experts and academics and affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), the School has invested heavily in database resources, giving students access to real-time and historical data from providers such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, Datastream and Orbis. These advanced databases give students the opportunity to look up the financial records of millions of companies around the world.
MSC in Finance (Financial Technology and Banking).
The MSc in Finance (Financial Technology & Banking) focuses on the highly specialised field of finance that is relevant to people's lives every day and to the decision-making and direction of global businesses and organisations. Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work successfully in this extremely important field of finance.
Students will learn how Xi apply state-of-the-art analytical skills, technical skills, and research techniques to financial scenarios. The Xi is designed to reflect the core values of equitable experience of the financial world and equal access to financial services. The full-time programme is a combination of core modules and elective modules and will result in completion of a practice-based business project or a research-based graduation**, depending on the student's chosen Xi of study.
Through a combination of lectures, seminars and practice, students will learn Xi a range of up-to-date modules, including financial technology, banking management, specialist financial software, banking and financial intermediation, and econometric methods. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the ability to work or engage in research in finance, banking, or a related subject area, leading to a successful career.
MSC in Finance (Corporate and International Finance).
The MSc in Finance (Corporate & International Finance) offers students the opportunity to explore the world of investment, ** and banking, as well as to study the flow of money around the globe by companies and financial institutions.
Students will study core modules Xi key areas such as: Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, International Finance and M&A. From portfolio management to fintech regulations and behaviour, from neurofinance to climate finance, a wealth of elective modules will complement students' Xi. The course can also be further adapted to individual interests by completing a research** or undertaking an applied business project in a field of their choice.
This master's program will also provide students with the opportunity to study abroad, through:"Overseas**"Planned and organized international visits that provide insight into the workings of international business. Students will also be invited to listen to presentations by renowned academics and senior representatives of major global multinational corporations. To give students a deeper understanding of the subject, there are also investment clubs and trading challenges that give students the opportunity to manage real ** and make decisions about trading and investing.
Durham University Business School's Regular Application Requirements for a Master's Degree in Finance:
Application Deadline:Applications for master's programs usually begin on October 1, with no specific deadline, but there are usually large numbers of applicants (especially in business schools) and some programs may end early. Applicants must allow sufficient time for a decision on the application and allow time for other necessary arrangements (e.g. visa, etc.).
Bachelor's degree and background requirements:
The MSc in Finance is designed for recent undergraduate graduates, and people who already have hands-on experience in the field of finance may also be interested in some of the tracks in the MSc in Finance. Applicants must possess a qualification equivalent to a UK first or upper second-class honours degree in any discipline. The course covers the basic concepts of calculus and statistics and requires applicants to have strong quantitative skills. Therefore, it is necessary for applicants to have Xi a relevant quantitative module in Mathematics at university level or at least A Level Mathematics (or equivalent).
For applicants from China, the entry requirements will vary depending on the reputation of the university from which they graduated and the academic program they are applying for, but usually as a reference requirement, the applicant's overall grade point average should be 85%.
Language Score Requirements:
IELTS: No less than 6 overall5 points, with no less than 6 in all skills0 points;
TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92 with a minimum score of 23 in all components.
Application Documents and Materials:
resume cv: You need to provide 1 copy and upload it in the online application. The resume should contain the applicant's educational background, work history, outstanding achievements, organization, awards, and leadership experience.
Transcripts & Certificates &Diplomas: A copy (or copies) of an official transcript detailing the subjects taken and the grades earned, and the certificates and transcripts should contain an official English translation.
Personal Statement: 1 personal statement is required to describe the academic interest and understanding of the chosen program, as well as the aims and objectives of pursuing a graduate program. For example: the applicant's academic interests, strengths, and background relevant to the program; Outline the applicant's ambitions and/or research interests; Include other relevant information, such as reading or research, work, or related experience, highlighting areas of particular interest to the applicant in the course applied for, no more than 8000 words.