MSc Finance (Finance and Investment) in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

Our MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment) offers an intensive exploration of a dynamic field that unlocks transformative possibilities for individuals and organizations worldwide.

You'll acquire critical finance and investment competencies that global employers actively pursue, while also gaining the sophisticated analytical and technical expertise demanded by top-tier PhD programs. This learning experience is grounded in our foundational principles of equitable financial systems and universal access to financial opportunities.

The intensive one-year program blends mandatory and elective courses, concluding with either a practical business project or academic dissertation based on your preferred learning path.

Essential coursework covers derivatives markets, asset allocation strategies, financial risk assessment, securities valuation, econometric techniques, and cutting-edge financial theory. Elective modules allow customization to align with your professional aspirations and academic interests.

Our expert faculty deliver this CFA Institute-affiliated program, recognized internationally as the gold standard for financial market expertise among investment professionals.

The School provides substantial database infrastructure, offering real-time and archival data from premier sources like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, DataStream, and Orbis. These advanced resources enable you to analyze financial data across global corporations, enriching your research with practical insights.

By joining our MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment), you'll embark on a rewarding career journey in finance or financial research, armed with industry-relevant skills developed through rigorous academic training in an engaging educational setting.